What are your reasons for studying abroad? Many students want to improve their foreign language skills, while some thirst for new adventures. Still others seek to discover their heritage firsthand. Alicia Kennedy had all three goals on her mind when she set out to study with us in Spain, and she came back with an [...]
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The Plaza Mayor, illuminated at night. Picture by Nick Welch Without a doubt, one of the most iconic features of Salamanca is its Plaza Mayor, or main square. Built between 1729 and 1755 in the Baroque style, it was originally used as a center for bullfights. There are no more bullfights there today (those [...] In the midst of winter in the Alps, people carrying skis or snowboards are omnipresent–in the trams, in the middle of campus, and in the center of town. Everyone seems to answer the call of the mountains, from as young as three to the respectable age of 70. Mountain sports are imbedded in [...] In the midst of winter in the Alps, people carrying skis or snowboards are omnipresent–in the trams, in the middle of campus, and in the center of town. Everyone seems to answer the call of the mountains, from as young as three to the respectable age of 70. Mountain sports are imbedded in the culture [...] Aspire by API has recently been awarded a “recommended program” badge as a result of positive student feedback on GoOverseas.com! Take a look at the website and see what our former students had to say about their time abroad with us.
For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, here’s a new [...] “I was on a quest, but I did not know exactly for what I was searching. Europe is a beautiful and immense land, but the ancient, impressive monuments and stone buildings can seem unwelcoming in the dead cold of winter. Looking at my options for the winter break, I began to understand [...] How well do you know your hometown? If you’ve lived there for a good portion of your life, I bet you know it pretty well—the nicest parks, the best restaurants, and whatever hot spots or quirky aspects that make the place unique. And if you ever had a visitor come through, I’m sure you’d take [...] The French Alps, with Mont Blanc in the background The cows graze to the sounds of their bells Pay Attention Trail Post This post was contributed by Jacob, an Aspire by API student who is currently taking part in a gap year program in Grenoble, France. He will be updating [...] Alpine Magic The last time you heard from me, I was hiking for the first time with the club alpin francais at the Vercors National Park. That day, we covered 17 kilometers (10.5 miles), watched wild boars rummage in the forest, took pictures of goats cavorting on steep cliffs, and chatted away the hours [...] Le Parc du Vercours It’s 5:45 in the morning on a Saturday, the sun will not rise until 7:30, and the temperature is at a balmy 36 degrees Fahrenheit. At this time, I am eating breakfast. My host mother, who is always up by 5 o’clock, is preparing a picnic for the day for [...] |
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