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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So what is a typical day like in Rome for a study abroad student really like? How does it compare to life back home? I suppose every student’s experience is different, each with its own nuances and events, based on the preferences, perceptions, and desires of each respective student. However, I am quite partial to [...] Aspire by API has recently announced a deadline extension on its summer programs in France, Ireland, Italy, and Spain! Haven't had a chance to apply yet? That's OK!
That means you still have a chance to spend the summer exploring the streets of Paris, discovering the medieval cathedrals of Florence, or exploring the [...] With the semester in full swing, you should have noticed at least a few distinct cultural differences between your host country and home country by now! This week’s post features several observations made by Lily Sokolowski during her semester in Italy. What kind of differences are you experiencing? What are you learning about the values [...] "It's for you!" Without a doubt, it will be helpful to have a cell phone while abroad. You’re going to be making a lot of friends, and you’ll want to meet up on the weekends or after class. You’ll also want to maintain contact with family members and loved ones while you’re away. As [...] Do you want to budget some money for Italian leather in Florence? Remember how we said that taking a gap year was going to teach you valuable job and life skills? One of them is money management. Don’t forget to make a budget before you go. There are a lot of cool things to [...] Good advice One of the trickiest things for native English speakers when first learning a new language is mastering the often blurry line between formal and informal pronouns. Many world languages make the distinction, including Arabic, German, Hindi, and Mandarin Chinese. Interestingly, the English language used to make the distinction in Elizabethan times (thou/you), [...] Why not take a gap year or gap semester with Aspire by API? Fall/Year deadlines are extended! Grenoble: Intensive French Language Program Paris: French Language & Culture Program Fall/Year deadline: May 25, 2011 Cork: National University of Ireland Limerick: University of Limerick Fall/Year deadline: May 25, 2011 Rome: Super-Intensive Italian Program Rome: [...] Are you still not sure where it is that you want to go next semester? You’ve now got more time to decide! Aspire by API is extending application deadlines for all spring semester programs in France, Ireland, Italy and Spain until October 30th, 2011! Visit the Aspire by API website for more information on specific [...] |
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