AmeriSpan Study Abroad News & Updates

Happy New Year!  We hope your 2010 has gotten off to a great start.  We urge you to start planning your study abroad adventure early because programs get full and airline ticket prices increase. Remember, AmeriSpan's Triple Guarantee includes a 100% money back guarantee so that if your plans change you won't be penalized for registering early.

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Insider Tip Contest
Enter the AmeriSpan Insider Tip contest by January 19, 2010 and you just may win a study abroad program! Just send us your top 5 tips for one of the following:
- Tips When Studying Abroad
- Tips When in [city or country]
- Travel Tips - Tips When Learning a Language

Go to: www.amerispan.com/contest

Attention Teens & Parents in the Philadelphia Area
Are you a teenager or a parent of a teenager wanting to go abroad this summer? Come see us February 3rd or 6th and get answers to your questions face-to-face.

Meet AmeriSpan: www.amerispan.com/meet_amerispan.asp
Teen Programs: www.amerispan.com/teenager_programs_abroad

New Programs
We have a number of new programs if you haven't noticed including Japanese classes in Tokyo, Spanish classes in Puerto Rico, Hindi classes in India, and volunteer placements in Cambodia and South Africa.

Japan: www.amerispan.com/language_schools/Japan/Tokyo/courses/3675
Puerto Rico: www.amerispan.com/language_schools/Puerto_Rico/San_Juan/courses/3532
India: www.amerispan.com/language_schools/India/Jaipur/school/5259
Cambodia: www.amerispan.com/volunteer_search_country/Cambodia/68
South Africa: www.amerispan.com/volunteer_search_country/South_Africa/46

Opportunities When Applying in January
Make sure to take a look at our Specials page where we have a number of Recession Buster Promotions including language programs in Guatemala & Spain, volunteer placements in Asia & Africa and every single Language & Fun program.

Go to: www.amerispan.com/contests.asp

Language & Dance Programs
Want to study Spanish and dance Tango, Salsa, or Flamenco? How about Portuguese & Samba? These are just a few of AmeriSpan's many Language and Fun programs. Remember, register in January and we'll knock $125 of any Language and Fun program.

Go to: www.amerispan.com/fun

College Study Abroad Catalog
Interested in a College Study Abroad semester, summer or short-term program. Download our "in-process" College Study Abroad catalog or go to our website.
Web: www.amerispan.com/study_abroad
PDF catalog: www.amerispan.com/downloadpdf.asp

Scholarships - Don't Miss the Deadline!
The Boren Fellowship deadlines are January 28 for graduate students and February 10, 2010 for undergraduate students. Make sure to visit www.amerispan.com/scholarships for information about this and other study abroad scholarships.

Spanish at Home or at the Office
Can't travel right now but have to learn Spanish? No problem because AmeriSpan has teamed up with Bilingual America to make learning at home or in the office easier than ever.  The program includes a full year of access to Bilingual America's online Spanish program and 4 tutoring lessons for only $199.

Go To: www.amerispan.net/2009/12/cant-study-abroad-try-live-spanish-tutoring-.html

The Best Spanish Supplement!
Think Spanish Online Magazine is the perfect supplement to your Spanish studies. Keep your Spanish fluency strong at home with a membership to Think Spanish Online and continue to learn the language and connect with the culture. As a special offer ONLY for AmeriSpan customers, Think Spanish is offering $70 OFF the regular price.

Go to: http://www.thinklanguage.com/109-5-3-7.html

Lead A Group - Download a Catalog
Ready to lead a group of friends, family or others on an international experience they won’t soon forget? Let AmeriSpan help. You can choose one of our favorite locations on the Ready Made Program list or pick from the over 100 cities where we offer immersion or volunteer programs. Now is the perfect time to begin the planning stages of a program. We can help you plan an itinerary and budget to fit your needs. Visit the How to Plan & Recruit section of the website for more details on how to get started or download our catalog.

Go to: www.amerispan.com/downloadpdf.asp

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