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Nicole

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“I had the best time studying in Buenos Aires. It’s incredible how much my Spanish has improved in the 8 weeks that I’ve lived here. Besides all the new friends that I made, my absolute favorite part was the trip to Iguazú. I’m really going to miss eating empanandas and alfajores 24/7!”

- Nicole K., University of Dayton, USA (2007)

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1. General Information

1.1 Why should I choose Expanish over other study abroad organizations?
1.2 Do I need a visa to study in Latin America?
1.3 Am I too old to study abroad? Too young?
1.4 How do I choose between the General Spanish and University Programs?
1.5 How will I meet other people and make friends while in South America?

2. University Classes

2.1 How do I go about receiving university credit?
2.2 How will my Spanish level be determined?
2.3 How are my classes graded?
2.4 Do I take classes with local students?
2.5 How many people are in my classes?
2.6 Do you recommend volunteering or interning while taking courses?
2.7 Is there a minimum GPA?
2.8 Is the selection process competitive?
2.9 Can I extend my program dates before or after the class start dates? Can I extend just my housing as well?
2.10 I am a university study abroad coordinator and I am interested in putting together a customized study abroad program for my school. How do I go about this?
2.11 I am a university study abroad coordinator. How do I get more information about offering Expanish programs at my institution?

3. University Classes

3.1 What additional services do you offer?
3.2 Will some one be meeting me at the airport when I arrive?
3.3 Is there a program orientation?
3.4 Are their opportunities to have a language Exchange Partner to practice my Spanish?
3.5 How is my safety insured on my Expanish study abroad?
 

4. Housing

4.1 Is housing required on study abroad program?
4.2 May I begin my Homestay before my classes start?
4.3 What is the difference between a homestay, shared student apartment, and a residence?
4.4 Are the accommodations close to the University or my internship or volunteer placement?

5. Workshops

5.1 What are the benefits of the workshops?
5.2 How do I sign up for workshops?
5.3 Can I arrange for workshops after I arrive?
5.4 May I request a workshop not on the list?
5.5 How many workshops should I take per week?


6. Program Costs

6.1 Is the cost of each university program billed through my school?
6.2 Are there any scholarships or financial aid available?
6.3 When is the program start date?
6.4 How is my payment determined for University Programs?
6.5 How should I pay?
6.6 What is your cancellation policy for University Programs?
6.7 Why do you use PayPal/Why did I receive an invoice from PayPal?
6.8 Can you help me find a discount airfare?

7. Application

7.1 Do I need to turn in any additional application materials?
7.2 How does the application process work?
7.3 When is the application deadline for each program?

 


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