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Education

Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes Today’s Students Make

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[Philadelphia, PA] – April 12, 2011 – In an increasingly more global world, a lot of students are looking for ways to expand their learning experiences to be able to take in more of the world around them. They are looking to study abroad programs to get this experience, vising countries ranging from Costa Rica to France and beyond. An industry leader in providing students with these types of experiences, AmeriSpan Inc. has stepped forward to help with some common mistakes that students make when looking to have this kind of educational experience. “The three biggest mistake we see are participants paying too much. The same exact semester program in Costa Rica ranges from $6,000 to more than $10,000 depending on how a participant registers for a program. In addition, many forget to utilize financial aid or taking advantage of Study Abroad Scholarships,” commented John Slocum, Co-Founder of AmeriSpan. This obvious discrepancy in price not only ends up costing students who are not aware of ways to reduce what they pay for these invaluable experiences, it also ends up excluding many students who believe they do not have the means to afford such experiences as a way to broaden their education.

Students have so few resources for learning about the best and most cost effective means by which to experience these types of programs that they often end up not realizing that there are a number of scholarships just for students who want to study abroad. It is also possible to use federal financial aid to help fund participation in programs such as the one offered in AmeriSpan Study Abroad. This opens the doors ad levels the playing field for a large number of students who would otherwise mistakenly assume that studying in other countries is something for others who have a lot of money or some sort of insider tip. There are many other mistakes that are made and AmeriSpan has made it their goal to help clear things up for students so that more people will be able to attend these types of educational experiences which can be strongly beneficial towards their career goals as well as their personal goals for their own lives.

Students who wish to learn more should check out AmeriSpan’s study abroad e-reports which they can download to learn the 10 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes. The report costs nothing for those who would like to examine it to learn about these programs.

Founded in 1993, AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers more than 100 study abroad, language-learning and volunteer programs worldwide for participants of all ages and language level. The Philadelphia-based organization has long been an innovator in the study abroad field, building its reputation by offering high quality, low cost language immersion programs. In September 2010, the company was awarded its 2nd consecutive ‘Star Award’ as the Best Agency in North America. The industry’s prestigious Star Award is voted by organizations worldwide and awarded annually.

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1334 Walnut St., 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: info@amerispan.com
Web: www.amerispan.com
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http://www.amerispan.com/
8008796640 ext. 306

Education

Studying Abroad In Costa Rica: Cuts College Tuition Bill

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[Philadelphia, PA] – March 14, 2011 – Today’s college students are often looking for ways to lower the cost of their college tuition. In the present economy, there are not too many ways to do this, but one way is surprising for many students to learn. By studying abroad, many students are able to actually lower their college bills significantly. Those attending a 4 year college pay an average of $9,700 per semester for in-state tuition. When they choose to attend a Costa Rica Study Abroad Program instead, their costs drop to $9,000 per semester. The monetary savings itself is significant for many students, not including the enhanced cultural experience. However, for those paying out of state tuition, the savings jumps dramatically, making a semester in Costa Rica in an incredible savings of up to 75%. These costs include not only tuition, but room and board, airline travel and other expenses, as well. Not only does this give students the advantage of having a multicultural background that a growing number of employers find highly attractive, it means that they will have a superior grasp of Spanish, if they choose Costa Rica to study in, which is certainly an advantage in today’s world. Bilingual students have been shown to earn more over the course of their careers, especially in the United States where Spanish is rapidly becoming more prevalent.

In addition to the savings, many college students are just now learning that the myths they have heard regarding studying in other countries are actually far from true. Federal financial aid, for example, can certainly be used to pursue College Study Abroad. In an increasingly more global economy, students with international life experience are definitely viewed as highly competitive by more and more companies. According to industry leader AmeriSpan’s co-founder John Slocum, “One of the biggest myths out there is that studying abroad costs more than a regular semester. Prices are comparable to in-state tuition at a public institution but the savings are huge compared to out-of-state or private college tuition. Morever, financial aid can be used for studying abroad including travel costs.” On top of this, scholarships are available to help students who might otherwise not have the means to pursue this course of study.

For those who would like to learn more about AmeriSpan, it’s programs and opportunities for Study Abroad Scholarships, a visit to www.AmeriSpan.com can provide much more information. In addition, the company can be reached by phone at 800-879-6640 for those in the United States and Canada or 215-751-1100 for those in other countries.

Contact Info:

John Slocum
AmeriSpan Study Abroad
Website: http://www.amerispan.com/
Phone: 800-879-6640 ext. 306
1334 Walnut St., 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107