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Past
Volunteer Participants
Liseanne K., Attorney
Placement in Guatemala: 10/8/2007 - 11/2/2007
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The staff was incredibly professional and helpful. I was extremely impressed. Amerispan was great at getting everything set up in a short amount of time.
Jillian A., Social Worker
Placement in Peru: 10/1/2007 - 11/9/2007
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AmeriSpan had the cheapest prices and there seemed to be a lot of variety in the field where I wanted to do some volunteer work.
Cynthia R., Student
Placement in Bolivia: 6/11/2007 - 8/3/2007
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Choosing this trip has been one of the best decisions I could have made. Running across AmeriSpan on the internet is something I consider to be the best of luck. The main advice I could give to future participants is to be open. There are so many interesting things you can learn if you are only open to learning.
Sarah W., Probation Officer
Placement in Bolivia: 4/16/2007 - 5/11/2007
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I loved this placement-fantastic!! I did not use BETA or EMS but it was reassuring ot know it existed. Pre departure info and phone interview was motivational, friendly, and I felt prepared for the classes and the project.
Marissa B., Student
Placement in Costa Rica: 1/29/2007 - 2/23/2007
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Whenever I needed to call AmeriSpan I never had to wait very long on hold to talk to anyone and everyone was always helpful in answering my questions prior to my departure.
Lauren C., Student
Placement in Peru: 1/8/2007 - 1/19/2007
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I loved my placement experience. I taught piano to a small class of boys, and then my friend Alamara and I combined our classes to work on a little newspaper for the center. Although I was a bit surprised at first to discover how little supervision I had, the freedom helped me become more self-motivated and independent.
Sarah W., Probation Officer
Placement in Argentina: 10/2/2006 - 11/10/2006
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I have had the time of my life and I have enjoyed my placement and classes very much. I have had loads of fun!!
Jennifer G., Social Worker
Placement in Costa Rica: 9/11/2006 - 9/22/2006
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I greatly enjoyed my volunteer experience in Costa Rica. I was able to utilize my social work skills and learn more about social service organizations here.
Erin G., Advertising
Placement in Argentina: 8/7/2006 - 8/18/2006
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I loved Buenos Aires. I brought home many memories with me. I believe that I grew a lot in the last five months and learned a lot about traveling, people and myself. My Spanish improved tremendously.
Elizabeth B., Physical Therapist
Placement in Peru: 7/31/2006 - 8/11/2006
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Living with a family made the transition into living in Peru a lot easier. My family (Paul and Magda Rodriguez) provided me with not only a stress-free environment to practice my Spanish, but also gave me essential tips about taxis, safe and not safe places to go and very comfortable lodgings.
Jennifer S., Counsellor
Placement in Costa Rica: 7/10/2006 - 7/28/2006
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The Villalobos family [at my placement] was absolutely excellent. There was so much interaction and helping out with the family and their daily chores. AmeriSpan seemed to make it possible for myself and other individual travelers to construct the exact experience I was looking for.
Lance Q., Spanish high school teacher
Placement in Bolivia: 7/4/2006 - 7/7/2006
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I would advise future participants to speak as much Spanish as they can while in Bolivia... and not to bring travelers checks.
Deborah Ann K., Speech Language Pathology Student
Placement in Costa Rica: 6/5/2006 - 6/16/2006
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My time in Costa Rica was full of fun, challenging, frustrating, sad and many many happy experiences that have really added to the person that I am. I would definitely recommend to people to take more classes because it is not only helpful in learning the language but it is where you will meet all of your friends for the time you are in the country.
Jessica A., Student
Placement in Bolivia: 4/3/2006 - 4/28/2006
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Your staff was more helpful than others and AmeriSpan is cheaper than a University Study Abroad program. My program was more organized than I expected once I got in-country which was very comforting.
Claudia C., Social worker
Placement in Ecuador: 10/3/2005 - 10/14/2005
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AmeriSpan was definitely the right organization for me and I have only the highest praise to give. I was adequately prepared. My questions were answered and I feel that I knew as much as I could prior to traveling.
Nitzana O., Student
Placement in Costa Rica: 9/12/2005 - 9/30/2005
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AmeriSpan seemed very reliable, everytime I had a question someone got back to me right away, and the programs are decently priced. The travel materials were really a way for me to prepare myself. I felt very prepared to leave because of the materials I was provided with, I knew what to expect.
Jennifer S., Credit Counselor
Placement in Costa Rica: 9/5/2005 - 9/23/2005
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Your program is great. I received wonderful pre-departure service. I was able to call or email in my questions and always received prompt and informative responses.
Samantha G., School Psychologist
Placement in Costa Rica: 8/1/2005 - 8/5/2005
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Rated overall program Good
Eleanor J., Student
Placement in Argentina: 7/4/2005 - 7/15/2005
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My pre-departure experience was a very positive one. Everything was very well organized on this end and questions were answered in a timely fashion. I felt very prepared to head to Argentina. AmeriSpan was flexible with my time schedule and time restrictions.
Clarissa S., Student
Placement in Argentina: 7/4/2005 - 7/15/2005
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Rated overall program Satisfactory
Allison B., Student
Placement in Costa Rica: 7/4/2005 - 7/8/2005
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I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for anyone looking for an international volunteering or studying experience. I felt I was prepared. The information was excellent about Costa Rica.
Justine M., student
Placement in Ecuador: 6/6/2005 - 7/1/2005
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Customer service excellent.
Leif Eric P., Student
Placement in Peru: 6/6/2005 - 6/17/2005
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This program was full of surprises and I enjoyed it.
Stephen C R., Student
Placement in Argentina: 3/21/2005 - 4/1/2005
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I felt very well prepared.
Stephen C R., Student
Placement in Argentina: 1/3/2005 - 1/14/2005
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I felt very well prepared.
Stephen C R., Student
Placement in Costa Rica: 10/4/2004 - 10/29/2004
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I felt very well prepared and the travel booklet was extremely helpful.
Kaisa-Maria E., Sales person
Placement in Peru: 9/6/2004 - 9/17/2004
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Rated overall program Good
Nicole Corin K., student
Cultural Placement in Costa Rica: 7/5/2004 - 7/16/2004
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My intern experience was wonderful. The owner, staff and clientele were more than amiable and accommodating.
Gabriel G., Student
Educational Placement in Ecuador: 6/14/2004 - 6/25/2004
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Rated overall program Good
Jessica A., Events/Bcr Manager
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 4/12/2004 - 5/7/2004
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My homestay family in Heredia was amazing. They made the whole trip wonderful.
Kendra G., Teacher
Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 2/2/2004 - 3/26/2004
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Rated overall program Good
Dimitri A., Student
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 2/2/2004 - 2/27/2004
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Rated overall program Excellent
Julia C., Fundraiser/ Volunteer trainer
Cultural Placement in Argentina: 1/12/2004 - 2/6/2004
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The staff did their best to provide social outlets for the students, in addition to creating a wonderful learning environment.
Andrea M., Software Engineer
Professional Placement in Argentina: 10/6/2003 - 10/17/2003
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It was a very worthwhile trip. I met lots of fun people and made contacts that I hope will last. At the same time I greatly improved my language skills.
Jonathan A., Student
Social Work/Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/7/2003 - 8/1/2003
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Rated overall program Good
Erik Edward P., Server
Cultural Placement in Guatemala: 1/6/2003 - 1/31/2003
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I had never stayed with people so removed from my own culture. In spite of these potential barriers, we found common ground and established friendships.
Sally M.,
Educational Placement in Guatemala: 2/25/2002 - 3/22/2002
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The children at the school are full of love and I feel honored to have given them a bit of knowledge. My only regret is that I had to leave and was not able to continue my work with them.
Kate B., Student
Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 2/4/2002 - 3/1/2002
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I feel that AmeriSpan did an excellent job of fulfilling their duties. I was very impressed with their enthusiasm for what they were doing, and their genuine interest for the student's learning.
Peter H., Project Manager
Social Work Placement in Peru: 1/7/2002 - 2/1/2002
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Rated overall program Good
Caryn C., Management
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 10/1/2001 - 10/26/2001
All in all, it was a rewarding experience-linguistically, culturally, and in improving my skillset for future job opportunities. I would, and have, recommended AmeriSpan to other individuals.
Benjamin H., Student
Educational Placement in Argentina: 9/3/2001 - 9/28/2001
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I really enjoyed the personal attention that I received in the classes. I feel this is a positive experience for everyone.
Laura M., Student
Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 8/6/2001 - 8/31/2001
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The school staff was very nice and knowledgable.
Maja G., Student
Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 6/4/2001 - 6/15/2001
AmeriSpan was one of the few organizations that let me do volunteer work with my own itinerary as an independent traveler.
Arti D., Student
Social Work Placement in Argentina: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001
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The study abroad experience was absolutely incredible. I found the staff of the school to be extremely helpful and my teachers to be very good identifying my goals and helping me achieve them. I think AmeriSpan is a wonderful program, especially for participants who have not traveled alone before.
Trisha W., Student
Environmental Placement in Bolivia: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001
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My advice to future applicants is to listen with your heart and not your mind. Making an effort to understand is the first step in crossing cultural boundaries.
Amanda B., Recent Graduate
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 2/5/2001 - 3/2/2001
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My Spanish classes were wonderful. I developed a larger vocabulary and gained a better understanding of grammatical structures and uses.
Monica C., Librarian
Cultural Placement in Costa Rica: 1/8/2001 - 2/2/2001
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The school in Heredia is very beautiful and has done a great job at creating a nurturing environment for its students. We really felt like a family.
Celia G., Development Assistant
Social Work/Healthcare Placement in Ecuador: 11/6/2000 - 12/8/2000
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I was pleased with the Spanish school. All of the teachers were very friendly and taught well.
Andrew L., Cook, waiter
Cultural Placement in Peru: 10/2/2000 - 10/27/2000
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I would recommend AmeriSpan for study and volunteer work abroad. My advice to many students would be to prepare yourself for a really good time.
Gregory B., Bus. Info Sys. Cons.
Social Work/Educational Placement in Guatemala: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000
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The AmeriSpan program was a wonderful starter kit approach for doing a language/volunteer program in Latin America.
Laurence M., IT Consultant
Educational Placement in Guatemala: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000
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I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for first time students/volunteers.
Monica A., Student
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 8/14/2000 - 8/25/2000
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Overall I had a great experience. I was incredibly impressed with the language school.
James D., Family Service
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/31/2000 - 8/4/2000
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The atmosphere overall was very welcoming and open.
Kendall K., Attending
Environmental Placement in Mexico: 3/20/2000 - 3/31/2000
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I was pleasantly surprised by the charm of Merida. It has been the perfect place for me to live, work and study.
Sarah B., Student
Social Work/Educational Placement in Peru: 2/7/2000 - 2/25/2000
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Rated overall program Good
Calvin L., Student
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 1/24/2000 - 3/3/2000
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Rated overall program Good
Clare T., Paralegal
Educational Placement in Ecuador: 1/17/2000 - 1/21/2000
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My overall experience was of inestimable value and I would have no hesitation recommending Quito as an excellent place to live.
Jessica B. A., Student
Social Work/Educational Placement in Ecuador: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Emily Anne B., Student
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Francois G.,
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 6/21/1999 - 8/13/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Carrie P., Student
Social Work Placement in Mexico: 5/31/1999 - 6/25/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Sarah C., Student
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 5/31/1999 - 6/11/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Karen M., Student
Social Work/Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Colleen M., Student
Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999
Rated overall program Good
Kent S., Retired
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999
Rated overall program Excellent
Theo R., Student
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 3/1/1999 - 3/5/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Harvey T., Engineer
Environmental Placement in Guatemala: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Linda S.,
Educational Placement in Peru: 2/15/1999 - 2/27/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Joshua S., Admin. Assistant
Educational Placement in Mexico: 1/11/1999 - 1/22/1999
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Rated overall program Good
Stephanie F., Student
Educational Placement in Peru: 11/5/1998 - 11/27/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Amanda P., Student
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 10/19/1998 - 12/11/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Elizabeth S., Nurse
Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 10/5/1998 - 10/23/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Environmental Placement in Guatemala: 6/22/1998 - 7/10/1998
Rated overall program Good
Yuko T., student
Social Work/Educational Placement in Guatemala: 6/17/1998 - 6/26/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Andrea M., Social Worker
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 6/1/1998 - 6/12/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Lynsay S., student
Social Work/Educational Placement in Ecuador: 6/1/1998 - 7/17/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Silke R., Student
Cultural Placement in Costa Rica: 5/4/1998 - 5/8/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Verna B.,
Educational Placement in Peru: 5/4/1998 - 5/22/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Michelle M., Teacher
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 2/9/1998 - 2/20/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Stephanie J., Student
Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 2/2/1998 - 3/13/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Tiia M.,
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 1/26/1998 - 2/6/1998
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Rated overall program Good
Christine A., Speech Pathology student
Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/22/1997 - 8/1/1997
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Rated overall program Good
Sara B., Student
Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 7/14/1997 - 8/1/1997
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Rated overall program Good
Christina W., student
Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 6/25/1997 - 7/18/1997
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The one-on-one teaching here is a great way, and my school was very helpful in organizing my volunteer work. I had a great time.
Renee K., Student
Social Work/Educational Placement in Guatemala: 6/16/1997 - 7/11/1997
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Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 6/16/1997 - 6/27/1997
Rated overall program Good
Christine W., social services
Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997
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Rated overall program Good
Constance S., physician
Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997
Very friendly teachers and staff, very accomodating.
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