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Past Volunteer Participants
Elizabeth (Beth) S., Teacher
Dates Studied: 7/6/2009 - 7/24/2009 Country: Tanzania I think you have a great program in place. In the end, the trip was more than I expected. I learned so much about the country, the people, and the school system. The host family is overwhelmingly friendly, the volunteer accommodations are nice, there are many ways to help at both the orphanage and school, and the area is generally safe t obe in as a traveling American.
Kathleen M., Student
Dates Studied: 7/13/2009 - 7/24/2009 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Leah B., Student
Dates Studied: 7/13/2009 - 7/17/2009 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Andrea B., Student
Dates Studied: 6/1/2009 - 7/10/2009 Country: Thailand The best part of the trip was starting knowing absolutely no Thai and leaving able to carry on basic conversations and understand a lot of what people were saying.
Tiffany S., student
Dates Studied: 6/8/2009 - 6/19/2009 Country: Peru My placements were great, and my onsite coordinator was the best!
Amanda H., Student
Dates Studied: 5/11/2009 - 5/22/2009 Country: Honduras Rated overall program Good
Jonathon V., Student
Dates Studied: 8/4/2008 - 10/3/2008 Country: Brazil "Chose AmeriSpan because they are ""friendly and local"". "
Kelly C., Student
Dates Studied: 6/16/2008 - 7/11/2008 Country: Chile I was well prepared and provided with enough information. I really enjoyed my placement and learned a lot. It was an eye opening experience.
Kevin T., Unemployed
Dates Studied: 1/21/2008 - 2/8/2008 Country: Argentina Balancing [my] professional objectives in the context of The Farm School with my own life and a new family proved to be a great challenge, but an eye-opening and very rewarding experience that I will never forget. I continue to keep in contact with my family there.
Kevin T., Unemployed
Dates Studied: 1/21/2008 - 2/8/2008 Country: Argentina With a time crunch, the logistics ran very smoothly. The bet part was learning about the culture, both personally and professionally.
Jillian A., Social Worker
Dates Studied: 10/1/2007 - 11/9/2007 Country: Peru 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.
Liseanne K., Attorney
Dates Studied: 10/8/2007 - 11/2/2007 Country: Guatemala 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.
Cynthia R., Student
Dates Studied: 6/11/2007 - 8/3/2007 Country: Bolivia 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.
Laura T., Student
Dates Studied: 6/18/2007 - 7/6/2007 Country: Costa Rica I was very impressed by how fast responses to my emails were, and I really enjoyed how clear all for the brochure/materials were. Intercultura school in Samara Beach we unbelievable. It was really fabulous and the instructors were unbelievable!!The price list and program descriptions were one of the main reasons I chose AmeriSpan- they were very clearly laid out and descriptive.
Sarah W., Probation Officer
Dates Studied: 4/16/2007 - 5/11/2007 Country: Bolivia I loved this placement-fantastic!! I did not use BETA or EMS but it was reassuring to know it existed. Pre departure info and phone interview was motivational, friendly, and I felt prepared for the classes and the project.
Sophiane C., Student/Sales Rep
Dates Studied: 2/5/2007 - 3/2/2007 Country: Bolivia The best part of my trip was the family I lived with and the friends I have made. Whenever a person is to travel alone to an unknown country, they can never know what to expect. The phone interview and information given was acceptable and gave me enough confidence to go on my own and look forward to the experience ahead.
Marissa B., Student
Dates Studied: 1/29/2007 - 2/23/2007 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 1/8/2007 - 1/19/2007 Country: Peru 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
Dates Studied: 10/2/2006 - 11/10/2006 Country: Argentina 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
Dates Studied: 9/11/2006 - 9/22/2006 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 8/7/2006 - 8/18/2006 Country: Argentina 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
Dates Studied: 7/31/2006 - 8/11/2006 Country: Peru 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
Dates Studied: 7/10/2006 - 7/28/2006 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 7/4/2006 - 7/7/2006 Country: Bolivia 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
Dates Studied: 6/5/2006 - 6/16/2006 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 4/3/2006 - 4/28/2006 Country: Bolivia 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.
Rhonda S., Occupational Therapist
Dates Studied: 2/6/2006 - 3/3/2006 Country: Argentina The best part of my trip was being immersed in the Argentine culture. I felt I couldnt' have chosen a better place to learn and volunteer. I always felt supported by the school in anything I needed during my stay in Cordoba.
Claudia C., Social worker
Dates Studied: 10/3/2005 - 10/14/2005 Country: Ecuador 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.
Jennifer S., Credit Counselor
Dates Studied: 9/5/2005 - 9/23/2005 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 8/1/2005 - 8/5/2005 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Eleanor J., Student
Dates Studied: 7/4/2005 - 7/15/2005 Country: Argentina 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
Dates Studied: 7/4/2005 - 7/15/2005 Country: Argentina Rated overall program Satisfactory
Allison B., Student
Dates Studied: 7/4/2005 - 7/8/2005 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 6/6/2005 - 7/1/2005 Country: Ecuador Customer service excellent.
"Leif ""Eric"" P.", Student
Dates Studied: 6/6/2005 - 6/17/2005 Country: Peru This program was full of surprises and I enjoyed it.
Stephen C R., Student
Dates Studied: 3/21/2005 - 4/1/2005 Country: Argentina I felt very well prepared.
Stephen C R., Student
Dates Studied: 1/3/2005 - 1/14/2005 Country: Argentina I felt very well prepared.
Stephen C R., Student
Dates Studied: 10/4/2004 - 10/29/2004 Country: Costa Rica I felt very well prepared and the travel booklet was extremely helpful.
Kaisa-Maria E., Sales person
Dates Studied: 9/6/2004 - 9/17/2004 Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Nicole Corin K., student
Dates Studied: 7/5/2004 - 7/16/2004 Country: Costa Rica My intern experience was wonderful. The owner, staff and clientele were more than amiable and accommodating.
Gabriel G., Student
Dates Studied: 6/14/2004 - 6/25/2004 Country: Ecuador Rated overall program Good
Jessica A., Events/Bcr Manager
Dates Studied: 4/12/2004 - 5/7/2004 Country: Costa Rica My homestay family in Heredia was amazing. They made the whole trip wonderful.
Kendra G., Teacher
Dates Studied: 2/2/2004 - 3/26/2004 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Dimitri A., Student
Dates Studied: 2/2/2004 - 2/27/2004 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Excellent
Julia C., Fundraiser/ Volunteer trainer
Dates Studied: 1/12/2004 - 2/6/2004 Country: Argentina The staff did their best to provide social outlets for the students, in addition to creating a wonderful learning environment.
Elysa B., Manager
Dates Studied: 1/12/2004 - 2/6/2004 Country: Costa Rica Overall, I had a great experience in Costa Rica. Thank you.
Andrea M., Software Engineer
Dates Studied: 10/6/2003 - 10/17/2003 Country: Argentina 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
Dates Studied: 7/7/2003 - 8/1/2003 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Lisa H., Research Administrator
Dates Studied: 4/14/2003 - 4/25/2003 Country: Bolivia I enjoyed meeting people at the language schools and homestays.
Erik Edward P., Server
Dates Studied: 1/6/2003 - 1/31/2003 Country: Guatemala 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.,
Dates Studied: 2/25/2002 - 3/22/2002 Country: Guatemala 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
Dates Studied: 2/4/2002 - 3/1/2002 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 1/7/2002 - 2/1/2002 Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Caryn C., Management
Dates Studied: 10/1/2001 - 10/26/2001 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 9/3/2001 - 9/28/2001 Country: Argentina I really enjoyed the personal attention that I received in the classes. I feel this is a positive experience for everyone.
Laura M., Student
Dates Studied: 8/6/2001 - 8/31/2001 Country: Guatemala The school staff was very nice and knowledgable.
Eric J., Student
Dates Studied: 6/18/2001 - 6/29/2001 Country: Costa Rica "I enojoyed the fact that every single person that I worked with had the patience for me when I explained to them that ""no entiendo"" and with the greatest of ease they would explain to me over and over until I was able to understand what was being said. "
Arti D., Student
Dates Studied: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001 Country: Argentina 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
Dates Studied: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001 Country: Bolivia 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.
Maja G., Student
Dates Studied: 6/4/2001 - 6/15/2001 Country: Costa Rica AmeriSpan was one of the few organizations that let me do volunteer work with my own itinerary as an independent traveler.
Amanda B., Recent Graduate
Dates Studied: 2/5/2001 - 3/2/2001 Country: Costa Rica My Spanish classes were wonderful. I developed a larger vocabulary and gained a better understanding of grammatical structures and uses.
Monica C., Librarian
Dates Studied: 1/8/2001 - 2/2/2001 Country: Costa Rica 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
Dates Studied: 11/6/2000 - 12/8/2000 Country: Ecuador I was pleased with the Spanish school. All of the teachers were very friendly and taught well.
Andrew L., Cook, waiter
Dates Studied: 10/2/2000 - 10/27/2000 Country: Peru 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.
Dates Studied: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000 Country: Guatemala "The AmeriSpan program was a wonderful ""starter kit"" approach for doing a language/volunteer program in Latin America. "
Laurence M., IT Consultant
Dates Studied: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000 Country: Guatemala I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for first time students/volunteers.
Monica A., Student
Dates Studied: 8/14/2000 - 8/25/2000 Country: Costa Rica Overall I had a great experience. I was incredibly impressed with the language school.
James D., Family Service
Dates Studied: 7/31/2000 - 8/4/2000 Country: Costa Rica The atmosphere overall was very welcoming and open.
Kendall K., Attending
Dates Studied: 3/20/2000 - 3/31/2000 Country: Mexico I was pleasantly surprised by the charm of Merida. It has been the perfect place for me to live, work and study.
Calvin L., Student
Dates Studied: 1/24/2000 - 3/3/2000 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Sarah B., Student
Dates Studied: 2/7/2000 - 2/25/2000 Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Clare T., Paralegal
Dates Studied: 1/17/2000 - 1/21/2000 Country: Ecuador My overall experience was of inestimable value and I would have no hesitation recommending Quito as an excellent place to live.
Francois G.,
Dates Studied: 6/21/1999 - 8/13/1999 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Jessica B. A., Student
Dates Studied: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999 Country: Ecuador Rated overall program Good
Emily Anne B., Student
Dates Studied: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Carrie P., Student
Dates Studied: 5/31/1999 - 6/25/1999 Country: Mexico Rated overall program Good
Sarah C., Student
Dates Studied: 5/31/1999 - 6/11/1999 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Karen M., Student
Dates Studied: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Colleen M., Student
Dates Studied: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Harvey T., Engineer
Dates Studied: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Kent S., Retired
Dates Studied: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Excellent
Theo R., Student
Dates Studied: 3/1/1999 - 3/5/1999 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Linda S.,
Dates Studied: 2/15/1999 - 2/27/1999 Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Joshua S., Admin. Assistant
Dates Studied: 1/11/1999 - 1/22/1999 Country: Mexico Rated overall program Good
Amanda P., Student
Dates Studied: 10/19/1998 - 12/11/1998 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Stephanie F., Student
Dates Studied: 11/5/1998 - 11/27/1998 Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Elizabeth S., Nurse
Dates Studied: 10/5/1998 - 10/23/1998 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Lynsay S., student
Dates Studied: 6/1/1998 - 7/17/1998 Country: Ecuador Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Dates Studied: 6/22/1998 - 7/10/1998 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Yuko T., student
Dates Studied: 6/17/1998 - 6/26/1998 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Andrea M., Social Worker
Dates Studied: 6/1/1998 - 6/12/1998 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Verna B.,
Dates Studied: 5/4/1998 - 5/22/1998 Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Silke R., Student
Dates Studied: 5/4/1998 - 5/8/1998 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Stephanie J., Student
Dates Studied: 2/2/1998 - 3/13/1998 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Michelle M., Teacher
Dates Studied: 2/9/1998 - 2/20/1998 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Tiia M.,
Dates Studied: 1/26/1998 - 2/6/1998 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Christine A., Speech Pathology student
Dates Studied: 7/22/1997 - 8/1/1997 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Sara B., Student
Dates Studied: 7/14/1997 - 8/1/1997 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Christina W., student
Dates Studied: 6/25/1997 - 7/18/1997 Country: Guatemala 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
Dates Studied: 6/16/1997 - 7/11/1997 Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Dates Studied: 6/16/1997 - 6/27/1997 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Constance S., physician
Dates Studied: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997 Country: Guatemala Very friendly teachers and staff, very accomodating.
Christine W., social services
Dates Studied: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997 Country: Costa Rica Rated overall program Good
Lauren T., Student
Dates Studied: 6/09/08 - 7/05/08 Country: Guatemala The overall placement and the doctor that I worked with was great. I really liked the school and all of the activities that they had to offer. AmeriSpan Volunteer & Internship Locations:Argentina | Australia | Austria | Bolivia | Brazil | Cambodia | Canada | Chile | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador | France | Germany | Ghana | Guatemala | Honduras | India | Italy | Kenya | Mexico | Nepal | Nicaragua | Peru | Russia | South Africa | Spain | Tanzania | Thailand | United Kingdom | Venezuela | Vietnam |
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