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Christmas in Costa Rica: Bring Sunscreen

By AFS on January 27, 2012 11:15 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

It is definitely safe to say that this holiday season is unlike any other I have ever experienced in my life! In fact, it is so completely different that I don't even realize that it is technically the "holiday season", and it doesn't feel like Christmas has already come and gone. I think most of that has to do with the fact that for me, Christmas is the cold, snowy (okay, maybe just rainy) winter. It is most definitely NOT in the sunny, hot, summer! Read more.

Learn more about 2012 Summer, Semester and Year programs to Costa Rica.
Full Application Deadline: March 15, 2012.

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10 Facts About Sevilla, My Second Home

By AFS on January 23, 2012 2:47 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

These are 10 interesting facts about my second-home (in Spain), Sevilla. They nailed it here. Every one is so true. Sevilla in a nutshell. Read more.

Learn more about the 2012 Summer and Year Programs.
Full Application Deadline: March 15, 2012.

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Ken's Winter Break in Paris (Be Jealous.)

By AFS on January 18, 2012 11:44 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Hello everyone! I hope you've all had an amazing Christmas, and Happy New Year! I had an exciting two weeks of winter vacation this year in France, starting a week or so before Christmas and ending just after the New Year. It includes trips to Paris, a ski trip to Western Europe, and relaxing in Etampes with my host family. Read more.

Learn More about the 2012 France High School Programs.
Full Application Deadline: March 15, 2012.
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Iguazu Falls, Rafting and Ziplines, Oh My!

By AFS on January 12, 2012 5:20 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

See more photos from Jenica's recent AFS side trip in Argentina.

Learn about the 2012 High School Programs to Argentina.
Read more blog posts from students in Argentina.

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Giant Buddhas, Museums and New Friends in Japan

By AFS on January 9, 2012 2:08 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Check out more of Claire's new experiences in Japan.

Learn more about the 2012 Japan Programs.
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What Studying Italian (in Italy) Looks Like

By AFS on December 21, 2011 10:29 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Read More on Chandler's Year in Italy Blog.
Experience our new My Italy feature on studying abroad in Italy.
Learn more about 2012 Italy High School Programs.

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How to Celebrate a Birthday Abroad

By AFS on December 16, 2011 12:44 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

I actually had three birthday celebrations on the same day, which was wonderful (this was possibly because I am, among other things, wonderfully efficient). In school, my friends brought me a giant cupcake (and let me rephrase that - a GIANT cupcake - seriously, I was like, "Thank-you so much! But um, how do I eat this?") and sang. In the middle of the school. Read more.

Learn more about the 2012 Brazil Year Program. Deadline: March 15, 2012
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In Photos: Catelyn Pushes Over Pisa

By AFS on December 9, 2011 10:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

I know when I lived in Italy as a kid, we definitely went to Pisa. We have a picture of my on my (real) dad's shoulders holding up the Tower. But, it doesn't hurt to get another one (or ten)!

Check out more of Catelyn's photos from Pisa here.

Explore our new special feature on Italy 2012.
Learn more about the 2012 AFS Italy high school programs.
Browse student blog updates from Italy.

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Making the Marks at School in Costa Rica

By AFS on December 2, 2011 1:04 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Costa Rican school year of 2011 has come to an end, and in general the 4 and a half months that I had of it were a great success for la gringa. Well not so much in the first 1-2 months when my most commonly used words/phrases were qué?, yo no entiendo, and más despacio, por favor. Although I didn't have the greatest success right off the bat, I definitely made great improvements in the classes in which I initially struggled greatly. Read more.

Learn more about 2012 Summer and Fall Programs to Costa Rica.
Check out student blog updates from Costa Rica.

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Craziest Icelanic Phrases I've Learned Yet

By AFS on November 28, 2011 5:10 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Icelandic is made up of hundreds of phrases that make no sense by them self literally translated, but in Icelandic apparently they make perfect sense.

Lýst vel á það - (Leesht vel ow tha(h)th)
Lit.: Described well on it.
Means: Sounds like a plan (Good idea).

Til á það (Till ow tha(h)th)
Lit.: To on it.
Means: I'm up for anything.

Þetta reddast (th-eh-tah red-ahst)
Lit: That fixed.
Means: It'll work out (eventually).
More: This is the mindset of the Icelandic people, really. They're very laidback and things will work out eventually, so don't worry. Right?

Til hamingju með daginn/afmæli (til hah-mi(n)g-you meth dah-yinn/af-mile-ee)
Lit: To happiness with the day
Means: Happy birthday!

Read more from Aaron's year program in Iceland.

Learn more about the 2012 Year Program to Iceland.
Full Application Deadline: March 1, 2012.
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AFS Student Exchange Blog

A collection of study abroad blogs and travel information, written for students, by students.

Christmas in Costa Rica: Bring Sunscreen

10 Facts About Sevilla, My Second Home

Ken's Winter Break in Paris (Be Jealous.)

Iguazu Falls, Rafting and Ziplines, Oh My!

Giant Buddhas, Museums and New Friends in Japan

What Studying Italian (in Italy) Looks Like

How to Celebrate a Birthday Abroad

In Photos: Catelyn Pushes Over Pisa

Making the Marks at School in Costa Rica

Craziest Icelanic Phrases I've Learned Yet

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