Testimonials
Elías Gebrehiwot, Ethiopia - 2006
"The Yucatan program was an eye-opener for my first time experience in a Latin American culture. It has really shaped the way I look at things today. I feel privileged to be one of those students who took the chance to completely immerse themselves in a new culture. It was a challenge but the outcome was rewarding. I had very nice and kind "Host Family." I actually don't think it is fair to address them as "my host family" since they really treated me like their family member. They were indeed my family! The academic instructors not only cared for my academic performance but also for my personal feelings. They were kind and supportive. The cultural trips, which we had, were bonus to our taste of Yucatan. How will I forget those memorable trips to the Mayan villages!? How about the trips to the archaeological sites and natural environments!? How will I forget the Salbutes and Panuchos nights!? I will always remember each and every one of them! I have no doubt that we have all enjoyed our unique experience in Yucatan! It was remarcable!"
Elona Elona Rika, Albania - 2006
"Participating in the Spanish Immersion program has been perhaps the greatest experience i have ever had. It gave me the opportunity to really get a feel of Mexican people and their culture. I have made a lot of friends in Merida and i love the town because there is so much going on. This program helped me to learn spanish very fast and also develop my academic interests in economics. It is a great program for learning spanish, meeting new people, traveling and doing fieldwork. For me it has been such an incredible experience that at the end i didn't want to leave. If you want to have a lifetime experience this program will make it possible for you."
Ashlesha Khadse, India - 2006
"I was interested to work in a development setting in the future and this program was more than perfect, it changed my life. It gave me a valuable international experience and not only enough spanish to communicate but to have the opportunity of learning vocabulary specific to my future career and academic settings. I am now capable of carrying on learning spanish on my own and feel confident enough to explore travelling and work opportunities in Latin American cultural settings. I highly recommend this program."
Serra Benson, California - 2005
"In one semester of Spanish with Karla, I learned more than I did in four years of high school Spanish classes. She is enthusiastic, fun, and adapts her curriculum to meet each student’s individual needs. In Karla’s class became conversationally fluent and was able to negotiate life and travel in Yucatan Mexico independently. Karla not only teaches the language but gives students first hand knowledge of the rich Yucatan culture and history. My experience as in Yucatan was one that has made a lasting impression on my life and I long to go back there.
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Our former students are more than willing to speak to you directly too if you have any more specific questions about their experiences studying Spanish with us in the Yucatan; please contact us and request to speak with some students directly and we will happily forward ou their contact information.