With the end of 2009 almost here and 2010 knocking on the door, what better time than to start planning a study abroad trip for next year? Teens and college students looking to study abroad during the summer months do well to start planning now and applying soon, before popular programs and locations get booked up. If you are thinking of doing a semester or year abroad, it's best to start planning especially early to ensure the proper steps are taken.
Excellent locations to look into for study abroad are Spain and Costa Rica, but don't overlook lesser-traveled countries like Guatemala and Honduras, both of which offer great value and quality programs. Volunteering abroad is also growing by leaps and bounds, and you should plan ahead to make sure you get the placement you would like. International internships look great on your resume, or grad school application too!
Already know Spanish? Why not branch out and try a new language? Of course, with the similarity of Romance languages, you could always go that way, but why not try an Asian language, Chinese or Japanese? Both languages are sure to be helpful in the future of our rapidly shrinking world.
Whatever your goal may be, be sure to plan ahead to get the best program possible for your study abroad trip. Some organizations to check out are Languages Abroad and Don Quijote.
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