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Studying Portuguese in Brazil

If you're already studying Portuguese and know a little about its history, then you know it is the official language of Brazil.  The largest country in South America, Brazil was once colonized by the Portuguese.  The dialect is slightly different but still understandable, much like The Queen's English vs. American English.  AllStudyAbroad.com wants you to know that trip to Brazil might be a more plausible option for you than Portugal; it's less expensive airfare and exchange rate wise and it's much larger, meaning there are many more opportunities to explore and much more cultural diversity.  Did we mention that Brazilians are a notoriously fun-loving bunch, and that Rio de Janiero is one of the world's most happening party capitals?

Studying Abroad: A Good Investment?

How, in addition to the act of learning new information abroad, can your life benefit from studying abroad?  What are its lasting effects?  Why are more and more people of all ages deciding to embark on a study abroad journey each year? 

Spanish Schools: Top 5 Places to Study Spanish

Top 5 Spanish schools and places to study Spanish: We know many people are looking to learn Spanish abroad. You're out of school, you're generally bored with life, you feel like there's a lot you could be doing and that there are a lot of places you could be exploring.  And maybe you want to study Spanish because you started learning a few years ago, or you'd like to better communicate with those who speak the second most widely spoken in the United States AND in the world.  Whatever the case, you're looking for excitement, adventure, and accessibility, and you want to go right to the capital of a country when you're taking it by storm and conquering its language!  Here are our favorite Spanish-speaking destinations, in no particular order.

Top 3 Red Hot Volunteer Locations

So you've decided to spend some time volunteering abroad but don't know where to start. Make your first stop All Study Abroad's website, which has great tools for researching and comparing study abroad programs. We'll tell you our top 3 dream volunteer locations, and you can take it from there!

 

Skype Announces Free WiFi Worldwide this Weekend!

We love Skype at All Study Abroad - it is the perfect tool for talking to loved ones for free or cheaply while studying abroad. To make us love them even more, they are announcing that this coming weekend - March 20-21, 2010, they are offering free WiFi worldwide! From 0.00 GMT on Saturday, March 20th to 23.59 GMT on Sunday, March 21st, Skype Access will be completely free to use from anywhere in the world!

Pretty incredible, right? You can surf the web, email, and make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls in a massive network of WiFi hotspots around the world. All you need is a connection to a Skype Access Hotspot and the latest version of Skype, available for download. 

Stuck in a UK airport? This offer is extended until 23.59 GMT on Monday, March 22nd. Click to look up compatible WiFi networks.

Click to check out Skype and all it can do for you while studying abroad!

Video of Learning Spanish in Barcelona Spain

Watch a video from a great Spanish school in Barcelona, Spain. Why study Spanish in Barcelona? World-class Gaudi architecture, famed beaches, unparalleled shopping, and superb climate are just a few reasons. Find out more about studying Spanish in Barcelona by going to All Study Abroad. 

Top 5 Locations to Intern Abroad!

Right now, there is more competition than ever in the working world after graduation from college, but did you know that an internship abroad can propel you forward in your career while putting your resume on top of the stack?  Imagine adding foreign language immersion AND hands-on work experience to your repertoire of skills!  Internships are available in a wide variety of industries, ranging from Travel to Marketing to Art Gallery Management!  (Please note that in some cases, an Intermediate or higher understanding of language is required!)

All Study Abroad has compiled a list of internships offered by a variety of companies that includes different languages.  

Super Suitcase for Study Abroad Packing Ease

We at All Study Abroad travel a lot, and have tried out a lot of luggage over the years. Our old standby, the Patagonia MLC is a great bag, but recently a bag from High Sierra caught our eye. The High Sierra Atq Collection Carry On Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffel is a super bag for study abroad and travel in general. We’ll go through the pros and cons to help guide you with making your decision.

5 Great Study Abroad Locations in Spain

If you've decided you're going to study Spanish abroad in Spain but haven't decided where you'd like to go, it's good to think about what you want out of your experience, to examine your options (on a site like AllStudyAbroad, for example!) and to understand the vast differences between each city.  Here are five popular choices:

The Cost Effectiveness of Spending a College Semester Abroad

The prospect of spending an entire semester or year studying abroad can be a daunting one, especially since your college or university may impose quite a bit of paperwork, hassle, and red tape on you.  There are meetings, approvals, fees and various other arrangements to be made.  There's also often a limited repertoire of possibilities.  For example, your school may only offer classes at satellite schools in Rome and Tokyo, but you want to improve your Spanish skills and vocabulary.  AllStudyAbroad can give you the information and tools you need to get started.