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Frühere
Freiwilligen und Praktikanten
Nicole Corin K., student
Galleria Arte Contemporaneo Placement in Costa Rica: 7/5/2004 - 7/16/2004
Email Address: coly22@comcast.net
My intern experience was wonderful. The owner, staff and clientele were more than amiable and accommodating.
Gabriel G., Student
Neque Y Mas Neque Placement in Ecuador: 6/14/2004 - 6/25/2004
Email Address: locogonzales@hotmail.com; gabriel_gonzales@csumb.edu
Rated overall program Good
Jessica A., Events/Bcr Manager
Elementary School Placement in Costa Rica: 4/12/2004 - 5/7/2004
Email Address: jessicaadelman@hotmail.com
My homestay family in Heredia was amazing. They made the whole trip wonderful.
Kendra G., Teacher
Orphanage for Girls Placement in Guatemala: 2/2/2004 - 3/26/2004
Email Address: kendragoffredo@yahoo.com
Rated overall program Good
Dimitri A., Student
Placement in Costa Rica: 2/2/2004 - 2/27/2004
Email Address: dee1613@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Excellent
Julia C., Fundraiser/ Volunteer trainer
Museo de Genaro Perez Placement in Argentina: 1/12/2004 - 2/6/2004
Email Address: julesgator12@hotmail.com
The staff did their best to provide social outlets for the students, in addition to creating a wonderful learning environment.
Andrea M., Software Engineer
Architecture Placement in Argentina: 10/6/2003 - 10/17/2003
Email Address: flutedragonfly@yahoo.com
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
Placement in Costa Rica: 7/7/2003 - 8/1/2003
Email Address: yonoton@comcast.net
Rated overall program Good
Erik Edward P., Server
Habitat for Humanity Placement in Guatemala: 1/6/2003 - 1/31/2003
Email Address: delboca@hotmail.com
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.,
Alternative Day School Placement in Guatemala: 2/25/2002 - 3/22/2002
Email Address: sallysplace@earthlink.net
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
Orphanage Placement in Costa Rica: 2/4/2002 - 3/1/2002
Email Address: kateboyd13@hotmail.com
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
Outreach to Disabled Placement in Peru: 1/7/2002 - 2/1/2002
Email Address: hammes19@yahoo.com
Rated overall program Good
Caryn C., Management
Private Elementary School Placement in Costa Rica: 10/1/2001 - 10/26/2001
Email Address: carynnyc@hotmail.com
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
Student Services Coordinator Placement in Argentina: 9/3/2001 - 9/28/2001
Email Address: elpadrino35@hotmail.com,harvillebh23@uwwvax.uww.edu
I really enjoyed the personal attention that I received in the classes. I feel this is a positive experience for everyone.
Laura M., Student
Orphanage for Girls Placement in Guatemala: 8/6/2001 - 8/31/2001
Email Address: lmartinez000@juno.com
The school staff was very nice and knowledgable.
Maja G., Student
Orphanage Placement in Costa Rica: 6/4/2001 - 6/15/2001
Email Address: ajamyarg@yahoo.com
AmeriSpan was one of the few organizations that let me do volunteer work with my own itinerary as an independent traveler.
Arti D., Student
Social Work Placement in Argentina: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001
Email Address: adesai@umich.edu
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
Environmental Education Org. Placement in Bolivia: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001
Email Address: tisser1@yahoo.com
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.
Amanda B., Recent Graduate
Special Education Classroom Placement in Costa Rica: 2/5/2001 - 3/2/2001
Email Address: amandabartle@hotmail.com
My Spanish classes were wonderful. I developed a larger vocabulary and gained a better understanding of grammatical structures and uses.
Monica C., Librarian
Casa Hogar Placement in Costa Rica: 1/8/2001 - 2/2/2001
Email Address: mcaruso@nhfpl.org
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
Fundacion Enfermeras Salud Placement in Ecuador: 11/6/2000 - 12/8/2000
Email Address: Celia_Garner@yahoo.com
I was pleased with the Spanish school. All of the teachers were very friendly and taught well.
Andrew L., Cook, waiter
Machu Picchu Project Placement in Peru: 10/2/2000 - 10/27/2000
Email Address: andymango2001@yahoo.com
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.
Nuestros Ahijados Placement in Guatemala: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000
Email Address: greg_branch@gfbonline.org
The AmeriSpan program was a wonderful starter kit approach for doing a language/volunteer program in Latin America.
Laurence M., IT Consultant
Alternative Day School Placement in Guatemala: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000
Email Address: Laurence_madaule@hotmail.com
I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for first time students/volunteers.
Monica A., Student
Cooperative Eco-Farm Placement in Costa Rica: 8/14/2000 - 8/25/2000
Email Address: monnikat@yahoo.com
Overall I had a great experience. I was incredibly impressed with the language school.
James D., Family Service
Heredia Language School Placement in Costa Rica: 7/31/2000 - 8/4/2000
Email Address: jdeleppo@yahoo.com
The atmosphere overall was very welcoming and open.
Kendall K., Attending
Placement in Mexico: 3/20/2000 - 3/31/2000
Email Address: KendallKelly99@hotmail.com
I was pleasantly surprised by the charm of Merida. It has been the perfect place for me to live, work and study.
Sarah B., Student
Day Center for Abandoned Youth Placement in Peru: 2/7/2000 - 2/25/2000
Email Address: sweethoneybrown@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Calvin L., Student
Osito Carinoso Placement in Costa Rica: 1/24/2000 - 3/3/2000
Email Address: L2W2@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Clare T., Paralegal
Quito Language School Placement in Ecuador: 1/17/2000 - 1/21/2000
Email Address: claretitcomb@hotmail.com
My overall experience was of inestimable value and I would have no hesitation recommending Quito as an excellent place to live.
Jessica B. A., Student
Instituto Nacional del Nino Placement in Ecuador: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999
Email Address: jbabel@indiana.edu
Rated overall program Good
Emily Anne B., Student
Mundo Maravilloso Placement in Costa Rica: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999
Email Address: ebrynn@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Francois G.,
Heredia Language School Placement in Costa Rica: 6/21/1999 - 8/13/1999
Email Address: gignacf@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Carrie P., Student
Placement in Mexico: 5/31/1999 - 6/25/1999
Email Address: pedersel@whitman.edu
Rated overall program Good
Sarah C., Student
Monteverde Cloud Forest Placement in Costa Rica: 5/31/1999 - 6/11/1999
Email Address: sffincel@yahoo.com
Rated overall program Good
Karen M., Student
Clinic Work Placement in Guatemala: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999
Email Address: kmilman@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Colleen M., Student
Private Hospital Placement in Guatemala: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999
Rated overall program Good
Kent S., Retired
National Parks Placement in Costa Rica: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999
Rated overall program Excellent
Theo R., Student
Asociacion ANAI Placement in Costa Rica: 3/1/1999 - 3/5/1999
Email Address: tmdogg@yahoo.com
Rated overall program Good
Harvey T., Engineer
Wildlife Conservation Project Placement in Guatemala: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999
Email Address: h-mtoub@mindspring.com
Rated overall program Good
Linda S.,
Cusco Language School Placement in Peru: 2/15/1999 - 2/27/1999
Email Address: linda_saechong@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Joshua S., Admin. Assistant
Placement in Mexico: 1/11/1999 - 1/22/1999
Email Address: joshua@batnet.com
Rated overall program Good
Stephanie F., Student
Student Service Coordinator Placement in Peru: 11/5/1998 - 11/27/1998
Email Address: stephaniecaroline@yahoo.com
Rated overall program Good
Amanda P., Student
Heredia Language School Placement in Costa Rica: 10/19/1998 - 12/11/1998
Email Address: lkdharmon@juno.com
Rated overall program Good
Elizabeth S., Nurse
Public Healthcare Clinic Placement in Guatemala: 10/5/1998 - 10/23/1998
Email Address: Helga@well.com
Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Wildlife Conservation Project Placement in Guatemala: 6/22/1998 - 7/10/1998
Rated overall program Good
Yuko T., student
Casa Hogar Quinta Orotava Placement in Guatemala: 6/17/1998 - 6/26/1998
Email Address: 152807@swan.ac.uk
Rated overall program Good
Andrea M., Social Worker
Bajo Tigre Trail Placement in Costa Rica: 6/1/1998 - 6/12/1998
Email Address: ahm20@columbia.edu
Rated overall program Good
Lynsay S., student
Placement in Ecuador: 6/1/1998 - 7/17/1998
Email Address: skiba@fas.harvard.edu
Rated overall program Good
Silke R., Student
Radio for Peace Int'l Placement in Costa Rica: 5/4/1998 - 5/8/1998
Email Address: sreichra@chat.carleton.ca
Rated overall program Good
Verna B.,
Cusco Language School Placement in Peru: 5/4/1998 - 5/22/1998
Email Address: vernaburden@hotmail.com
Rated overall program Good
Michelle M., Teacher
Mundo Maravilloso Placement in Costa Rica: 2/9/1998 - 2/20/1998
Email Address: michmill@email.dom.edu
Rated overall program Good
Stephanie J., Student
Centro Nacional de la Mujer Placement in Costa Rica: 2/2/1998 - 3/13/1998
Email Address: sj39050@oak.cats.ohiou.edu
Rated overall program Good
Tiia M.,
Monteverde Orchid Garden Placement in Costa Rica: 1/26/1998 - 2/6/1998
Email Address: TIIA_MAEKASK@augustana.edu
Rated overall program Good
Christine A., Speech Pathology student
Heredia Language School Placement in Costa Rica: 7/22/1997 - 8/1/1997
Email Address: Pegs72c@prodigy.com
Rated overall program Good
Sara B., Student
Private Hospital Placement in Guatemala: 7/14/1997 - 8/1/1997
Email Address: seb17@cornell.edu
Rated overall program Good
Christina W., student
Social work Placement in Guatemala: 6/25/1997 - 7/18/1997
Email Address: 99cpw@williams.edu
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
Casa Hogar Quinta Orotava Placement in Guatemala: 6/16/1997 - 7/11/1997
Email Address: k96rk02@kzoo.edu
Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Asociacion ANAI Placement in Costa Rica: 6/16/1997 - 6/27/1997
Rated overall program Good
Christine W., social services
Centro Nacional de la Mujer Placement in Costa Rica: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997
Email Address: cwinther@pacifier.com
Rated overall program Good
Constance S., physician
Social work Placement in Guatemala: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997
Very friendly teachers and staff, very accomodating.
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