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33 I have improved my Spanish along with a new joy for travel to other countries. Drew P., Westwood, MA F 15 ITY MUN URS COMCE HO RVI SE Best time of my life! Maddie C., Barrington, RI rom the metropolis of Beijing to the villages of Yunnan Province, immerse yourself in China’s rich culture while studying Mandarin with native speakers. Build your language skills with daily classes and real world interactions while exploring the vast landscape of China. Take an unforgettable journey along the Great Wall, make friends with local farmers and teach English to village school children. Trek through some of the most astounding landscapes known to man. Share meals with local families, learn to cook traditional Chinese food and share in the joy of experiencing this rich culture and language which has withstood the test of time. Program Highlights: • 20 Hours of Mandarin Class: Beijing & Yunnan Province • Countless Hours of Informal Mandarin Learning • Aid in a Construction Project in a Rural Chinese Community • Practice Mandarin through Teaching Local Children • Trek though History along the CHINA LANGUAGE IMMERSION & SERVICE Great Wall of China • Homestay with a Chinese Family in a Traditional Village (groups of 2-3 students) 14 DAYS L earn Spanish while exploring the vibrant, tropical nation of Costa Rica. Live with a Costa Rican family to truly engage in Spanish conversation. Study at a language school with experienced instructors. Take a break from your studies and ride ziplines through the treetops in a nearby preserve. Learn the art of Costa Rican cooking and dancing. Roll up your sleeves for some hard work while perfecting your Spanish on a Costa Rican farm. Assist villagers with their building projects during the day and entertain the local children with skits at night, all the while adding to your knowledge of Spanish. Discover the magic of pura vida in this perfect blend of education, service and adventure. TUITION: $3,995* • One Week (20 Hours) of Spanish Class: Monteverde • Countless Hours of Informal 15 Spanish Learning • Daily Activities & Interactions to Enhance Language Skills • Homestay with a Costa Rican Family (groups of 2-3 students) • Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community 14 DAYS Arrive: Los Angeles???????? Depart: Los Angeles IMMERSION & SERVICE Program Highlights: • Ride Ziplines through the JULY 1 - JULY 14 COSTA RICA LANGUAGE JUNE 28 - JULY 11 TUITION: $3,995 *Group Airfare Additional Depart & Arrive: San Jose, CR or Miami S ITY MUN URS COMCE HO I ERV LANGUAGE IMMERSION 32