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Have you ever dreamed of enjoying a refreshing gelatto under the Italian sun, running with the bulls in Pamplona, or participating in a Japanese tea ceremony while soaking up culture and learning a language? If so, then participating in a language school is an ideal vacation choice for you.
Surprisingly affordable, studying abroad is a growing travel trend. Courses are available around the world: Spanish in Buenos Aires, Japanese in Tokyo, Russian in St. Peterburg, and Arabic in Cairo.
This travel option offers myriad benefits that you may not have considered previously. Spending several weeks in a foreign city gives you the chance to soak up the real culture, not just the typical tourist attractions. A homestay is almost always optional with language study, and living with a local family gives you fantastic insight into the everyday workings of your host culture. You will eat typical foods, learn how your family lives, and create relationships that will last a lifetime.
When you study abroad, you’re typically treated to 20 hours per week of intensive language courses and invited to participate in school-sponsored cultural activities. You and your classmates will not only learn how to conjugate verbs, but will also salsa dance in Costa Rica, prepare sushi in Japan, and cheer at a soccer match in Spain. You won’t just be an outside observer, but instead a participant in a fascinating new culture.
I can tell you from firsthand experience that a language and cultural study can be life changing. When your host family meets you at the airport that first day, you may not understand a word they say. You may feel nervous or overwhelmed, even. But when you arrive home and they feed you a bit of food, you’ll feel your nerves start calm and the process will begin. By the time your stay is over, you’ll have some new language skills, a new world view, and a family that will always welcome you back with open arms. Can you say that about your average vacation?
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