October 2011
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Program Updates
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Vamos a la playa!
Of course you'll study Spanish....but what a way to do so! Whether you go to escape the cold or for the famous Carnaval, you will enjoy the beautiful city, incredible architecture, splendid beaches and Andalusian lifestyle. Learning Spanish was never this fun and relaxing!
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Travel in a Small Group
NRCSA has special pricing available for groups of 3 or more traveling together. So if you and your family or friends are planning a trip together - let us know and we will be more than happy to provide you with a group quote for your program.
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Discover French Wines
Who said learning has to be all academic? NRCSA programs engage you in the local culture, such as wine tastings, cooking classes, dance and more to help you learn faster by putting your language skills to immediate use.
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All Ages Welcome
NRCSA welcomes students of all ages! We have childrens programs for familes studying together, teen programs (both accompanied by family members and teen camps), accredited programs for university students, professional development programs, special vocabulary programs and programs designed for mature adults (50+). We look forward to helping you select the program that fits your needs!
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About NRCSA
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Live the Language • Learn the Culture • Since 1968
Our goal is your successful outcome.
We are here to help you find and enroll in the program that best meets your needs.
Join the more than 80,000 people of all ages who have "lived the culture" at NRCSA schools in 42 countries.
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 Give back while you learn a language and take away an experience of a lifetime. Teachers, professionals and students are welcome at specially designed volunteer programs that complement both their language and culture studies. Volunteering is a great way to truly experience the culture and build your resume for the future.
Volunteer Opportunities Include: Health Care, Social Services, Orphanage, Teaching English, Women Services, Services for the Visual Impaired, Teaching K12, Natural Resources, Children's Museum, Medical Volunteer, Teaching English to Street Children and Community Development.
Visit our Volunteer Portal, or Contact Kelly (kelly at nrcsa.com) for more information.
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 Now, more than ever, we live in a global economy. What happens in foreign markets has a direct effect on the economy at home, and as businesses continue to expand and conglomerates merge, you will likely find yourself working with a client or partner overseas at some point in your career.
Studying abroad is no longer something reserved for adventurous college students; business professionals looking for a competitive advantage see the benefits that training abroad bring to their careers. With so many enterprises offering similar products and services around the globe, it's important to distinguish your company from the pack and give international corporations a reason to work with you. There are many factors that determine if a company decides to partner with you: price points, product quality, efficient timing, and environmentally conscious practices. In order for you to have an edge over your competition.
Click here for the full article on Foreign Language and Cultural training for professionals abroad
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 A student's experience in Italy by Emily Orange.
Studying abroad in Rome was by far one of the most invigorating and rewarding experiences of my life. I returned a more confident, strong and accepting person. Ever since my years in high school I have always been intrigued by the differences array of European cultures – particularly Italian culture. I took Italian language classes and read as much as I could about the country, but I knew in order to really understand the culture I would have to live it!
Click here to find out more about Emily's experience. .
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 Almost all of NRCSA's locations welcome families, including young children, all year-round, but some of NRCSA's locations are much more family friendly than others. Latin America is one of the most welcoming parts of the world for families traveling and studying together. Our personal favorites are Oaxaca, Mexico, San Jose, Costa Rica, Lima, Peru, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Quito, Ecuador. After Latin America the best countries for families include: Brazil, China, Canada, France, Puerto Rico and Spain.
Whatever the destination you choose NRCSA is here to help you arrange your program, lodging and activities when you are abroad.
Please contact Sarah (sarahdv at nrcsa.com) with your questions and for help arranging your families program abroad.
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 Taipei is a great place to learn Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese and Malay languages. It is one of the Asia's most dynamic, comfortable and liveable cities. Taipei is known for having a the fine balance between business and beauty, and between chaos and convenience.
Taipei is located close to the island's north coast, with two rivers running through it and surrounded by mountains. Taipei may be the country's 21st-century business heart, but it's also a place where traditional outdoor markets thrive, particularly the popular night markets -- street festivals with food stands, flea-market finds, and carnival-like attractions -- and colorful weekend markets selling goods like jade and flowers. Just outside Taipei is the National Palace Museum, the world's premier collection of Asian antiquities and once the private imperial collection, housed in Beijing's Forbidden City for 500 years.
Please contact NRCSA with your questions or to make program arrangements.
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 Are you looking for a program to fulfill your foreign language requirements, or other general education requirements? The January Interim and Spring Semester are excellent times to go abroad and it is not too early to start planning 2012 Summer programs. Participants in NRCSA's programs have received college credit at hundreds of universities throughout the USA and Canada. NRCSA can help you with financial aid, CEU approval, GI Bill and AmeriCorps paperwork. Most governments (including the USA & Canadian governments) offer tax credits for NRCSA programs abroad. For example the USA government has the Lifetime Learning Credit ($2,000) and Hope Credit ($1,650) that help offset your tuition costs. These credits help make learning a foreign language even more affordable and present an opportunity for those interested in going abroad that should not be missed!
NRCSA has standing relationships with universities throughout the USA that allow participants in our programs to earn academic credit in over 30 countries. Participants can earn 3 credits in 2 weeks (50 class hours) or earn 12 credits in 12 weeks (240 class hours). Studying abroad is a great way to expand your resume, meet peers from every corner of the globe, build confidence in yourself and see the world. Earning college credit for doing this is just the icing on the cake! Students typically earn 10-15 credits during their semester abroad; studying a foreign language, or a variety of academic subjects at our affiliated universities in Florence or Rome.
State and Professional Licensing Agencies often have provisions to accept graduate credit for licensing requirements. NRCSA programs enable you to fulfill your requirements abroad allowing you to experience the world while receiving the credit you have earned for your program.
Contact Stephen (stephen at nrcsa.com) for more information about participating in one of NRCSA's programs for CEUs, undergraduate or graduate credit.
Contact Mike (mike at nrcsa.com) for more information about financial aid, tuition reimbursement, GI Bill, AmeriCorps, tax credits and other funding opportunities.
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