Summer studying abroad?

Studying abroad in the Summer in Spain?

• I'm a Junior in high school, and I really want to do like a study abroad program to Spain over the summer 08 before my senior year. I was looking into programs with amerispan [www.amerispan.com] and also with ISA [www.studiesabroad.com] but i dont know if theyre any good..? But the ISA one doesnt offer any language classes. I'm looking to have fun [so not a really strict program] and take some spanish classes, also if it is possible to earn like college credits, then that would be good too. But I would be going by myself & not know anyone, so I dont want to homestay by myself or anything like that, but rather stay in like a dorm or something with a roomate whos also in the program so I can make friends and such. So: does anyone know any good study abroad programs for high school students that have dorms and stuff? Also, if you have any study abroad experience, please share.

• Answer:

  Academic Study Associates has a study abroad program in Barcelona that is in a dorm setting rather than a homestay situation. Spanish classes take place in the morning at all different levels and there are cultural electives in the afternoon. The program has a focus on learning about responsibility so there is a lot of freedom to choose what you want to do in the evening in town, etc. I worked with their England program last summer and all the students on the program loved it! Good luck on your search.