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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Thursday, January 28, 2016
ISAM 2017!
Great group of Spanish speakers going to Argentina this summer!!!! Scour this blog to get more information for your trip!
Is the ZIKA Virus in Argentina?
Here is the latest from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website regarding ZIKA in South America. Argentina is not on the current list.
Exchange Group 2016 - Preparation Activities
This year we have a nice group taking shape that is planning to go to Argentina. I'm looking forward to preparing them for this amazing experience. Since I am teaching Spanish this year, I am going to have these students relating more with our local Hispanic community. They will be doing the following activities:
1) New Market Church Spanish Sabbath School Visits
2) New Market Church Spanish Translation Observation
3) Harrisonburg Spanish Church Visits
These activities, combined with ongoing Spanish lessons, should prepare these young people to "hit the ground running" with their Spanish in Argentina.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
SVA Argentina Exchange Program - Summer 2015
How fast a year goes by! In just a few weeks, another group of SVA students will head out on an adventure of a lifetime in the land of the Gaucho - Argentina! (READ MORE BELOW)
NOTE: Please read the information on right hand of this site. It will answer a lot of questions you may have. Here are some things to remember
1. Take warm clothes. It will be winter there. Most buildings are NOT heated either. Also, bring boots for the rain. When it rains, it's like a flood. Check out the weather widget on this page.
2. There is no visa required for American or Dominican citizens. Americans must pay a $160 Reciprocity Fee (see link on the right side of this page). It is easy to do online. Print it out and have it with your passport when you travel.
3. Although we haven't purchased tickets yet, look at the baggage limit guidelines with the airline we used last year, Avianca. That will give you an idea of how much weight you can bring. Once the tickets are purchased, the airline will have its own particular baggage limits, and they will probably be pretty similar. FYI.
4. Internet/Wifi - Connectivity in Argentina is not at the level we are used to in the United States, but you will find the wifi hotspots on campus or throughout Argentina. So, you will have no problem connecting with loved ones, although it may be on a delayed basis at times.
5. Time difference is one hour from the U.S. East Coast. So, at noon in New York City it is 1:00 p.m. in Argentina.
6. Check out the links on the bottom right about ISAM. They have a very active facebook page and videos of the campus, cafeteria, etc.
7. Read about Arturo Finis. He is the man in charge of this program at ISAM. Last year one night my son was suffering from a respiratory problem. Arturo made a call and had a great doctor there in a very short time. I didn't ask for that, but he sensed it was needed and made it happen. Let me tell you that you wouldn't find anyone better to have with you in a tight situation. He has global experience, outlook, and enjoys his work. You can find his contact info below as well. Gracias, Arturo!
8. Speak to the SVA students who went to Argentina for advice. They did well and can explain it all to you. They are seniors - Reiss, Sarah, James, and River.
9. Leo Messi, Argentinean national icon, is arguably the most famous soccer play in the planet. Here is some of his story...
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM? WHAT IS GOD'S DREAM FOR YOU? WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE FOR IT?
NOTE: Please read the information on right hand of this site. It will answer a lot of questions you may have. Here are some things to remember
1. Take warm clothes. It will be winter there. Most buildings are NOT heated either. Also, bring boots for the rain. When it rains, it's like a flood. Check out the weather widget on this page.
2. There is no visa required for American or Dominican citizens. Americans must pay a $160 Reciprocity Fee (see link on the right side of this page). It is easy to do online. Print it out and have it with your passport when you travel.
3. Although we haven't purchased tickets yet, look at the baggage limit guidelines with the airline we used last year, Avianca. That will give you an idea of how much weight you can bring. Once the tickets are purchased, the airline will have its own particular baggage limits, and they will probably be pretty similar. FYI.
4. Internet/Wifi - Connectivity in Argentina is not at the level we are used to in the United States, but you will find the wifi hotspots on campus or throughout Argentina. So, you will have no problem connecting with loved ones, although it may be on a delayed basis at times.
5. Time difference is one hour from the U.S. East Coast. So, at noon in New York City it is 1:00 p.m. in Argentina.
6. Check out the links on the bottom right about ISAM. They have a very active facebook page and videos of the campus, cafeteria, etc.
7. Read about Arturo Finis. He is the man in charge of this program at ISAM. Last year one night my son was suffering from a respiratory problem. Arturo made a call and had a great doctor there in a very short time. I didn't ask for that, but he sensed it was needed and made it happen. Let me tell you that you wouldn't find anyone better to have with you in a tight situation. He has global experience, outlook, and enjoys his work. You can find his contact info below as well. Gracias, Arturo!
8. Speak to the SVA students who went to Argentina for advice. They did well and can explain it all to you. They are seniors - Reiss, Sarah, James, and River.
9. Leo Messi, Argentinean national icon, is arguably the most famous soccer play in the planet. Here is some of his story...
"Siempre quise jugar profesionalmente y siempre supe que para eso tenía que hacer un montón de sacrificios terribles", comentó Messi. "Hice sacrificios al irme de Argentina, dejar a mi familia para empezar una nueva vida. Tuve que cambiar de amigos; mi gente, todo", agregó el astro de Barcelona.
"Todo lo que hice, lo hice por el fútbol, para lograr mi sueño. Es por eso que no me fui de fiesta, o muchas otras cosas. Siempre me gustó el fútbol y siempre le dediqué mucho tiempo a eso", añadió.
Cuando era chico, mis amigos me llamaban para salir, pero quería quedarme en casa porque tenía que entrenar al día siguiente. Nada cambió desde que era chico. Mis amigos salen, y yo me quedo en casa", siguió Messi.
"Pero no es por nada, porque sabía que tenía que ser de esa manera y, en ese momento, estaba totalmente dedicado al fútbol", dijo el rosarino. "Nunca voy a dejar de aprender", completó Messi.
Partial Translation:
"I made a lot of sacrifices by leaving Argentina, leaving my family to start a new life. But everything I did, I did for football, to achieve my dream. That's why I didn't go out partying, or do a lot of other things."
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM? WHAT IS GOD'S DREAM FOR YOU? WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE FOR IT?
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