Thursday, October 7, 2010

The "On-Time" Airline

Hey guys, anyone thinking about participating on our Teach Spain program? You might want to look into purchasing a flight to London and then flying from London to Madrid? Or perhaps already in Spain and looking for a cheap, quick way to get around Europe. RyanAir.com is a great resource when looking for last minute flights! Our friends at vagabondish.com posted an excellent, sarcastic article called: A Tribute to RyanAir: Decoding the Perfect Business Plan. Check it out here: http://www.vagabondish.com/ryanair-budget-airline-tribute/

They may conclude that you'll end up spending more money and time if you use RyanAir - however, we tend to disagree! The key is be sure to research where the airport is you are flying into before buying your ticket. (It may well be an hour outside the center of town). But isn't that typical of most airports in big cities anyways? The other thing to keep in mind, is get all the details right when purchasing the ticket - don't try and change the name or the date on the ticket. Heck, you only lost $50 if you can't use the ticket. For great priced flights around Europe, check it out! Safe travels.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Participant Video Contest - Win $150!

Guide for Video Submissions
Here’s how to participate:
1. Create a 1-2 minute video about your experience abroad. Get creative! Your video should explain what made your experience unique. You can focus on your work, on your host family or anything that was the highlight of your experience.
3. Upload your video to YouTube or an alternative sharing platform of your choice.
4. Notify AIDE Abroad that you wish to enter the contest by emailing us at: reinventyourself@aideabroad.org. Please include:
  • your full name
  • a link to your video
  • the title of your video
  • the program you are participating in
5. All eligible videos will be featured here AIDE's blog.
6. The winner will be notified in late November 2010. 

Any questions? Contact AIDE Abroad at: reinventyourself@aideabroad.org

Not sure where to start? Need tips? 

Perhaps you could focus on:
  • Host Family/Housing: Show us where you live or show us who you live with!
  • Internship/ Volunteer project:What is your position? Show us clips from a typical day on the job. Or show us the volunteer project you have been working at, and the work you have accomplished!
  • Language proficiency: Has your Spanish improved? Did you meet friends in your language class that you'll never forget? Tell us about it! 
  • Settling in to a new culture: Were you exposed to some new food, drink or custom that surprised you? Share it with us!