Cool School of the Month

Hola Spanish learners! Have you ever considered studying Spanish abroad? The experience is indescribable not only for college students, but also for parents and seniors. Think Spanish Magazine is now presenting September's "Cool School of the Month!!" Each month, the magazine publishers will research one school abroad that we think is great!

The Cool School for September is La Escuela del Sol in Montezuma, Costa Rica. You're going to want to check this one out because they have Spanish, yoga, surfing, and--here's the kicker--fire dancing!

Perhaps the city of Montezuma is most famous for its cataratas--large waterfalls. Located on the southern coast of Costa Rica, Montezuma is unique for its cultural diversity as well as various niches for ecological exploration. Costa Rica, as a nation, is the most developed and most democratic in Central America, allowing for a pleasant and safe experience for tourists. The country, too, holds its own uniqueness. Since it is such a small country, the various ecological niches are very accessible. In one day, you could venture to rain forests, dry forests, volcanoes, the beach, and the city. What an experience!

La Escuela del Sol is an exciting place to learn Spanish, but the school also holds other activities. Have you wanted to learn to surf? Or how about yoga in one of the most picturesque places in the world! They even have fire dancing!! Que bien! The school directors, Andrea and Jeremy, fire dance at each graduation ceremony. In fact, they've even performed at the half time show at a Seattle Seahawks playoff game!

College credit is available, as well as the ability to make life long friends. The teachers are known for staying in touch with their students after the program. Says one graduate of the La Escuela del Sol school:

“I really enjoyed my experience in Montezuma. The people were all so wonderful - students and teachers alike! I think that it takes a certain kind of person to step out of their comfort zone and try a new experience like that, and it makes for a really good group of students in the school. The Spanish classes were perfect for what I was looking for - mostly conversation, with any grammar we wanted to learn. Luz was a wonderful teacher and a phenomenal person - I really enjoyed the time that I spent with her. Guillermo and Mauricio were fun and helpful. Dagmar was spectacular - by far the best yoga class I have ever taken.”

~Ashley Winter

Take a look at their website here to learn more about this exciting language abroad school. We thought that this was the school that should make the cuts to be the COOL SCHOOL OF THE MONTH. Please let us know what you think!