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  • 5 Latin American YouTubers to Watch to Practice your Spanish!

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    Have you ever wondered who some of the most popular travel YouTubers in Latin America are? These fun content creators have been filming and editing videos for years, taking their Spanish-speaking audiences around the world through their camera lenses.  As a student currently learning or practicing Spanish, checking out some of these YouTubers before your … Read More

    Día de los Muertos

    Posted by lyoung

    You’ve probably seen the colorful skulls and flowers that surface around Halloween every year, but did you know there’s much more to them than candy? They are a part of Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multi-day holiday from November 1–2 that celebrates life and death. … Read More

    The Importance of Immersion: An Interview with Rachael Cohen

    Posted by lyoung

    Rachael Cohen, an AMIGOS alum and former project supervisor, shares her most impactful experiences, the importance of cultural immersion, and how AMIGOS encouraged her to pursue global health in college. What AMIGOS programs have you joined? My first AMIGOS experience was in 2015 as a summer volunteer in Oaxaca, Mexico. Since then I have served … Read More

    The Benefits of Unplugging

    Posted by lyoung

    Every day, we spend hours glued to a screen. But what happens if you put the phone away and take a break from technology? Many students who travel with AMIGOS get a chance to unplug and enjoy life beyond a screen. Here are some of the benefits of unplugging: Improved Quality of Life The less … Read More

    Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos, Oh My!

    Posted by lyoung

    Imagine yourself hiking through the snowy peaks of Mt. Chimborazo, Ecuador during an excursion break on your AMIGOS Gap Year. You’re taking in the beautiful views when you see something move out of the corner of your eye. Is it an alpaca? Maybe a llama? It’s probably a vicuña! But… What’s that? Vicuñas are members … Read More

    Best Excursions in Latin America Off the Beaten Path

    Posted by lyoung

    It’s one thing to experience tourist spots when you travel, but it’s a completely different adventure when you go beyond the beaten path and explore something entirely new! Latin America is filled with a ton of hidden gems, and AMIGOS will take you there. Here are five excursions in Latin America off the beaten path: … Read More

    5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer Abroad

    Posted by lyoung

    Why volunteer abroad? There are a million ways you could spend your summer break: sleeping all day, getting a part-time job, making a YouTube channel, eating as much ice cream as possible… But what if you could do something totally different? Something out of your comfort zone that could broaden your personal, professional, and educational … Read More

    Just Audrey

    Posted by lyoung

    Like an idiot, I came to Ecuador carrying expectations. Last August I looked ahead and saw “cool traveler adventurer Audrey,” the girl that could solve any problem. The girl that could speak fluent Spanish, change the world with her art, maybe even has a cool haircut. Independent, strong, and a citizen of the world: I … Read More

    What you need to know before you go abroad

    Posted by primergrey

    Are you or your child considering a summer or gap program in another country? Here are some questions to ask providers (and our answers!) to find out what you need to know before you go abroad.   What you need to know before you go abroad: How long have you been running programs? More than … Read More

    Finding Family in Ecuador

    Posted by primergrey

    Audrey is among the first cohort of AMIGOS gap participants in Ecuador. Permanent staff and AMIGOS participants throughout the year increase project sustainability and build stronger relationships in local communities. “You need to speak slowly to Audrey please, she is not stupid, only learning Spanish. We are very proud of her.” This note, scribbled in … Read More

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