SPI Announces The Life-Long Benefits Of Its High School Study Abroad Summer Language Immersion Programs

Online, May 13, 2011 (Newswire.com) - SPI Study Abroad, the leading provider of high-quality summer language immersion programs at the high school level, is pleased to announce the growth and success of its students returning from program sessions in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica and China. Find out more about these incredible study abroad opportunities now.

Immersion experiences like the ones offered through SPI Study Abroad are truly the best way to become proficient in another language and culture. The fluency with which SPI's students return attests to the success of its summer language immersion programs. Izabel, a participant in SPI's Biarritz, France program returned home to Austin, Texas saying about her experience, "I grew really close to my host family and I caught a glimpse of France's culture in a way I never imagined possible before going on this trip. I learned 10 times more French this summer than a full year of classes at home." These language skills are ones that can benefit a student for the rest of his or her life, especially in an increasingly globalized society. In today's professional world, employees capable of speaking another language and operating within another culture are in great demand.

SPI is also seeing its participants get a jump-start on college credit as a direct result of their summer study abroad experiences. The language fluency students develop during SPI's immersion programs well prepares students to succeed on both AP and IB exams. Rob, a parent of an SPI participant from New York, New York, said about his child's experience, "My son was able to enter college nearly a sophomore because of his summer experiences abroad with SPI. Your programs truly helped prepare him for college in every way; self-reliance, maturity, decision making skills, and most of all the ability to speak another language! Thank you for this life changing experience."

In addition to the tangible rewards of a high school study abroad experience, SPI Study Abroad is excited to see students enjoying other life-long benefits that include:
• Strengthened self-esteem and confidence
• Increased geographic and cultural awareness
• Gained appreciation for international travel
• New international friendships
• Greater acceptance of newcomers to his or hers own country

For more information about SPI and for 2011 summer program details, please visit www.spiabroad.com.

About SPI Study Abroad
SPI High School Study Abroad offers high quality Spanish, French, and Italian language and culture immersion summer programs exclusively for high school students since 1996.