Lasting changes in your life by means of International Internships and Edutravel
Jill Arcaro: Welcome to BEST ProgramsAs the founder and acting manager of this transformative initiative since its inception over 10 years ago, I’m delighted to introduce you to our exceptional educational opportunities. At BEST Programs, we go beyond traditional academic study programs, focusing on experiential learning and personal growth. more
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Intern Abroad: Testimony Letters 2010-14
Dear BEST, As per your request I want to let you know a description of my duties and what projects I´m contributing to at Red Deportes in Madrid. I am helping locate and pitch to potential sponsors for a sports event that raises money and awareness to deal with AIDS. I also went to nearby towns to teach young children about Africa through an interactive exhibit of objects and paintings from Africa itself. Thank you for this…
Best Programs Launches New Website: Edu-travel Package Programs
From October 1, 2016 Best Programs proudly announces the launching of its new website making edu-travel even more accessible for experiential learning in selected countries worldwide. Programs are all set to start immediately with no age or origin restrictions. (Versión en español más abajo) BEST’s spirit is reflected in the design and technology of the new website: dynamic, aesthetically pleasing, easy to use. Its aim is to provide a comfortable platform giving the user the confidence and…
Cultural Adaptation is up to YOU
by Jill Arcaro Gordon After the initial elation of novelty when transported into a foreign culture, the shock and frustrations of having to adapt culturally can be overwhelming. I myself have experienced them all and continue to suffer from the habit of comparing, both favorably and not, after more than 10 years in Europe. Would I think of moving? Not for a minute. But I really could have used the experiences of someone in the know! So,…
Practicalities and Idiosyncrasies of Life in Madrid
by Jill Arcaro-Gordon from Best Programs Time to get used to the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of your new home away from home. When you come to live in Madrid, the burden of cultural adjustment will be upon YOU, and there will be significant changes to which you will have to adjust. Spain is a western country with attitudes, habits, and a standard of living that is broadly speaking the same as in Britain and the…
Intern in Europe: Why and How
by Jill Arcaro Intern in Europe: Why?… An international internship can be the most important point in your resume and lead to discovery and deepening of both personal and career relations. Academic courses are a good basis, but internships abroad are a better investment for life-long value based on experience, not words. Students who have to adapt to business and cultural practices in another country tend to quickly develop the qualities of problem solving and high levels…
Yes! You Can Live and Work in Madrid and Here’s How
You can live and work in Madrid! See here our Internship in Spain program! Live the experience! Jill Arcaro Gordon You can study and work in Madrid! “Sunny Spain”…things were never brighter. Fabulous food and wines… soccer…flamenco, passion… no friendlier people, generosity…time-honored traditions. A country where pleasures can be as profound as the works of Cervantes or as simple and sweet as a cup of coffee. Spain has an awesome amount to offer foreigners, whether students, travelers…