Estudiar en el extranjero

buscar un programa

to look for a program

especializarse

to specialize

ampliar los horizontes

to broaden your horizons

hacer una excursión

to go on a day trip

investigar

to research; to investigate

vale la pena

it's worth it

conocer

to know, to be acquainted with

disfrutar

to enjoy

estudiar en el extranjero

to study abroad

experimentar una cultura nueva

to experience a new culture

hospedarse

to stay in a hotel

quedarse

to stay, remain

probar comida

to taste (food); to try (food)

visitar lugares históricos

to visit historical places

el alojamiento

lodging

la beca

grant, fellowship, scholarship

la conciencia cultural

cultural awareness

la destreza personal

personal skill

las expectativas

expectations, hopes, prospects

la naturaleza

nature

la perspectiva mundial

global perspective

la asignaturia secundaria

a minor in college

el choque cultural

culture shock

el crecimiento personal

personal growth

la especialidad

major, specialization

la familia anfitriona

host family

la pasantía

internship, work experience

la vida nocturna

nightlife

académico/a

academic

aventurero/a

adventurous

caro/a

expensive

emocionante

exciting

impresionante

impressive, striking

me parece genial

I think it's great

me parece desafiante

I think it's challenging

estar ansioso/ansiosa

to be anxious

agradable

pleasant, nice

barato, barata

cheap, inexpensive

educativo, educativa

educational

hermoso, hermosa

beautiful

influyente

influential

¡Qué guay!

How cool!

¡Qué chévere!

How cool!

estar emocionado/emocionada

to be excited

estar nostálgico / nostálgica

to be homesick

crecer

to grow up

vale la pena

it's worth it

mejorar el idioma

improve your language skills

superar los obstáculos

to overcome obstacles challenges

sentirse nostálgico/a

to be homesick