Nice to meet you!
Hi girls!
Congratulations on your scholarship! We’ve created this blog to share practical tips as well as our fondest memories about our trip to Austin, Texas.
Meet the first ASI team! We were the first team of Argentinian teachers to take part in the American Studies Institute Training, a two-week study program which features Methodology and Culture Seminars and a Listening and Speaking workshop. Besides, you’ll have the opportunity to go sightseeing and gain first-hand knowledge of American Culture.
Please feel free to post any messages, comments or questions (in English or Spanish!). We would really like to keep in touch with you.
From left to right: Silvia Giménez (Mendoza), Graciela Albiñana (San Juan), Gabriela Oñativia (Salta), María Elena Suppo (Santa Fe), María Clara Simoni (Córdoba), Marisa Brunengo (La Pampa) and Carla Raguseo (Rosario, Santa Fe).
Texas Capitol
Debriefing at the Embassy with Ms.Martha Buckley, Ms. Norma González and Mr. Robert Banks.
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Hello! I`m Griselda from La Pampa, I`m so happy I have been chosen for this experience!Marisa, who travelled last February to Texas (she really deserved it since she is a superb teacher), is a friend of mine , and she has told me it was wonderful and absolutely free!(and that`s great for us(teachers)Carla, thank you for your collaboration! A hug
Griselda
Hi, Griselda!
So, you are a friend of Marisa’s. What a coincidence! Marisa and I got along very well. She’s a very sensitive and passionate person. I guess she must have already briefed you on the trip. Good for you!
Keep in touch!
Carla
Hi,everybody!!!! Well, Carla has already introduced me. We are both from Rosario and we work for A.R.I.C.A.N.A., a binational center. She traveled to Texas last January and she is helping me a lot!!! I’m really happy about this scholarship and I’m really looking forward to making the most of this experience!!! See you all next week!!! Jesica
PS: Thanks a lot, Carli !!!!!!!!
Hi Carla!
I’m Paola from la Palestina, Cba. I know Maria Clara Simoni, she was my teacher when I was studying to become an English teacher. Thank u so much for taking some time to write to us and tell us about ur experience! I’m looking forward to go to Austin, I believe we’re gonna have a great time there! Thanks again!
Hi again, Paola!
I’ll answer your question here so that everybody can read it. When we traveled, we stayed at an Extended Stay Hotel.Each of us shared the room with another teacher. In fact, María Clara Simoni was my roommate!!! The rooms were very comfortable. They have two big beds, a TV, a desk and a small kitchen.
This was our hotel’s site, check it out: http://www.homesteadhotels.com/minisite/?hotelID=1
Important: Each room also has an iron and a hair dryer, so don’t carry any of these as I did!!
Regards,
Carla
Hi Girls!! My name is Marysol and I’m from San Juan. I know Graciela Albiñana. She was my teacher at university and she is my coordinator at “Asociaciòn de Cultura Saint John’s”. She is giving me really useful information about some places in Austin. She told me that the experience is absolutely great and fruitfuil! I’m looking forward to meeting all you and travelling to Texas!! I`m sure that we`ll have a wonderful time all together! See you soon!
Mary
Hi! I’m Marisa. from Santa Rosa, La Pampa. Congratulations to all of you for having won the scholarship. Everything is going to be fine, very well organised and people are very friendly. Try to make the most of it! Thanks for the compliments Griselda and Carla. Carla, congratulations on your photo story. It’s wonderful. Keep in touch marisa
Hi, Marisa!
It’s great to hear from you again. Thanks a lot for your comment.
Hugs,
Carla
Carla, I was wondering about the voltage of electricity there. It’s to recharge the batteries of the digi cam, not big deal.
Another thing, did u have in mind a project to carry out in argentina before going to texas? I keep thinking about it, but since I’m not sure about what we are going to do there, I find it really hard. As far as I heard we are taking some courses on methodology, US culture…
take care
kisses
Pao
Hi, Paola,
The voltage is 110. I remember some of the girls tried to buy a transformer there but it was impossible. So, it could be a good idea to take one with you.
As regards the project, I did have something in mind before traveling. As you can see, I am interested in online exchanges. But if you still don’t, maybe you’ll come up with an idea on the spot. I’m sure the teachers there will be able to help you out.
Hugs,
Carla
hi Carla, what a great job you’ve done with this site! Every picture I see brings a whole deal of memories, feelings and sensations back. Congratulations. And congratulations, too, to all the other people who’ve won the scholarships.
a big hug, Clara
Thanks Clara!
Please, stick around to meet the new participants and share your experience with them. I know one of your colleagues, Joe, is travelling this time, so I bet he’s going to get some first-hand advice about the trip.
Hugs,
Carla
Congratulations to the third group of grantees who are travelling in January!!!I’m Marisa from la Pampa, I went last February. Everything is going to be ok as it is very well organised so relax and try to make the most of the intercultural exchange, which is the key to it. Make contact with as many people as possible, be curious, have a plan.
And talking about plans, Carla you are a genious!! this blog is wonderful, CONGRATS to you!!!
…and new girls don’t hesitate to ask any questions
you have about the trip. We’ll be very glad to answer if we can.
Best wishes and Happy New Year
Marisa