StudyAbroad.com Sweepstakes Sending a Student to Costa Rica
Eighth Annual Contest Shines Spotlight on Growth of International Study Programs
CHESTER, PA, February 8, 2002 -
One lucky student can spend over three weeks studying in Costa Rica this summer as the grand prizewinner in the eighth annual StudyAbroad.com Sweepstakes.
StudyAbroad.com (www.studyabroad.com), a Web site of Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. of Chester, PA, has been the number one online resource for international education information for the last six years. The sweepstakes highlights the rapid growth of StudyAbroad.com, as well as the continued advancement of the international studies industry.
The grand prize includes 24 days in Costa Rica with a group of other students and accompanying faculty and specialists. The winner will enjoy 13 days in San Jose, two days in Fortuna and Arena Volcano, two days in Monteverde, two days in Liberia, two days in Cahuita, two days in Tortuguero, and one day in Sarapiqui. Round trip airfare, accommodations in hotels and lodges, and group dinners are also included. The entire trip package is provided courtesy of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), a leading study abroad program provider.
"Study abroad can be a life-changing experience. Our sweepstakes is an event we always enjoy, not only because it helps make students aware of the comprehensive information about studying abroad at StudyAbroad.com, but because of the opportunities it presents to our winner," says Mark Shay, CEO of Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc.
"Studying overseas has always been a dream of mine, and London is one of the most fascinating cities in the world," Kasperek says. "I'm really looking forward to this chance to explore all the cultural opportunities the city - and England itself - has to offer."
He adds, "The grand prize of a summer in Costa Rica can make such an intellectual and emotional impact on someone's life, it is truly a wonderful feeling to give it away."
The grand prizewinner will be randomly selected and announced on May 1, 2002. Students can enter to win online and learn more about the sweepstakes by going to www.studyabroad.com/sweepscostarica from February 1 through April 30, 2002.
About The American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS)
In affiliation with 18 international universities, the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS) annually organizes study abroad programs for more than 5,000 American students during the academic year and the summer. All courses are for academic credit. AIFS works closely with 500 American colleges and universities providing students and faculty with high quality educational experiences abroad. AIFS also arranges study abroad programs for 80 American universities and colleges on a partnership basis, providing housing, transportation, classrooms, meals, student services and cultural activities. Faculty from U.S. institutions participating in this program teach their own courses at AIFS centers.
About StudyAbroad.com
StudyAbroad.com is the Internet's leading source of international education information. It contains directories of study abroad and intensive language programs that are organized by both subject and destination. Studyabroad.com also includes the Destination Portal Pages, the popular "StudyAbroad.com Handbook: A Guide to Traveling Abroad," discussion boards, financial aid information and much, much more. StudyAbroad.com is a service of Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. (www.edudirectories.com).
For more information on Educational Directories Unlimited, please contact Matt Ulmer by phone at 484-766-9200, via e-mail at mulmer@edudirectories.com.