Dos and Donts: Applying for a Student Visa

From experience, we can tell you that often times things dont often go as planned, and the student visa process often takes longer than anticipated. We put together a few helpful tips to make your visa application process run smoothly!...

Lunes de Aguas

One great thing about studying abroad in Spain is that there are a number of traditional festivals that you can participate in! Lunes de Aguas, a local Salamanca festival, takes place the Monday after Easter. In Salamanca, many business, schools, and offices close for the afternoon to celebrate. On this day,...

What is Semana Santa in Spain?

Semana Santa is a rich, expressive, and ancient tradition in Spain. Its intensity can be startling, but its beauty and profoundness will give you an unforgettable study abroad immersion experience. The style and mood of Semana Santa festivities vary depending on region, city, and time of day. Some processions are...

Celebrate Semana Santa in Spain

Spain is internationally recognized for its rich tradition and culture, the importance placed on family celebrations. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a customary celebration that is extravagantly celebrated throughout Spain. Similar to the U.S. Spring Break, Semana Santa implies a weeklong vacation for students. It is the week preceding...

Welcome to Mester!

Welcome to Mesters new website, a place for past, present and future students to interact. Mester Academy works hard to continuously improve Spanish language education, and to provide true immersion into Spanish culture. With this blog, we hope to keep students informed about whats going on in our school, as...