FAQ

What will my room be like/Where will I stay?

You will have your own bed (typically a single), a place to put your belongings, and a workspace either in the room or nearby.

How will I get arround?

You will be able to walk to classes and other cultural activities during the week. Weekend tours/excursions include transportation. Once you arrive, you will receive a walking orientation to learn how to get around easily.

What about the food?

All our programs provide a varied diet. In Europe and the USA, a continental-style breakfast is common (coffee, tea, milk, crackers, bread or sometimes cereal). Lunch is typically the largest meal of the day in Spain and Mexico with the evening meal being lighter but filling as well.

In some countries, such as France and Costa Rica, only breakfast and dinner are served, but the evening meal is plentiful. In Mexico and Peru, you will find more indigenous foods. In the Caribbean areas, you will find a Creole influence which is a mix of New World (The Americas) and Old World cuisines (Spain, France, Italy, etc.) sometimes with an African influence.

Special dietary requests due to health or religious reasons will be accommodated. Please note this on your registration form.

What should I take?

Once you have registered, you will receive a detailed "What to Pack?" checklist and an Orientation Handbook tailored to where you will live and study. These city/culture-specific manuals are full of practical information to help you get organized, but more importantly, to make your transition a breeze!

We find that students and parents have most of their questions answered and concerns addressed after reading the handbook and attending the Orientation Meeting.

What is a typical day like?

Most students begin classes at nine or ten o’clock in the morning. Your schedule will depend on on your language level and the classes you take. Students typically have class until one or two o’clock in the afternoon.

Classes last three hours with a couple of breaks, or more, depending on the country, your age, and/or level of language.

In Europe and Latin America, students return to their host family or dorm to eat after classes since many countries close for lunch from 2-5 PM. During this time students get together to do sports, exercise, or just hang out.

Sometimes students will be given a packed lunch if they plan to meet up with their teacher or a guide to do some sightseeing or other fun social activities.

Students usually return home for the evening meal. This meal can occur at various times depending on the culture, for example... Spain and Mexico: 8:30-10 pm, in the USA: 5-7 pm, and in Ireland and France: 7-8 pm.

What if I get sick?

You will always have someone available to help you if you become ill. Whether in a dorm or with a host family, there is someone present, 24-7. CONEXUS representatives and language center staff are also available 24/7.

All students are required to have traveler’s insurance which includes health insurance.

What important papers do I need?

USA and EU students going abroad: A current passport with an expiration date at least six months beyond the date of your return home.

EU Citizens going to Ireland and EU countries: A DNI is sufficient.

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