You’ve spent hours on language apps, but you’re stuck. You can ask “where is the bathroom?” but you can’t share a joke with a local or understand the stories behind the music. The dream is to be fluent—to order coffee with confidence, navigate markets with ease, and form genuine connections. The dream is to stop feeling like a tourist and start feeling like a part of the community.

The biggest barrier isn’t your ability to learn; it’s the overwhelming process of making it happen. How do you find a reputable language school? How do you navigate the complex student visa application? What happens in those first few confusing days after you land?

The Immersion Journey is your all-inclusive blueprint for a transformative language-learning experience. We have eliminated every single point of stress and uncertainty. We handle the complex visa paperwork and partner you with one of Medellín’s top-tier language schools. We manage the bureaucracy so you can focus on what truly matters: your learning, your adventure, and your complete immersion into the vibrant culture of Colombia. This is more than a trip; it’s your journey to fluency, fully guided.

Inclusions:

1. Visa & Residency Foundation

• Complete Student (Type V) Visa Solution:
  • Initial 1-on-1 Visa Strategy Session: A deep dive with a MOOD Travel expert to confirm your eligibility and map out your entire visa timeline.
  • Full Legal Processing: Our expert Colombian immigration law partners will handle every aspect of your student visa application, ensuring accuracy and compliance. (document apostille & translation services not included)
  • MOOD Concierge Coordination: We serve as your single point of contact, managing all communication and ensuring a seamless, stress-free process.
• Cédula (Foreign ID) Guidance & Appointment Support:
  • We provide the exact procedures and schedule the necessary appointments to ensure you can quickly obtain your Colombian Foreign ID card (Cédula de Extranjería)—a mandatory step once you are approved—turning a complex bureaucratic process into a simple appointment.
• School Enrollment & Logistics:
  • Based on your goals and learning style, we work with you to help you through the full enrollment process for you in one of our vetted, top-rated language schools in Medellín, renowned for their immersive methods and excellent instructors.

1. Personalized Health & Risk Management

• The Seamless Health Strategy Session (60-Minute Private Consultation):
  • A dedicated consultation focused entirely on your health coverage transition and risk mitigation:
    1. Visa Compliance Coverage: We guide you through selecting the mandatory private health insurance required for your Student Visa application, ensuring the plan meets all regulatory criteria.
    2. U.S. Marketplace & Expat Options: We advise on the feasibility of maintaining American Marketplace (ACA) coverage while residing abroad and discuss US-based international plans for those who desire continued access to U.S. care.
    3. Navigating Colombian Healthcare: A frank discussion on the advantages of the Colombian system (low cost, direct specialist access) versus the U.S. system, setting clear expectations for managing appointments, pharmacies, and utilizing the local public/private options.

III. Premier On-the-Ground Setup & Immersion

• Dual-Phase Student Relocation Masterplan:
  • A private, 60-minute relocation consultation focused on life in Medellin (budgeting, transportation, local safety).
• The “Student Commute” Housing Orientation Tour (Half Day):
  • A focused, private tour of the key neighborhoods around your school, focusing on budget dining, local transport routes (Metro/Bus), and securing reliable, affordable student accommodation. This replaces the standard tourist tour with practical, budget-focused guidance.
• Airport Welcome & Transfer:
  • We’ll arrange for a trusted, private driver to meet you upon arrival and take you safely to your initial accommodation.
• First Day Chaperone & Neighborhood Orientation:
  • A bilingual guide will meet you on your first day of class, help you get oriented with the school, introduce you to your neighborhood, and ensure you have a confident, stress-free start to your academic journey.
• “The Student Success” Resource Kit:
  • Our exclusive digital guide bundle, including a pre-arrival checklist, a comprehensive guide to life in Medellín, and tips for making local friends and practicing your Spanish outside of class.