We’re a little over midway through the application process for the III Sammic Scholarship for BasqueStage. Candidates are hard at work on their applications and videos, and there are still some undecideds out there. So today we offer you a Top Ten Reasons to apply for BasqueStage. As if you needed it!
- What other chance will you have to be surrounded by so many Michelin stars (four three-star restaurants, plus the many with one and two stars)?
- Learn how to make all the traditional Basque dishes, like kokotxas al pil pil and patatas con chorizo. And then film it.
- Don’t just do a stage. Get PAID to do a stage.
- There are about a million miniature reasons to live in this region of the world. They’re elaborate, delicious, and they’re called pintxos (not tapas).
- Live among and learn more about one of the world’s most intriguing cultures, the Basques.
- Practice your Spanish (and Basque).
- Learn to cook under the wing of one of the great masters, Chef Martín Berasategui, who has restaurants across the world with Michelin stars.
- Step straight into the spotlight as you chronicle your experiences on your BasqueStage blog, twitter, and videos.
- One word: visa. We’ve got you covered.
- Finally, don’t take our word for it. Check out the experiences our stages (current and past) have had on their blogs.