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CIEE Language and Culture Program in Alicante, Spain (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Alicante, Spain
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2021 02/26/2021 03/19/2021 TBA TBA
Spring 2022 09/24/2021 10/11/2021 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Areas of Study: Art History, Communications, Economics, Education, European Studies, Film, Gender Studies, General Business, History, International Relations, Literature, Political Science, Politics, Sociology, Spanish, Studio Art, Urban Studies, Women's Studies Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Program Options: Study Abroad Academic Level: Sophomore
Language of Instruction: Spanish Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay
Program Description:

Language + Culture

Alicante, Spain

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Program Overview

Awash in Mediterranean warmth, Alicante sparkles with beautiful beaches by day and festive energy by night. Here you'll find endless opportunities to rapidly improve your Spanish – like chatting with Spanish peers in a language exchange program, practicing with your host family, and exploring open-air markets. And with outings to treasured monuments and nearby cities, plus cooking classes, dancing workshops, hiking, theatre, and more, you'll never run out of ways to immerse yourself in Alicante.

Unique Experiences

TRAVEL TO ANOTHER AMAZING SPANISH CITY,

such as Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, or Granada for a weekend.

LIVE WITH A SPANISH FAMILY

at their Alicante home – soak up the language and the culture as you live like a local in this vibrant city.

LEARN ALONGSIDE PEERS FROM SPAIN

and other countries at Universidad de Alicante, one of the country's newest universities with a modern campus and an international vibe.

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Excursions

  • Put your coursework in context with visits to museums, theaters, and cultural sites.
  • Explore beyond the city with day trips to provincial highlights like the Algar Waterfalls, Canelobre Caves, Calpe, Altea, and Guadalest Castle, or to Valencian Autonomous Community.
  • Discover another beautiful Spanish city, such as Granada, Madrid, or Valencia.
  • Take your pick of nonstop activities offered weekly by both CIEE and the University Language Center – hiking, sports, cinema, cooking workshops, dance classes, theater, guided tours – boredom is not an option!
 

Language Immersion

  • Make new friends as you practice your Spanish language skills with Spanish students during linguistic activities.
  • Join a language exchange program.
  • Play sports (soccer, basketball, etc.), go hiking, and take part in fun activities around the city – all while you speak Spanish!

Projects

  • Volunteer with senior citizens, children, or those with disabilities in Alicante or San Vicente.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Three-day orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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