CIEE Semester in Alicante, Spain

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Locations: Alicante, Spain
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Advertising, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminology, Culture, Ecology, Economics, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Health Science, History, Human Resources Management, International Business, International Relations, Internships, IT/Computer Science, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Relations, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Sports Science, Tourism, Urban Studies, Writing	Program Type:	Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in the coastal Spanish city of Alicante! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Alicante program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.??

When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses (in English or Spanish) at CIEE Alicante and CIEE’s renowned partner institution, the Universidad de Alicante (UA). You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like language, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.

Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to participate actively in Alicante’s local community. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with optional credit-bearing internships, volunteering opportunities, or language programs. Don't stop there; round out your study abroad adventure by participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and off-the-beaten-path trips organized by CIEE to appreciate Spain’s impressive cultural attractions and landmarks.

Unique Experiences

TAKE A QUICK TRAM RIDE

into the city center to explore

MEET LOCAL FRIENDS

for a typical Alicante tardeo full of tapas and wine while practicing your Spanish

ENJOY ALL ALICANTE HAS TO OFFER

including its delicious eateries, amazing museums, and beautiful port

Excursions & Activities

Enjoy weekend trips to emblematic Spanish cities
Tour Santa Bárbara Castle and the Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in Granada, Madrid, Seville, or Valencia
Take day trips to explore the Alicante Province or the Valencia region
Explore sites like Guadalest Castle, the Canelobre Caves, the Algar Waterfalls, or Altea on the Mediterranean coast
Go on walking tours of the different neighborhoods of Alicante and its surrounding villages and towns
Take part in the infamous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
Play soccer and watch the local team (Hercules) win
Try your hand at cooking tapas to partake in Alicante’s traditions with local peers

Internship

A for-credit internship (in English or in Spanish) allows students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a local company within a variety of industry sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, students participating in an internship program have a weekly classroom component, which provides academic support to their practical experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
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
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

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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