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CIEE January in Palma, Spain (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • Program Terms: J-Term
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: European Studies, Management, Sustainability, Tourism
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

January in Palma

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN

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Program Overview

Spend your January studying abroad in Palma de Mallorca, a dreamy Mediterranean island home to stunning scenery, unique Mediterranean cuisine and traditions, and fascinating natural protected areas. This incredible Spanish city is a top European destination, welcoming around 12 million tourists annually, and a special place to focus on social and environmental responsibility.

Designed for students excited to explore the balance between tourism and sustainable development, biodiversity and nature-based tourism, and modern life and historic traditions, this program invites you to study how tourism, culture, and nature work together. Students living with local families will also immerse themselves in Mallorquin culture, thus contributing to socially responsible tourism during their time abroad.

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE THIS MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND

To learn about its long history, welcoming inhabitants, delicious gastronomy, and healthy lifestyle

DISCOVER LOCAL TRADITIONS

By living with a host family and participating in the most important celebration of the island, Sant Sebastià, with music, bonfires, and outdoor barbecues

LEARN BY DOING

With small-group cooking lessons, a wine-tasting experience, and site tours through the nature of the of the island that make this distinct Spanish island a favorite tourist destination.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Visit Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Mallorca’s most important and stunning mountain range overlooking the blue Mediterranean, where you’ll learn about its historical towns and gastronomy
  • Discover the multi-layered city of Palma and its architectural treasures, such as the impressive Gothic Cathedral and the only round medieval castle in Spain, with its beautiful bird’s-eye view of Palma  
  • Try Mallorcan homemade almond ice cream, ensaïmada, or empanadas at Can Joan de S’Aigo, a traditional 300-year-old creamery
  • Learn to appreciate the flavor and vintage of wine during a visit to Mallorca’s traditional winery, Macià Batle
  • Explore the Natural Park of Albufera de Mallorca, the island’s most important wetland area, to learn about birdwatching as an ecotourism-based activity; the economic impact of the area on the nearby community, and sustainability initiatives of the supporting organization.

Local Engagement
  • Get to know your surroundings with the help of?Amigos Españoles, Spanish university students who will introduce you to the city  
  • Attend festivals, movies, tapas nights, beach picnics, and more with local Spanish university students

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Chinese 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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