CIEE Summer Language and Culture Program in Alicante, Spain

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Locations: Alicante, Spain
Program Terms: Summer
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	U of A Application Deadline	U of A Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2024	04/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	05/13/2024	07/08/2024
** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor:	Bumpers College: Madison Barnes, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Madison Barnes, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard	Type of Program:	External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.5	Credit Hours Available:	Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study:	Art, Business (Economics), Communication, English, Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, Humanities, Spanish	Program Duration:	4-8 Weeks
Credit Type:	Transfer Credit	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	Open to non-U of A students?:	No
Open to Graduate Students?:	No	Housing Options:	Dorm, Homestay
COVID-19 Vaccination:	Vendor strongly recommends (CIEE); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Coastal Alicante has a relaxed feel and a rich culture sure to inspire you to learn all that you can about Spanish heritage. This summer, explore the Mediterranean region for four or eight weeks, and choose courses in cinema and Spanish culture - all taught in English.

Unique Experiences

LIVE WITH A SPANISH FAMILY

and drink in the language as you live like a resident of this festive city.

FAST-FORWARD YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

or get a deep look into cinema or Spanish culture.

BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE OF SPAIN

with an overnight excursion and day trips full of remarkable sites.

Excursions & Activities

Tours and activities include visits to emblematic sites like like Santa Bárbara Castle, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, and the Old Quarter.
See more of Spain for a broader cultural picture with one overnight trip per session:
- Valencia, north of Alicante on the Mediterranean coast to explore the historic city center and cathedral.
- ?Granada, explore monuments like the Arabic palace Alhambra, cathedral, and Royal Chapel.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
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

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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Programs : Brochure