CIEE Language and Culture Program in Alicante, Spain

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Locations: Alicante, Spain
Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
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Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: SIU applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring Semester	2025	10/01/2024	10/01/2024	01/22/2025	05/24/2025
Fall Semester	2025	03/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Business and Adminstration, Environmental Studies, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Management, Political Science, Radio-Television, Science, Spanish, Theater	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Housing:	Apartment, Family Stay, Residence Hall	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2-Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.5	Click here for a definition of this term Type of Experience:	*Study Abroad, Internship
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Direct/Program	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer
Click here for a definition of this term Applicants:	SIUC Students Only	Click here for a definition of this term Sponsor:	CIEE

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in the dazzling, coastal city of Alicante! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Language + Culture 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, Universidad de Alicante.

Unique Experiences

LIVE WITH A SPANISH FAMILY

at their Alicante home and soak up the language and culture as you live like a local

TRAVEL TO ANOTHER AMAZING SPANISH CITY

such as Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Murcia, or Granada

LEARN ALONGSIDE PEERS FROM SPAIN

and other countries at Universidad de Alicante, one of Spain’s newest universities with a modern campus and an international vibe

Excursions & Activities

Enjoy weekend trips to emblematic Spanish cities
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
Play soccer and root for the local team (Hercules) to win
Try your hand at cooking delicious authentic tapas
Enjoy the rich local culture and partake of local traditions with local peers

Projects

Internship: A for-credit internship (in English or in Spanish) allows students the opportunity to gain practical real-world 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.

Directed Independent Research: This academic project (in English or in Spanish) is designed for qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Alicante Director and home institution and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Alicante or Spain. To be accepted into this course, students must submit a structured proposal with the topic of exploration and the significance of the research topic as it relates to Alicante/Spain, methodology, a literature review, and a schedule of research milestones. Upon research completion, students will present their findings to a panel of academics.

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

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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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