CIEE January in Alicante, Spain

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

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Model:	Affiliate	Language of Instruction:	English
Class Status:	2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior	Program Type:	Study abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5	Housing:	Dormitory, Homestay
Academic Partner:	CIEE

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your winter break living and learning in one of Spain’s most beautiful port cities, Alicante! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, this three-week January program invites you to discover some of Spain’s most characteristic cultural traits by the picturesque Mediterranean Sea.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have many opportunities to explore Alicante with classmates and faculty, including exciting day trips and one overnight excursion. You’ll also have free time to immerse yourself in the sounds, culture and community of Alicante, giving you an authentic taste of Spanish life!

Unique Experiences

BITE INTO ALICANTE AND SPAIN’S CULTURE

With small-group cooking lessons, foodie tours, flamenco dancing workshops, and wine tastings

MEET LOCALS

For a typical Alicante tardeo full of tapas and wine

EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL SCENES

Of Spain's Christmas festivities, New Year's Eve celebrations, and the Three Wise Men Parade

Excursions & Activities

Tour Santa Bárbara Castle, the Old Quarter, and the Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Visit important cultural and historical landmarks during an overnight trip to Valencia, Granada, or Madrid
Go on walking tours of the different neighborhoods of Alicante and its surrounding villages and towns
Play soccer and watch the local team (Hércules) win
Engage in fun activities and workshops such as bike tours, wine tastings, cooking, flamenco or ceramics classes
Become an alicantino; the local lifestyle will make you fall in love with Spanish traditions and customs

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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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

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