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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.
Visit Sierra de Tramontana, 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 savor 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
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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