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CIEE January in Alicante, Spain (Outgoing Program)
  • Locations: Alicante, Spain
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing Options: Dormitory, Home Stay
Areas of Study: Anthropology, Culture, Finance, History, Sociology, Spanish Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Program Type: study abroad Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

January in Alicante

Alicante, Spain

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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 cultural activities. 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

Learn More About Alicante

Your Destination

With a historic cultural heritage dating back thousands of years, Alicante is a booming Spanish port city best known for its miles-long beaches, award-winning museums, and beautiful weather year-round. The city’s most iconic landmark, the medieval Castle of Santa Barbara, keeps watch over all of Alicante from its central location atop Mount Benacantil.

Considered one of the safest cities in Europe, Alicante is an excellent place to study. From its large student population to its reliable public transportation network, first-class educational opportunities, green parks, and café culture, this budget-friendly city is the perfect place to live and learn abroad.

Alicante harbor at night
Group of students hiking in the mountains of Alicante

Housing

CIEE Alicante offers diverse housing options to ensure that you are comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments or residence halls, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Activities

  • Tour Santa Bárbara Castle, the Old Quarter, and the Archaeological Museum of Alicante  
  • Go on walking tours of the different neighborhoods of Alicante and its surrounding villages and towns  
  • 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

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

seville flamenco class
 

Academics

Students spend three weeks in January taking coursework complemented with co-curricular activities to immerse you in the culture and facilitate intercultural learning.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, 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 Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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 Protection included

Questions?

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This program is currently not accepting applications.