
Gain Spanish proficiency while complementing your language studies with elective courses focused on art, tourism, cinema and more...taught in Spanish and designed to help you learn about Spanish culture. Language courses at your level focus on oral comprehension and expression, listening comprehension, and grammar. Semesters are divided into three 4-week blocks; you’ll be tested at the end of each block and may move up into a higher language level. Electives help hone your fluency and communication skills and, combined with your immersion experience in Alicante, allow you to advance your language skills at an accelerated pace.
Alicante
1/4/17 - 4/1/17
$10,995
15 - 18
Closed
12/15/16
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Elementary Spanish I | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Elementary Spanish II | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Intermediate Spanish I | 200 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Spanish Conversation - Elementary/Intermediate | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Internship | Sp | 90 | 0 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Alicante. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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January 04
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Alicante airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to a hotel or their assigned housing. |
January 05
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Orientation
Mandatory CEA/University of Alicante Orientation on Health & Safety and Academics will be held. |
January 06
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Holiday
Hepifania del Señor. No classes will be held. |
January 09
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Classes Begin
Classes begin at the Univesrity of Alicante on this day. |
January 09
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA/Univeristy of Alicante Orientation and campus tour will be held. |
January 10
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Orientation
Mandatory CEA/Univeristy of Alicante will be held to review the guidelines and calendar of activities to complement your academic program |
January 11
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Cultural Activity
As part of the cultural activities organized during your first days in Alicante, we?ll hike to Santa Barbara Castle. The Santa Barbara castle is located 545 feet up Mount Benacantil, this strategic fortress has overlooked the bay since the 9th century, when the Iberian Peninsula was under Arabic control. |
January 16
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Orientation
CEA Orientation will be held to review sports & monthly phisical activities on campus. Practicing sports is a great way to stay in shape while expanding your relationships with locals. |
January 17
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Orientation
CEA Orientation will be held to introduce you the hiking routes offered by the University. Practicipating in these optional routes is a great way to discover new places and stay in shape while expanding your relationships with locals. |
January 18
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Cultural Activity
During our visit to the Archeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), you´ll learn about the history and legacy of the city and the region from prehistory to today. |
February 11
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Valencia. During our visit, we´ll explore the Valencia´s old district, home to the Silk Market and the Mercado Central, a colorful market in a beautiful Modernist building. Later, we´ll visit the City of Arts and Sciences and one of the largest aquarium in Europe, El Oceanografico |
February 17 - 19
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Granada. Once the capital of Al-Andalus, Granada was the center of the Arab kingdom that ruled much of Spain for eight centuries. During this excursion, you will discover the city?s historic district, the Old Arab Market, and the Royal Chapel of the Catholic Monarchs by the Cathedral. Tour the Albaicin, a painter?s paradise where a gorgeous view awaits at every turn, including glimpses of the majestic Alhambra. Enjoy free time to take in a Flamenco show or relax in Tea Shops Street. Our excursion concludes with a visit to the Alhambra, Spain?s most visited monument |
February 25
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Holiday
Carnaval |
March 20
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Holiday
San Jose. No classes will be held. |
March 25
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Tabarca Island. From the port of Alicante, a 45-minute ferry ride carries you to Tabarca Island, the only inhabited island of the Autonomous Community of Valencia. This natural marine reserve is a prime example of virtually undamaged Mediterranean marine life, with excellent water quality and incredible biodiversity. During the tour, you?ll learn about the island?s history; once a pirate refuge, the island?s only village was settled by a group of Genoese sailors in 1770 after they were rescued from a shipwreck off the Tunisian coast. |
April 01
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.