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Quick Look
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Location:
Alcala - Spain
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Host Institution: Universidad de Alcalá
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Language of Instruction: Spanish
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 The Liberal Arts program is designed to help solidify the informal and academic language skills of high-intermediate and advanced students of Spanish and to help them develop an understanding of issues relevant to contemporary Spain and its people. Program objectives are accomplished through daily interaction with the social and academic communities of Alcalá, University coursework, living alongside Spanish students in residencias or with Spanish-speaking families, class-related excursions to Madrid and other areas of Spain, and organized activities with Spanish students.
Perfect your Spanish skills: learn formal Spanish in the classroom and colloquial Spanish in the community; participate in conversation exchanges.
Get to know Alcalá de Henares and Madrid, each with its own culture.
Choose between living in a Spanish homestay or a shared room at the University residencia with Spanish and other international students.
Enjoy cultural visits to museums, theaters, and fairs; day trips to Toledo, Segovia, Cuenca, and Castilla Castles; and overnights to Andalusia, Asturias, León, and Extremadura.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Recommended Credit
semester: 12 - 15 semester/18 - 22.5 quarter hours
academic year: 24 - 30 semester/36 - 45 quarter hours
Eligibility
Overall GPA 2.75
3.0 GPA in most recent Spanish class
Spring applicants: Minimum of 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
Fall applicants: Minimum of 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
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Homestay / Host Family
During the program, students live in either Spanish-speaking homes (one student per home) or in University residencias (in a shared room in a furnished apartment with other students).
Program Costs
CIEE updates program prices twice a year on their website. Spring/Calendar Year program pricing is updated on August 15. Fall/Academic Year/Summer program pricing is updated December 15.
Costs
Include: The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, housing, all meals in homestays or a monthly meal stipend in university residencias, orientation, host institution insurance, organized cultural activities, full-day excursions, overnight field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Yes. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.
Dates
Fall: 15 or 23 weeks: early September - mid-December or late january
Spring: 16 or 23 weeks: early January - late April or mid-June
Academic Year: 34 or 41 weeks: early September - mid-December or late January
Deadlines
Fall/Academic Year - April 1; Spring - October 15 (Keep an eye on our website for any deadline extensions)
Contact
CIEE
300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Tel:
1-800-40-STUDY
Fax:
207-553-4299
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