CIEE Summer Language and Culture in Alcalá de Henares, Spain

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Locations: Alcala de Henares, Spain
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	Spanish	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Housing Option:	Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Sophomore
Field of Study:	Art History, Business, English, History, Political Science, Spanish

Program Description:

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Program Overview

This small city in the heart of Spain oozes history and culture, from the 16th century buildings that house noted Universidad de Alcalá to the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, who penned Don Quixote. With small classes, a local family host, and plenty of peer interaction, your already strong Spanish skills will further progress as the weeks fly by. Though there's much to explore right here, the capitol city of Madrid is 35-minutes away by train.

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE HISTORICAL TREASURES

in nearby Cuenca, Segovia, and Toledo

STAY WITH A SPANISH FAMILY

at their Alcalá home – and soak up the language as you live like a local.

TAKE AN OVERNIGHT TRIP TO ASTURIAS-CANTABRIA

or Valencia to get a sense of Spain's fabulous geographical and cultural diversity.

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Excursions

Put your coursework in context with visits to museums, cathedrals, and cultural sites.
Explore beyond the city with one-day trips to provincial highlights.
Discover the diversity of Spanish cities, with overnight visits to Madrid, Asturias-Cantabria or Valencia.
Take your pick of nonstop activities offered each week – guided tours, cooking classes, tapas tastings, and more.

Language Immersion

By taking the Community Language Commitment to speak Spanish at all times, you'll grow fluent more quickly than you would've thought possible.
Chat with Spanish students in Spanish (and some English), helping you both practice.
Meals with your host family are an ideal time to try new vocabulary.
With all classes in Spanish, you'll benefit from full immersion, every day.

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
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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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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