Alicante, Spain | Liberal Arts in Spanish

Alicante
Alicante, often referred to as the jewel of the Costa Blanca, stands out as a captivating harbor city that perfectly balances tranquility and vibrancy. This city is not just a scenic locale with a soothing coastal climate but also a bustling hub of modern Spanish life, pulsating with energy and warmth.

Liberal Arts in Spanish
The Liberal Arts in Spanish Program in Alicante, Spain is available for both semester-long and full academic year durations. This program is ideal for students eager to deeply engage with the Spanish language and culture. Located on the stunning Costa Blanca, Alicante offers a beautiful backdrop for exploring a diverse array of liberal arts subjects, simultaneously enhancing your proficiency in Spanish.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Spanish Language Courses: Tailored to enhance your proficiency, focusing on both the nuances of the language and its practical use in academic and everyday contexts.
• Rich Liberal Arts Curriculum: Explore subjects such as Spanish literature, history, art, sociology, and political science, offering a deep dive into the cultural, social, and historical landscapes of Spain.
• Cultural Immersion: Alicante’s vibrant cultural scene and historical richness serve as an extension of the classroom. Participate in excursions, cultural events, and activities that bring Spanish culture to life.

Living in Alicante
Living in Alicante means experiencing the warmth of its people, the leisurely pace of life, and the city’s open, welcoming nature. From participating in traditional festivals like the Bonfires of Saint John to enjoying the leisure and sports activities by the sea, life in Alicante is a blend of cultural immersion, educational growth, and unforgettable adventures.

Housing
Homestay: In Alicante, opting for a homestay offers an unparalleled immersion into Spanish life and culture. This choice means you’ll live with a local host family, providing full room and board, including laundry and room-cleaning services. Homestays are ideal for students eager to practice Spanish daily in an authentic setting, enhancing their language skills and cultural understanding. Our homestays are carefully selected to ensure a welcoming and conducive atmosphere for learning. 
Student Residence: Student residences offer a more independent living situation while still providing a sense of community with fellow students. Residence spaces are limited, with priority given to students who have special health and dietary needs. Living in a residence allows you to enjoy a blend of independence and support, with amenities that cater to a student’s lifestyle. While residences provide a unique opportunity to meet students from diverse backgrounds, they also promote a learning environment conducive to academic success. It’s an excellent option for those who prefer a bit more autonomy but still wish to engage closely with the student community in Alicante.

Cultural Activities
Welcome to Mediterranean Delights: Kick off your adventure in Alicante with a warm welcome dinner featuring local specialties and tapas.
Explore the rich cultural heritage through guided tours to historical and art museums including Castillo de Santa Bárbara and the Museo Arqueológico.
Participate in themed cultural walks around the city, experiencing its historical sites and Modernist architecture.
Engage in gastronomic and dance workshops to dive deep into local culinary arts and dances like flamenco. Join cultural events, movie nights, and bowling with language exchange to immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language.
Test your skills in an outdoor escape room themed around Alicante's ancient history and enjoy a day of water sports on the Mediterranean.

Fields of study

• Gender Studies
• Independent Research Projects
• Internships and Service Learning Opportunities
• Spanish for Business
• Spanish Language, Art, Cinema, Cuisine, Culture, HIstory, Literature, and Tourism

Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Successful completion of two courses of elementary college Spanish or the equivalent prior to the program.
Consult the SSA website (under Academics) for individual course prerequisites. 
Approval from University of Alicante (UA) based upon your performance on the university’s Online Spanish Language Placement Exam.

Program Inclusions
Tuition 
Room and board
Health insurance
Study tours and excursions
Local activities
On-site support
Transcripts
Contact        
SSA Education Abroad
433 West Street
Suite 8
Amherst MA, 01002
tel: (413) 256-001
email: info@ssabroad.org
website: ssabroad.org

Spanish Studies Program - Alicante, Spain
 

Why choose Alicante?
Alicante, the jewel of the Costa Blanca, is a charming harbor city that is both tranquil in its coastal climate and vibrant with modern Spanish life. The culture, architecture, language, and people have all been shaped by the region's rich history of sea merchants and conquerors.

About the Spanish Studies Program
The Spanish Studies program is specially designed for intermediate and advanced students in Spanish who want a rich immersion experience on a campus in Spain. The program integrates thoughtful synthesis of homestays, study visits, language exchanges, volunteer, and other cultural opportunities into the curriculum, so that you may more fully integrate into the alicantino culture.

Program Goals:
The goal of the Spanish Studies Program is to guide you to live as a member of alicantino culture, while gaining a profound understanding of your surroundings. Courses designed for international students learning Spanish and access to abundant cultural resources, workshops, and activities allow you to more fully integrate into campus life at Universidad de Alicante. A special Spanish Studies Abroad designed course in cultural immersion helps you to process your study abroad experience.

Program Highlights
The goal of the Spanish Studies Program is to guide you to live as a member of alicantino culture, while gaining a profound understanding of your surroundings. Courses designed for international students learning Spanish and access to abundant cultural resources, workshops, and activities allow you to more fully integrate into campus life at Universidad de Alicante. A special Spanish Studies Abroad designed course in cultural immersion helps you to process your study abroad experience.Through this coursework, homestays with native families, and multiple cross-cultural opportunities, students will find Spanish Studies Abroad in Alicante to be a highly immersive study abroad experience.

LEARN THE LANGUAGE...

• Intensive Language Period, designed to prepare you for life and study at Universidad de Alicante
• Guided direct enrollment in courses specifically-designed for international students learning Spanish
• Classes taught by Spanish professors
• Independent Research Projects
• Intercambios with native speakers

TRAVEL THE LAND...

• All-inclusive program-sponsored study trips
• Visits to locations such as Granada, Valencia, los castillos árabes of Alicante, Cathedral of San Nicolás, local museums and cultural sites, and more!
• Optional excursions to various other sites in Spain

LIVE THE LIFE...

• Spanish Studies Abroad-designed course to aid cultural adaptation
• Organized cultural activities with Spanish and international students
• Citywide festivals, such as Moros y Cristianos, Hogueras de San Juan, and Carnaval
• Volunteer opportunities
• Access to campus life through student clubs, organizations, and university events
• Homestays with local families

Program Inclusions:

Spanish Studies Abroad program fees include tuition, room & board, meals, support of the onsite Spanish Studies Abroad Resident Director, pre-departure support, laundry, overnight and local study visits, cultural activities, orientation, health insurance, and a Spanish Studies Abroad transcript. Optional trips and activities are also available through the university.

Requirements: 

• Successful completion of two years of high school Spanish or two semesters of elementary college-level Spanish, heritage speaker, or the equivalent;
• 3.0 GPA in Spanish coursework.
• Enrollment in individual courses, especially language courses, depends upon your placement score on UA's Online Placement Examination and classroom performance during the add/drop period. 

Contact:             
Spanish Studies Abroad
446 Main Street
Amherst MA, 01002
tel: (413) 256-0011
email: info@spanishstudies.org
www.spanishstudies.org