Location:

Alicante, Spain

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Winter Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Academic Language Institute is a focused study abroad program, which takes tremendous pride in providing the highest levels of service to our students. We are located in Alicante, a city of approximately 350,000 located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Alicante is blessed with a mild climate that allows for a full range of extra-curricular activities to complement the academic program. We understand that each person is a unique individual and we strive to help all students have a fulfilling experience within the context of the greater goals that universities have established for international education. We have always believed that studying abroad is a life-changing experience, and we do everything in our power to ensure that each student who participates in our programs comes away with new perspectives, more self-confidence, improved language skills, and a more informed view of the world.

Experiential Learning, Liberal Arts, Language Empowerment, Spanish Language and Cultural Studies, Spanish for International Business, Business Classes taught in English, The Camino de Santiago, Experiencing Rural Spain

Setting Description:

The University of Alicante is rather unique in Spain. It boasts a full-service, American-style campus which brings together all academic departments, administrative offices, sports facilities, cultural events and services (several cafeterias and restaurants, banks, bookstore, post office, and even a travel agent). Student services include a housing office, a volunteer services office, an intramural sports division, an international student center, computer rooms, complete Wi-Fi access throughout the campus, the university library with ample study space, and an outdoors relaxation zone with walking paths and a duck pond. Students can participate in the full offerings of the University and make use of all of the resources located on its beautiful campus.