CC-CS Gap Year Opportunities for High School Students - Alicante, Spain

  Spain

• Alicante: 
Alicante

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Please Visit our Website for updates

Description: The Center for Cross-Cultural Study (CC-CS) offers high school students the unique opportunity to engage in Spanish culture and language while obtaining college-level credit, living in a homestay, and discovering the beautiful Mediterranean city of Alicante. High school students may enroll in a gap semester/academic year through our CC-CS Language & Culture Program at the intermediate or advanced Spanish language level.

The goal of all CC-CS Programs in Alicante is to guide you to live as a member of alicantino culture, while gaining a profound understanding of your surroundings. Courses designed for international student learning Spanish and access to abundant cultural resources, workshops, and activities allow you to more fully integrate into campus life at Universidad de Alicante.

Program Features:
* Program dedication to academic excellence
* U.S.-compatible curriculum
* Classes at Universidad de Alicante with international students from around the world
* All courses taught in Spanish
* Intercambios with native speakers
* Guidance in synthesizing the immersion experience
* All inclusive day and overnight study visits
* Time for independent travel
* On-Site Resident Director and access to campus resources

Highlights: 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 regions rich history of sea merchants and conquerors.

CC-CS students in Alicante study onsite at Universidad de Alicante, twenty minutes outside of the city's center. Established in 1979 to carry on the traditions and academic integrity of its predecessor, Universidad de Orihuela (1545-1834), UA is one of the most innovative and modern universities in Spain. Students enjoy the convenience of modern classrooms and facilities on a campus of green lawns and Mediterranean gardens.

Through university coursework, homestays with native families, and multiple cross-cultural opportunities, students will find CC-CS in Alicante to be a highly immersive and integrated study abroad experience.

Cost in US$: Please see CC-CS website for up-to-date costs.

Experience Required: yes

Prerequisite: The successful completion of two years of high school Spanish/one year of elementary college Spanish or the equivalent. Minimum 3.0 for overall GPA and in Spanish coursework; exceptions may be made with strong recommendations from faculty.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

The Center for Cross-Cultural Study's Mission Statement: The mission of the CC-CS is to promote our students' in-depth understanding of Spanish-speaking countries, through specifically designed academically rigorous university-level programs. We consider all of our students to be willing to cross cultural boundaries, to live as members of another culture, and to thus, learn about others as they learn about themselves.

In accordance with our mission to encourage our students to cross cultural boundaries, CC-CS promotes equal opportunities within our programs and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. We believe in educating students on cultural tolerance and sensitivity, acceptance of differences, inclusiveness, and how diversity is viewed in other cultures.

Year Founded: 1969