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.

Program Focus

Students take two courses across a range of academic areas, including art, film, gastronomy, government, history, literature, Spanish for healthcare professionals, translations, and more. Courses are taught in Spanish by faculty from the Universidad de Alcalá and other teaching professionals. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.

Before the start of the program, students must complete four semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) and have a 3.0 GPA in the most recently completed Spanish class.

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

 

FACT SHEET
Education Abroad Advisor	Make an appointment with Rachel Landers at any time!
Get Started	Attend or watch an Ed Abroad 101 Session
Program Provider	CIEE
Program Dates	Current CIEE Calendar
Areas of Study	Explore the courses offered on this program This program is a good fit for the following majors: Cultural studies World Languages & Literatures Film Fine Arts Translation Political Science
Credits	Students enroll in 6 semester credits (9 quarter credits).
Capstone Option	Not Available
Language of Instruction	Spanish
Host Country Language	Spanish
Housing	Homestay, Residence Hall
Class Standing Eligibility	Sophomore Junior Senior Post-Baccalaureate
Minimum GPA Requirements	Undergraduate: 2.50 3.0 in most recently completed Spanish class. Must be in Satisfactory Academic Standing.
Language Requirement	4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
Program Fee	Click here to view the CIEE Program Fee PSU Students receive automatic discounts on CIEE programs!
PSU Fees	Click here to view PSU Fees Application Fee: All applications include a $50 non-refundable fee due on the application deadline. Students who do not intend to complete a program application are required to withdraw before the deadline, otherwise, the $50 application fee will be assessed to the students' account.
Scholarships	Pell Grant Recipients: Gilman Scholarship - worth up to $3,000 during the summer and $5,000 during the year! CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant - worth up to $2,000! PSU Education Abroad Scholarship CIEE Gain Travel Grant - covers your airfare! Additional Scholarship Resources

Program Fee Includes:

• Tuition
• Housing
• Pre-departure advising and optional on-site airport meet and greet
• Full-time program leadership and support
• Field trips and cultural activities
• Health and liability insurance
• Meals