Semester in Alcala: Spanish Language & Culture

  Spain

• Cadiz: 
Cadiz
• Madrid: 
Madrid
• Salamanca: 
Salamanca
• All Other Areas: 
Toledo,  Segovia,  Cordoba,  Alcala de Henares

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: (Spring) Early Jan-Early May, (Fall) Late Aug-Late Dec

Description: The Semester in Alcala: Spanish Language & Culture program is a flexible program that allows students to select from a mix of Spanish language courses and content courses taught in Spanish and English.

This program is most suitable for students who would like to customize their curriculum across a variety of academic tracks such as on business, international relations or Hispanic issues.

Field excursions are associated with individual courses and will vary based on the exact courses selected by a student.

Highlights:
- A semester in a historically rich host city (Alcala de Henares) that combines an authentic, student-friendly with easy (40 minutes) access to downtown Madrid
- A wide array of Spanish language and content courses to choose from
- Co-curricular activities and travel in Spain linked to your coursework
- Housing, cultural immersion and local excursions included in program fees
- Earn 15 credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework
- Inclusive fees and great program value

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fees and costs

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain in Groups

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981