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• • Located in Andalucia, in southern Spain, its temperate climate and rich cultural life embodies the spirit of traditional southern Spanish culture, from flamenco to bullfighting, to winding ancient cobblestone streets.
  • SSA features all-inclusive study visits to historic locations, museums and cultural events. 
  • Participate in an English tutoring program for Spanish children learning English. 
  • Meeting with a speaking partner to practice

• • Located on the Southeastern coast of Spain along the Mediterranean Sea. Alicante is home to many historic castles and cathedrals.
  • The program in Alicante is more integrated into the Spanish university than the other two locations.
  • Excursions are organized by Spanish Studies Abroad, as well as the international students program at the Universidad de Alicante.
  • Through university coursework, homestays with native families, and multiple cross-cultural opportunities, students will find Spanish Studies Abroad in Alicante to be a highly immersive and integrated study abroad experience.

• • Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city located on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, with a rich history and a vibrant culture. 
  • SSA features all-inclusive study visits to historic locations, museums and cultural events. 
  • Spanish Studies Abroad students in Barcelona study onsite at Universitat Pompeu Fabra(UPF), which has become one of the best universities in Spain, since it was founded in 1990.
  • Explore the unique architecture of Barcelona, exemplified by the Gaudi buildings throughout the city.

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  • 1st semester - take classes at the program site.
  • 2nd semester - students have the option of taking two classes at the University of Seville along with classes at the program site.
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  • Pre-program course - students take part in a 3 week intensive Spanish language course.
  • 1st & 2nd semester - students take all of their courses in Spanish with other Spanish students.
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  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona is one of the most rigorous universities in Spain.
  • It is recommended students complete their first semester in Seville or Alicante and then attend Barcelona for their spring semester.

• Fall, Spring and Year-Long

• Minimum of 2 years of college-level Spanish required.
• Barcelona & Alicante: minimum 3.0 GPA
• Preference given to students with a 3.0 GPA in Spanish language
• All participants are required to take or audit the appropriate level of Spanish in the semester directly preceding their study abroad in Spain.
• It is highly recommended that students take TCCA 230 (Intercultural Communication: Global Perspectives).

• Host family

• Cost Sheet
• Scholarship Information

• Program Brochure
• Information Booklet (PDF) - safety, suggest spending budget, student guide, and more