Alicante, Spain

A quintessential Spanish city, Alicante (population 310,000) seems to embody one’s finest image of the Spanish culture, as well as life in a beach town. Pleasantly situated between the slopes of Mount Benacantil and the Mediterranean Sea, the city yields spectacular, uninterrupted views of the coast and experiences a mild climate that allows beach-going nearly year-round. This seemingly charmed city (once shattered by multiple wars and conflicts in its early history) is known for its leather products and pottery. As for its culinary delights, the region produces a fine array of fruits such as oranges, cherries, grapes, pomegranates and of course, a variety of seafood that is traditionally combined with various rice dishes. A day of sun-bathing or touring Alicante’s sites and monuments, such as the emblematic Castillo de Santa Bárbara, might conclude in a tapas bar, sampling the region’s well-known salazones, or perhaps celebrating at one of the multiple festivals that take place throughout the year.

ISA DIRECT offers programs in Alicante that vary in length and academic focus. All courses are taught in Spanish by host university professors. Students may choose from Trimester, Semester or Year programs that offer classes in a variety of subject areas. Participants have the option of studying with Spanish students or other international students. These programs are designed for students who already have an advanced proficiency in the Spanish language. Through ISA DIRECT, students will experience an academically challenging and culturally enriching study abroad program. By maximizing their time abroad, students will not only become integrated into Spanish culture, but will also develop relationships and skills to last a lifetime.

Host University:

University of Alicante

Terms:

Semester, Trimester, Year

Classroom environment:

Courses with Spanish Students, Courses with International Students

Subjects Available:

Spanish Language and Literature, Art, Humanities, Marine Sciences, etc.

Credits:

12-18 semester hours or 18-27 quarter units per term

Programs:

Studies with Spaniards
Spanish Language and Culture