Please be advised that undergraduate participation in study abroad programs offered by institutions outside of Columbia University (Columbia-approved) are suspended through August 1, 2021.This includes the program on this webpage. For alternative summer opportunities offered by UGE, please see here: https://global.undergrad.columbia.edu/studyabroad/search/columbia-programs.
Overview
Spanish Studies Abroad offers you the opportunity to study Spanish while living with a homestay family in the Mediterranean harbor city of Alicante. You may choose a 4 or 8 week program of intensive language study.
Academics
You can choose Spanish courses at all levels. There are also options for internships; however, please note that internship credit is unable to be transferred back to Columbia.
Program Features
You live in carefully selected homestay families to ensure the most linguistic and cultural immersion possible. The program provides a variety of field trips and excursions to expose you to Spanish culture.
Eligibility
Review eligibility to ensure that you meet all Columbia requirements to study abroad.
Review the external program webpage to understand any additional program prerequisites.
Application Instructions
To apply, you must complete the two steps below. Deadlines vary and some applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, you should complete the steps below simultaneously:
- To apply for Columbia clearance (approval) to study abroad, click on "Start Your Application" on this webpage. Clearance applications are approved on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this webpage.
- To apply for program admission, complete an external application directly on the program webpage. Note that this deadline may be in advance of the Columbia clearance deadline.