Study In Spain

Centre’s spring Spanish-immersion program is run by the Kentucky Institute for International Studies. Students no longer have to take a leave-of-absence from Centre in order to participate in this program. Course offerings include Spanish language, literature, writing, art, and culture.

For more information, visit https://www.kiis.org/programs/spain-spring-semester/

Dates

This is a Spring program and the dates are January 7-May 27, 2023. Always check the KIIS website for updates.

Cost

The same as studying in Danville, plus a $375 deposit (surcharge/emergency fund/carbon offset) and a $25 travel medicine due 29 March 2023. Flights to the abroad site are also the responsibility of the student. All pre-departure meetings, including the travel medicine meeting held each semester, are mandatory. If you have significant financial need, you may also qualify for additional funding from the Center for Global Citizenship.

Housing

Courses

Courses taken in Alicante include Intensive Spanish course, along with a combination of up to 4 Spanish courses OR Spanish+English courses in major/minor disciplines (Humanities, Business, STEM). Courses are scheduled in monthly blocks. Spain Semester Program includes several local (day trip) excursions and one weekend excursion to either Madrid or Granada.

See KIIS website in January for full course offerings for the 2023-2024 academic year http://www.kiis.org/go/Spainsemester.php.

Deadlines & Requirements

• Students wishing to participate in the Alicante semester program must have some hours of college-level Spanish or the equivalent at time of departure. Alicante courses are taught in Spanish and in English and students are expected to speak Spanish as much as possible.
• The application process will be discussed during the three campus-wide informational meetings. Submit your completed application no later than noon on September 15.
• Apply online using Centre Online Forms for a 2023-2024 abroad semester program.
• Students who are selected must pay the non-refundable $375 deposit/surcharge and the $25 Travel Medicine consult fee for a total of $400 to the Cashier’s Office in Horky House by March 29, 2023 to hold their spot in the program.