Spain Spring Semester
Dates
January 4 – May 25, 2025
Cost
$10,750 (Dorm, without meals) OR
$12,500 (Homestay, with 3 meals/day)
+ Airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Subjects
Spanish Courses: from Lower Intermediate to Advanced levels
English Courses: Art | Media | Business & Economics | Communication | Hospitality Management & Tourism |
Psychology | Social Sciences
Deadlines
Sept. 15: Application Deadline
Program Overview
Spring Semester program in Alicante, Spain
The KIIS Spain Spring Semester program in Alicante is an ideal setting for students to experience Spanish language, culture, and history. Located on the Mediterranean coast of southeast Spain, this city enjoys a mild and sunny climate with palm trees adorning the beautiful promenade and the many lovely plazas in the city. Students can explore and discover a historic and culturally rich region while enjoying the bountiful modern-day amenities such as cafes, markets, shopping, and nightlife that make this city a popular destination. The campus of the University of Alicante is modern, well-equipped with extracurricular facilities (campus gym, track, pool, student clubs), and connected to the city center (10-15 mins) by an excellent transportation system. Students have the option of residing in an on-campus dorm or with a local homestay family. The program includes local day trips and group activities, which are offered weekly. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Malaga, are all within several hours by train from Alicante. The semester schedule includes a two-week Easter/Spring break allowing students ample time to travel and discover these beautiful cities in Spain.
Students can earn 12-15 credit hours over the semester. In the month of January, all students enroll in a month-long intensive Spanish language class (be it at Intermediate SPAN 201 or SPAN 202, high Intermediate 300-level or Advanced 400-level). For the remaining courses, students have the option of a mix of some Spanish and some English, or all English courses, or an entire semester of Spanish courses. See Course Options below for further details.
Art Management
A/V Media Production
Intercultural Communication
Economics of Development
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Market Research I
Introduction to Political Science
Sociology of International Relations
Sociology of Deviance
Psychology
All KIIS Spain Semester course credit is awarded by the University of Alicante and transferred to WKU upon successful completion of the semester study abroad program. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution by mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
Optional/Independent. Students will visit Valencia, the third most-populated city in Spain and home to the largest oceanarium in Europe. Following a guided tour of the city and sights, students will visit the architectural complex of the oceanarium park within the City of Arts and Sciences. The park is segmented into different habitats from freshwater, to wetlands, to the open ocean. The park was designed for leisure, and as a training and research center in oceanography.
Included in Program. Students will be introduced to Alicante, from taking in the sights of the bustling port to strolling down the promenade. They will walk through the old city neighborhoods, navigating the narrow streets, and noting the historic landmarks in the city. They will discover popular dining and shopping areas, and local entertainment spots. The tour will also visit the Castle, the impressive towering citadel of Santa Bárbara, which overlooks the city and the beautiful Mediterranean coast.
Optional/Independent. The highlight of a visit to Granada is to explore the grand Alhambra, a towering fortress and a notable monument to Islamic architecture. Upon entering the complex, discover the fascinating history behind the dazzling palaces, manicured gardens, and reflection pools, dating from the occupation of the Moors. Beyond the fortress, Granada is a bustling city to explore and experience the Moorish culture and cuisine.
Optional/Independent. Students can easily visit Madrid (2 hours by high-speed train from Alicante) to explore the famous sights of the capital of Spain, or may sign up for a group excursion. Group itinerary sights may include: the Paseo de la Castellana, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Las Ventas Bullring, Gran Vía, Cibeles, Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Madrid de los Austrias, the Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza de las Ramales.
Optional/Independent. The Spanish Civil War of the 1930's left a shockwave in Alicante and throughout Spain when more than 300 civilians died in a single bombing raid. In the aftermath of the attack, authorities built underground shelters in proportion to the population of Alicante. Today, a guided tour will take you into some of the approx. ninety air raid shelters to see the cold reality of how civilians sheltered from the air raid bombings.
What's Included
Program Cost: $10,750 (Dorm, w/o meals) – $12,500 (Homestay, with 3meals/day)
+ Airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & internet fees, passport fees (approx. $165), visa fees (approx. $160, and travel expenses for visa appointment- see Visa section below), meals (if not in homestay, approx. $400/month), personal expenses (approx. $100/month), local bus/tram pass (approx. $35/month), independent travel ($1500, optional) and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“I chose to study abroad in Spain so that I could improve my Spanish, but I ended up learning so much more than that. I learned more in these three months than I ever could’ve in a classroom.”
– Katie, Spain Spring Semester
“This has been an amazing experience and I have learned so much more about culture and the Spanish language than I would have ever learned in a classroom.”
– Peter, Spain Spring Semester
“If you think you want to go to Spain, do it. Even if you’re nervous, even if you don’t know anyone else who is going, even if you don’t speak Spanish that well, do it. Take a chance on this once in a lifetime experience. I promise you won’t regret it.”
– Brooklee, Spain Spring Semester
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Description
Dates
January 4 – May 25, 2025
Cost
$10,750 (Dorm, without meals) OR
$12,500 (Homestay, with 3 meals/day)
+ Airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Subjects
Spanish Courses: from Lower Intermediate to Advanced levels
English Courses: Art | Media | Business & Economics | Communication | Hospitality Management & Tourism |
Psychology | Social Sciences
Deadlines
Sept. 15: Application Deadline
Program Overview
Spring Semester program in Alicante, Spain
The KIIS Spain Spring Semester program in Alicante is an ideal setting for students to experience Spanish language, culture, and history. Located on the Mediterranean coast of southeast Spain, this city enjoys a mild and sunny climate with palm trees adorning the beautiful promenade and the many lovely plazas in the city. Students can explore and discover a historic and culturally rich region while enjoying the bountiful modern-day amenities such as cafes, markets, shopping, and nightlife that make this city a popular destination. The campus of the University of Alicante is modern, well-equipped with extracurricular facilities (campus gym, track, pool, student clubs), and connected to the city center (10-15 mins) by an excellent transportation system. Students have the option of residing in an on-campus dorm or with a local homestay family. The program includes local day trips and group activities, which are offered weekly. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Malaga, are all within several hours by train from Alicante. The semester schedule includes a two-week Easter/Spring break allowing students ample time to travel and discover these beautiful cities in Spain.
Students can earn 12-15 credit hours over the semester. In the month of January, all students enroll in a month-long intensive Spanish language class (be it at Intermediate SPAN 201 or SPAN 202, high Intermediate 300-level or Advanced 400-level). For the remaining courses, students have the option of a mix of some Spanish and some English, or all English courses, or an entire semester of Spanish courses. See Course Options below for further details.
Art Management
A/V Media Production
Intercultural Communication
Economics of Development
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Market Research I
Introduction to Political Science
Sociology of International Relations
Sociology of Deviance
Psychology
All KIIS Spain Semester course credit is awarded by the University of Alicante and transferred to WKU upon successful completion of the semester study abroad program. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution by mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
Optional/Independent. Students will visit Valencia, the third most-populated city in Spain and home to the largest oceanarium in Europe. Following a guided tour of the city and sights, students will visit the architectural complex of the oceanarium park within the City of Arts and Sciences. The park is segmented into different habitats from freshwater, to wetlands, to the open ocean. The park was designed for leisure, and as a training and research center in oceanography.
Included in Program. Students will be introduced to Alicante, from taking in the sights of the bustling port to strolling down the promenade. They will walk through the old city neighborhoods, navigating the narrow streets, and noting the historic landmarks in the city. They will discover popular dining and shopping areas, and local entertainment spots. The tour will also visit the Castle, the impressive towering citadel of Santa Bárbara, which overlooks the city and the beautiful Mediterranean coast.
Optional/Independent. The highlight of a visit to Granada is to explore the grand Alhambra, a towering fortress and a notable monument to Islamic architecture. Upon entering the complex, discover the fascinating history behind the dazzling palaces, manicured gardens, and reflection pools, dating from the occupation of the Moors. Beyond the fortress, Granada is a bustling city to explore and experience the Moorish culture and cuisine.
Optional/Independent. Students can easily visit Madrid (2 hours by high-speed train from Alicante) to explore the famous sights of the capital of Spain, or may sign up for a group excursion. Group itinerary sights may include: the Paseo de la Castellana, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Las Ventas Bullring, Gran Vía, Cibeles, Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Madrid de los Austrias, the Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza de las Ramales.
Optional/Independent. The Spanish Civil War of the 1930's left a shockwave in Alicante and throughout Spain when more than 300 civilians died in a single bombing raid. In the aftermath of the attack, authorities built underground shelters in proportion to the population of Alicante. Today, a guided tour will take you into some of the approx. ninety air raid shelters to see the cold reality of how civilians sheltered from the air raid bombings.
What's Included
Program Cost: $10,750 (Dorm, w/o meals) – $12,500 (Homestay, with 3meals/day)
+ Airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & internet fees, passport fees (approx. $165), visa fees (approx. $160, and travel expenses for visa appointment- see Visa section below), meals (if not in homestay, approx. $400/month), personal expenses (approx. $100/month), local bus/tram pass (approx. $35/month), independent travel ($1500, optional) and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“I chose to study abroad in Spain so that I could improve my Spanish, but I ended up learning so much more than that. I learned more in these three months than I ever could’ve in a classroom.”
– Katie, Spain Spring Semester
“This has been an amazing experience and I have learned so much more about culture and the Spanish language than I would have ever learned in a classroom.”
– Peter, Spain Spring Semester
“If you think you want to go to Spain, do it. Even if you’re nervous, even if you don’t know anyone else who is going, even if you don’t speak Spanish that well, do it. Take a chance on this once in a lifetime experience. I promise you won’t regret it.”
– Brooklee, Spain Spring Semester
