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Experiential Learning Opportunities

A great study abroad experience involves more than excellent professors and fascinating classes. To fully draw you into the everyday life and culture of your host city, CC-CS offers many opportunities for deeper cross-cultural immersion.

 
FOR-CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNSHIPS
Gain international work experience while studying abroad. Guidance from the Resident Director and internship supervisor helps you to navigate the local work culture.

Service Learning
SERVICE LEARNING
Give back to your host community by helping a local community service organization. Guided reflection and support from CC-CS staff help you to better integrate and contribute meaningfully to your host organization.
"Living the Culture" in Alicante
LIVING THE CULTURE
These special courses and workshops offered at Universidad de Alicante allow you to learn more about the local culture while gaining credit. These courses can carry up to 3 credits and include Flamenco guitar, Spanish cooking, dance courses, theater, windsurfing, and more. You may arrange participation in these courses once in Alicante.
INTEGRATED COURSES
Immerse yourself in the local university life by taking courses alongside Spanish students through our Integrated and Semi-Integrated Studies Programs.
Independent Research Project
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT
All CC-CS students have the unique opportunity to combine your academic curiosity and direct access to Spanish and Argentine culture by completing an Independent Research Project (IRP).  This personalized and flexible research program allows you to propose, design, and complete a research project that meets the specific requirements of your home college or university. 
Offered during Summer Term 2, this special program allows students to combine theoretical study with hands-on experience as Teacher Assistants in the Center’s Playschool for Spanish children. Separate application required.

NON-CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

 


INTERCAMBIOS

 


TUTORING LOCAL KIDS LEARNING ENGLISH

 


LOCAL/UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

 

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