Spain Study Abroad Announces College Study Abroad Programs for 2011-2012 in Aliccante

March 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Spain Study Abroad, the leading provider of high quality Spanish immersion programs for college students, is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 program sessions in Alicante, Spain.  Find out more about these incredible study abroad opportunities now.

Located on the coast of southeastern Spain, Alicante is renowned for its long, sandy beaches, pleasant climate and vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle. With its wide esplanades, its seafront promenades lined with outdoor cafes, and its ideal location on the Costa Blanca, Alicante has become a popular holiday spot for Europeans, as well as an ideal study abroad destination for college students.

“Alicante is a rich city, filled with both historic and modern attractions, beautiful landscapes and a variety of entertainment”, said Jeremy Goodwin, Spain Study Abroad co-founder and director. “The Alicante program offers the perfect environment for you to be fully immersed in the Spanish language and culture.”

Students participating in the Spain Study Abroad Alicante programs will have the opportunity to study at the Universidad de Alicante, one of Spain's newest universities. Established in 1979, the university offers courses in more than fifty degrees and includes over seventy departments and research groups. The Universidad de Alicante‘s center for Spanish language and cultural studies is one of the country's strongest, with a large international student population studying there each term. The Universidad de Alicante offers its 35,000 students the benefits of a modern Spanish campus with an international atmosphere.

"The classes at the Universidad de Alicante were tailored perfect for everyone's level, and the professors taught at just the right pace”, said one of participants in Spain Study Abroad Alicante programs. “I grew so much from the entire experience. When I returned home as a senior, I was more than ready to graduate, I was prepared for life in the real world!”

For more information about Spain Study Abroad and for 2011-2012 Alicante program details and what’s included, please visit www.spainstudyabroad.com.

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About SPI Study Abroad
Spain Study Abroad offers high quality, affordable semester, year long, summer, and individual study abroad programs for university students and beyond. Participants have the opportunity to experience the Spanish language and culture from an insider’s perspective as they study and live in one of the finest cities in Spain. We believe studying abroad in a foreign country develops independence and maturity by expanding students' knowledge of the world and increasing understanding of other cultures.