There's something to see and do for everybody in Spain! Whether you prefer Barcelona's bustle or Granada's architectural grandeur, you'll have no trouble immersing – in fact, throwing – yourself into the Spanish culture. As you settle back into campus life, take a moment to check out what's new with CEA in Spain.

Barcelona
We've introduced a new Pre-Law Honors Program in Barcelona for students considering a career in law. Here student will be exposed to basic skills and methods of reasoning used in law, and gain the experience and know-how to help them stand out on law school applications. The program was designed in collaboration with Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) – a top ranked school in Spain and the only Spanish Partner school recognized by the Oxford law faculty.

Madrid
The 'M' in Madrid stands for mui this year as we've added more study abroad choices to the city known for its friendly Madrilenos. Whet your appetite for the real Madrid with new courses like Sports & Culture, Photography, Food & Wine, and Spanish Cinema.

We've also added a Quarter Term to Spring for those of you on a quarter academic calendar. Finally, we've opened our Semester program at Nebrija to all language levels. So regardless of our level of Spanish acquisition, you can choose immerse yourself in student life on a true Spanish campus.

Alicante
Jump to the head of the class with our new Early Start language course, now required for students applying to the Spring International Business Program in Alicante. The courses is designed to focus on oral comprehension and expression, listening comprehension and grammar. Put your sophisticated Spanish to use while you explore the beaches along Costa Blanca in between your international business courses, which are taught in English on a Spanish campus. Near the end of your semester, you may elect to take the DELE – the official exam and prep course for Spanish language certification.

Granada
We're thrilled to add to our Granada offerings this year the "Internship, Spanish Language & Culture" program, providing three credits (40 contact hours) for a semester internship along with two Spanish Language courses. Students choosing this program will be asked to submit a letter of interest and a CV, and will be notified of their placement before leaving the U.S. Internships are now available for:

• English teaching assistants at primary and secondary schools
• Pre-school education assistant
• Event coordinator trainee with Granada International Music & Dance Festival
• Hotel receptionist assistant

Other updates for CEA in Granada: Deepen your understanding of Granada's Arabic influence with our now standard excursion to Morocco. Discover what about the multicultural city of Tangier inspired writers such as Jack Kerouac and Tennessee Williams. When you're ready for a break from classes, sign up for the new, optional international excursion to Lagos, Portugal. Here you'll find beautiful white beaches, water sports, and magical sunsets. The Romans used to believe the sun sank into the ocean in Portugal – marking the edge of the world!

Global Campus in Dublin and a popular coffee shop.

Less than a year old, our Global Campus in Dublin has made some exciting strides in study abroad programming in Ireland.

Designed to meet specific standards with regard to both curriculum and physical learning environment, our Global Campuses already provide an ideal opportunity to U.S. faculty for custom and faculty-led programs. Dublin offers an affordable option to studying abroad in an English-speaking country, as well as unique perspectives on the European Union, international business, history, politics and art.

For Spring 2011, we're adding some exciting courses to our International Business and Contemporary Perspectives on Ireland programs:

• Economics of the European Union New
• Entrepreneurship – The Art of Creative Business (with EU students) New
• Photography in Dublin  New
• International Service Learning  New
• Popular Culture
• Contemporary Irish Literature
• Communications and Global Competence
• Social & Economic Aspects of Ireland
• Ireland – Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation
• International Business
• International Marketing
• Cross-Cultural Management

The study room at the Global Campus in Dublin.

Our Global Campus also is ideally situated in the heart of Dublin, close to museums, leading companies and other opportunities for academic excursions. The Global Campus learning environment offers a welcome alternative to direct-enroll options through larger institutional settings that do not conform to U.S. teaching styles or standards.

 "The Global Campus offers big school facilities in a small school atmosphere," says Francis Kelly, Campus Director in Dublin. "Students are able to develop a close relationship with faculty and embrace the open door policy."

The Global Campus in Dublin shares facilities with the International School of Business, which pulls a large number of international students mostly from Europe. This unique relationship allows international students to integrate with U.S. students both in the classroom, on campus and through shared housing.

 

We are currently accepting applications for Custom and Faculty-Led Programs for Spring 2011. If you're interested in learning more, click here.

Temple Bar in Dublin.

"Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken away from you." – Oscar Wilde.

There's some exciting new things going on at our Global Campus in Dublin and we can't wait to share! If you're looking to reconnect with your Irish heritage, study abroad in an English-speaking country, or you just want to enrich your soul – Ireland offers plenty of both traditional and contemporary culture and color.

We've added new courses to our to our International Business and Contemporary Perspectives on Ireland programs for Spring 2011, including:

• Economics of the European Union
• Entrepreneurship – The Art of Creative Business (with EU students)
• Photography in Dublin
• International Service Learning

Other courses carrying over from last semester include:

• Popular Culture
• Contemporary Irish Literature
• Communications and Global Competence
• Social & Economic Aspects of Ireland
• Ireland – Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation
• International Business
• International Marketing
• Cross-Cultural Management

We're pleased that our Global Campus in Dublin continues to be the affordable study abroad option for Ireland, as well as an opportunity to continue your college studies in an academic environment that more closely reflects your university's major and elective requirements. You won't get lost at our campus, and our faculty maintain an open-door policy that's hard to find at other European-style institutions.

"The Global Campus offers big school facilities in a small school atmosphere," says Francis Kelly, Campus Director in Dublin.

And with its prime location in the heart of Dublin, our Global Campus offers students easy access to museums, businesses and entertainment. With classes held Monday through Thursday, that also leaves you plenty of time to explore on your own – perhaps even do a little pond hopping and check out the London scene and other parts of Europe!

Right now, we're offering $1,000 toward airfare, or any travel through STA Travel, for Spring 2011 study abroad programs in Dublin, Ireland. Find out now how you can qualify. 

You don't have to be religious to appreciate the grandeur and passion with which the Spanish and European pilgrims revere Holy Week in Seville. Processions with elaborately adorned floats, bejeweled statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus, the local crowds throwing roses – each scene adds a colorful layer, creating a masterful work of art you'll both marvel at and remember long after you leave.

If you apply now and qualify for our “Fly Away with CEA” promotion to Seville, a ticket normally costing you $931.60 from New York to Seville next semester next semester could cost you nothing when you use your $1,000 STA voucher, and leave you with $68.40 for rail passes or your student identification card! Find out how you can save today.

It's after 10 p.m., your feet are tired from wandering around the city and your friends and you don't cook. Tapas for two! Madrid is known for its tapas, or light, appetizer-size meals meant to be shared with a drink and great conversation. Enjoy like a true Madrileno and toss your litter on the floor. You might want to leave your open-toe shoes at home, though.



If you apply now to study abroad in Spring 2011 and qualify for our “Fly Away with CEA” promotion to Madrid, a ticket normally costing you $862.96 from New York to Madrid next semester could cost you nothing when you use your $1,000 STA voucher, and leave you with $137.04 for rail passes or your student identification card! Find out how you can save today.

Spend a leisurely afternoon strolling Karlova Street as it twists and winds its way between arched doorways tucked under the watchful eyes of baroque buildings. Much of Prague's beautiful architecture managed to escape unscathed the ravages of time and war. Discover the amusing open market stalls and lively street musicians as you make follow the street to the famous Charles Bridge.

Karlova Street leading up to the Charles Bridge.

If you apply now and qualify for our “Fly Away with CEA” promotion to Prague, a ticket normally costing you $1,013.07 from New York to Prague next semester could only run you $13.07 when you use your $1,000 STA voucher! Find out how you can save today.

CEA students in Buenos Aires may take the opportunity observe the Tango in all its seductive grandeur, and later learn the steps as taught by a professional instructor. Its birthplace in Buenos Aires, Tango reflects the raw elegance you'll discover in the city that boasts the charm of its Old World heritage in the grand architecture of more affluent neighborhoods complemented by the warm appeal of its more vibrant, colorful neighborhoods awash in greens, yellows and reds.

If you apply now and qualify for our “Fly Away with CEA” promotion to Buenos Aires, a ticket normally costing you $1,189.20 from New York to Buenos Aires next semester could only run you $189.20 when you use your $1,000 STA voucher! Find out how you can save today.