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CIEE January in Palma, Spain
(Outgoing Program)
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Your January in Palma de Mallorca program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Palma. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Palma!
Unique Experiences
Explore this Mediterranean island
to learn about its long history, welcoming inhabitants, natural beauty, and delicious cuisine
Discover local traditions
by living with a host family and celebrating the Christmas season in a true island style
Learn by doing
with an engaging visit to the interpretation center of Tramuntana mountains, UNESCO World Heritage site
Palma is a vibrant Mediterranean city on the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, celebrated for its mild winter climate, stunning coastal landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the island's charm with fewer tourists while exploring iconic landmarks like the Gothic Cathedral, Almudaina Palace, and Bellver Castle. Whether you are majoring in ecology, sustainability, business, tourism, marine sciences, liberal arts, or language, Palma is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.
Housing
CIEE Palma offers students diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing options are located within a 30-minute commute of downtown Palma and offer convenient access to public?transportation, supermarkets, shops,?cafés, and eateries.??
Academic Course: Take one CIEE course delivered in-person at the CIEE Center.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Activities
CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Palma de Mallorca will open doors for you to explore Spain's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
Learn to appreciate the flavor and vintage of wine during a visit to Mallorca's traditional winery, Macià Batle, founded in 1856
Try Mallorcan homemade almond ice cream, ensaïmada, or empanadas at Can Joan de S'Aigo, a traditional 300-year-old creamery
Explore the Natural Park of Albufera de Mallorca, the island's most important wetland area
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Academics
CIEE Palma de Mallorca: Study at CIEE Palma, located near shops, restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, and two public libraries. The Center is just a 15-minute walk from main city landmarks.
View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!
Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.
Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Why CIEE
200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included
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