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Is this program right for you?

If you are looking for a Spanish language immersion experience in a beautiful Mediterranean island city, and want to begin learning or further develop your Spanish while studying the socioeconomic and cultural impact of tourism in the Balearic Islands, the Mediterranean marine environment and ecology (beginning or intermediate Spanish), or the history and culture of the Mediterranean (advanced Spanish), then this program is perfect for you. Whether you are a student of business, tourism, humanities, sciences, or the social sciences, this program will help you develop unique perspectives on tourism or Mediterranean studies.

Program Snapshot

  • Study Spanish while living in the city of Palma de Mallorca; all levels offered
  • Classes include visits to sites of socioeconomic, natural, and cultural importance related to tourism, the marine environment, and the history of the Mediterranean
  • Become immersed in Spanish culture; program includes a homestay, inclusion of Spanish university students in CIEE activities, and language exchange
  • Participate in an internship at local hotel (for students who attend both sessions)

Subject Areas

  • Environmental Studies
  • Globalization
  • Internship
  • Mediterranean Studies
  • Spanish Language
  • Tourism

About Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic Islands. Founded by the Romans in 123 BC, the city has inspired musicians, artists, and writers for centuries. Mallorca is an island marked with contrasts, from tiny traditional shops with Modernist facades to small villages with stone houses in the middle of the mountains, from long sandy beaches and dramatic coves to the urban and multicultural city of Palma. Mallorca enjoys a mild climate, a beautiful landscape, urban life, and traditional culture.

Mallorca and Tourism
Mallorca is the number one tourist destination in Europe, with 12,000,000 visitors annually and 81 percent of its local gross national product tied to tourism. Some of Europe’s major tourism enterprises, such as Sol Meliá, Iberostar, Viajes Iberia, Air Europa, Air Berlin, and Barceló have their headquarters in Palma. During the height of the tourist season, the international airport becomes one of the busiest in Europe.

A tourist destination for nearly 100 years, Mallorca experienced rapid tourist growth beginning in the 1950s, with the island being transformed from one of the poorest regions in Spain to one of the wealthiest. Mallorca is seeking new ways to protect its treasures by promoting upscale tourism, eco-tourism, and cycle tourism, declaring areas like Cabrera Island as a natural park and protecting unspoiled beaches.

The fact that the island economy depends mainly upon tourism has resulted in a stronger emphasis on such academic and research areas as tourism studies, business, economics, and environmental sustainability. The Universitat de les Illes Balears School of Business offers a unique and extensive program in tourism studies, focusing on business and sociological perspectives. UIB also has a Hospitality School, which offers courses related to tourism and a four-year degree in hotel management. UIB students become specialists in the areas of hospitality and management at the national and international level.

Where You'll Study

Universitat de les Illes Balears - summer

Founded in 1978, Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) is rooted in the culture of the Balearic Islands, with a strong commitment to serving society and respecting the environment. A public institution with 15,000 students, UIB has a modern campus with libraries, a bookstore, computer labs, sports facilities, medical services, restaurants, and cafeterias. With the Serra de Tramuntana mountains as its backdrop, UIB is just a 12-minute metro ride from the city center. The Language and Culture summer program is located in a UIB building right in the city center, no more than a 15- to 20-minute walk from the homestays.

Thoughts From Abroad

If I were to define my own identity, I would just say, “Mediterranean.” For me, Mallorca embodies the essence of a modern Mediterranean island: beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs, charming mountain towns and castles, windmills in the fields, Cabrera Island’s national park, history and traditional fiestas, craft fairs and markets, street musicians and artists, cultural diversity, and direct flights to most Spanish and European cities. Palma is big enough to support a large cultural offering and host immigrants from all over the world, yet welcoming and approachable for a period of study, to form friendships, and become immersed in the culture.

Most past participants especially value having made friends with many European exchange students. Another trait of Palma that CIEE students value is how sincerely the locals have welcomed them, especially the families with whom they live and their University friends, who helped them get to know Palma and to love the island and its culture.

— Antonia Ferriol, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Antonia Ferriol, Resident Director, earned her Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from The Pennsylvania State University. Antonia has published articles on the contemporary Spanish novel and taught Spanish language and literature at Middlebury College and Denison University. In 2001, she returned to Spain to teach at the Universitat de Illes Balears. Dr. Ferriol was the Resident Director of the CIEE Study Center in Alcalá in 2002 and moved to Barcelona in 2003, where she served as the Resident Director of the CIEE Study Center for two years. Antonia speaks Spanish, English, and Catalan.

Susan Estay joined the staff in 2006. A native of Chile, she has lived in Mallorca for the past 27 years. Susan studied psychology at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. Susan coordinates student housing, cultural activities, and excursions.

Recommended Credit

one session: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
two sessions: 6 semester/9 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • For CIEE content courses in Spanish and the internship, 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Summer 2009
Session I		6/5/2009 - 6/27/2009
Summer 2009
Session II		6/26/2009 - 7/18/2009
Summer 2009
Session I + II		6/5/2009 - 7/18/2009
Summer 2010
Session I		Available: 2/15/2010
Summer 2010
Session II		Available: 2/15/2010
Summer 2010
Session I + II		Available: 2/15/2010

Application Deadlines

Summer 2009
Session I		4/1/2009
Summer 2009
Session II		4/1/2009
Summer 2009
Session I + II		4/1/2009
Summer 2010
Session I		4/1/2010
Summer 2010
Session II		4/1/2010
Summer 2010
Session I + II		4/1/2010

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Duration

Summer 2009
Session I		3.5 weeks
early June - late June
Summer 2009
Session II		3.5 weeks
late June - mid-July
Summer 2009
Session I + II		7 weeks
early June - mid-July
Summer 2010
Session I		3.5 weeks
early June - late June
Summer 2010
Session II		3.5 weeks
late June - mid-July
Summer 2010
Session I + II		7 weeks
early June - mid-July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Summer 2009 - Session I $3,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$2,176
    Housing and Most Meals$850
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$3,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Local Transportation$100
    Books and Supplies$75
    Additional Meals$200
    Personal Expenses$500
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Total$2,225


  • Summer 2009 - Session II $3,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Housing and Most Meals$850
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$2,176
    Total$3,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$500
    Additional Meals$200
    Books and Supplies$75
    Local Transportation$100
    Total$2,225


  • Summer 2009 - Session I + II $6,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$4,326
    Housing and Most Meals$1,700
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$6,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Local Transportation$200
    Books and Supplies$150
    Additional Meals$400
    Personal Expenses$1,000
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Total$3,100


  • Summer 2010 - Session I Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


  • Summer 2010 - Session II Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


  • Summer 2010 - Session I + II Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


Scholarship Information

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