WHY THIS PROGRAM?
CADIZ WOW FACTORS
• ALL SPANISH, ALL THE TIME: Great place to learn the language
• SURF'S UP! Spanish surf lessons included
• OLDEST CITY: Spain's, and possibly Europe's, oldest city
THE ATHENA TOUCH
What makes this Athena?
• LOCATION: Unique off-the-beaten path Spanish option
• SIZE: Smaller size encourages immersion
• PERSONAL: Caring, encouraging teachers
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS in CADIZ
WHY WE PARTNER WITH CLIC-Cadiz:
After years of searching for a smaller, high-quality Spain program, Athena found CLIC, with campuses in both Cadiz and Seville. With a maximum class-size of 10 students, and top-notch quality, partnering with CLIC-Cadiz was an easy choice.
HISTORY:
Founded in 1983, CLIC has become one of Spain’s top language schools.
EXPERIENCE:
At CLIC, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom; high quality social and cultural interactions are integral to getting the most out of your experience.
HIGHLIGHT: All Spanish, All the Time
If you want to learn Spanish, Cadiz is a great place to do it. Not only will you be learning Spanish at one of the top language schools in all of Spain, but Cadiz is an excellent place to learn Spanish since most of the locals only speak Spanish ... so you’ll have to as well!
COURSES
Courses have the following % breakdown:
| COURSES | General % Offered |
|---|---|
LANGUAGE | 90% |
HUMANITIES | 10% |
HUGO RUFINO
Overseas Advisor
Hugo will be your main point of contact in Cadiz. Hugo is part of a team comprised of professionals at CLIC who have years of experience working in the field of international education. Hugo and the team are always prepared to give advice and tips about personal travel, as well as making sure the student experience is as positive as possible.
STUDENT LIFE
FIELD TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
While we doubt that you will want to leave Cadiz, our program package allows you to add excursions and field trips at an extra cost that will allow you to get an even closer look at the Spanish culture.
Possible trips include:
• Day trips around Cadiz
• Surf Lessons
HIGHLIGHT: Surf's Up
Cadiz is on Spain’s southern coast, where surfing’s part of the culture. How better to join the culture than to combine Spanish lessons with Surfing Lessons? How do you say 'hang 10' in Spanish? You’ll find out.
HOUSING
Housing Type: On-campus residence hall, Homestay (at an additional cost)
On-campus Inclusions: Two beds, full bathroom, kitchen, and living room
Homestay Inclusions: Private room, shared bathroom, two daily meals
HIGHLIGHT: Spain's Oldest City
This city is more than just beautiful beaches - it also has depth and history. Cadiz is Spain’s oldest city (and some say Europe's oldest), founded around 1100 B.C. More than a few years older than the good old U.S. of A.
FAQS
Will I be able to travel?
Yes! You will have independent time to travel, such as weekends, to travel. Many students choose to stay after the program ends to travel around as well (you must be aware of visa regulations before you make any plans!).
How many students are on the program?
This is an international school that has students from all over the world attending. The school enrollment fluctuates depending on the season, but the typical amount of U.S. students at any given time will have anywhere from 2-20 students on the program. This makes for an incredibly personal and high-quality study abroad experience, things we at Athena pride ourselves on.
What is the food like?
Excellent! Being on the southern coast of Spain, seafood dishes are the specialty here. There will also be restaurants with Spanish staples like meats, cheeses and paella.
Vegetarians: Athena’s resident vegetarian gives Cadiz a 6 out of 10 for being vegetarian friendly!
Can I request to room with my friend?
Yes! You can certainly request who you would like to have as your roommate. This is done after you are accepted into the program; you will note this in your housing request forms.
How do I get to Cadiz?
You will fly into Seville, Spain, which is about an hour and a half away. From there, you will head to Cadiz.
Do you provide flights?
We have partnered with STA Travel, an incredible student-focused travel agency. The good people there will be able to help all Athena students arrange flights overseas.
”Athena's locations are incredible & I believe that Cadiz offered me a unique experience! I loved the structure of the classes... programs offered, & help given when needed.”
GABRIELLE WILLIAMS
Oglethorpe University
THE CITY
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
What’s Cadiz Like?
History, beaches, friendly Spaniards – that’s what Cadiz is like, and what’s not to like?! Located on Spain’s southern coast, Cadiz has a rich culture. Whether you’re in the mood for learning Flamenco, visiting ancient ruins, or shopping in the local markets, Cadiz has it all.
The vibrant people and festive atmosphere provides a special and unique backdrop to learning the Spanish language. When the sun goes down, the beach is still alive as locals and tourists alike gather to socialize.
CITY PERKS
Incredible beaches … One of Europe’s oldest cities … If you’re truly looking to learn Spanish, Cadiz may be the place for you. Its locals are very friendly, but English isn’t the language here - Spanish is. And that’s a huge plus if that’s what you’re looking to learn.
WEATHER
- MEDITERRANEAN: Cadiz has a hot, summer Mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is 65°F.
- HOT: Cadiz has one of the warmest summers in the European continent, with average daily highs in the 80s °F.
- MILD WINTERS: Winters are mild: January is the coolest month, with average maximum temperatures of 61 °F and minimum of 41 °F
MAP
DID YOU KNOW?
Christopher Columbus set sail from Cadiz.
DID YOU KNOW?
If you saw the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies”, you’ll remember the beach scene with Halle Berry. It was filmed in Cadiz.
DATES & PRICES
FEE FREEZE
Athena’s “Fee Freeze” feature allows students to freeze the current published cost of the location and term of their desired study abroad program for up to 24 months!
DETAILSSUMMER 2020
3 Week sessions in June, July, & August
TBD (LAST YEAR'S PRICES: $2,990 - 3 Weeks, 1 Course | $5,190 - 6 Weeks, 2 Courses | $7,190 - 9 Weeks, 3 Courses)
APPLICATION DEADLINES: April 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020
You will take 1 language course per session worth 3-4 credits
Add on sessions to progress through different language levels
You can combine the sessions for a 6 or 9 week program
Optional A La Carte Add-On: Field Trips, Homestay
APPLY TODAY
YOUR APPLICATION IN 3 STEPS
1
CLICK APPLY
Once you know your program, click apply.
2
CREATE ACCOUNT
You will then be prompted to create your online account.
3
COMPLETE APPLICATION
Complete both the online and paper forms by the deadline.
MORE INFO?
If you’d like some more info before you start an application, that’s not a problem. Just let us know how to contact you and we’ll get back to you asap!
