WHY THIS PROGRAM?
MALAGA WOW FACTORS
• ALL SPANISH, ALL THE TIME: Great place to learn the language
• CULTURAL & ARTISTIC HERITAGE: Visit all the amazing museums in the city.
• LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: many language immersion activities!
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 MALAGA
WHY WE PARTNER WITH CLIC-Malaga:
After years of searching for a smaller, high-quality Spain program, Athena found CLIC, with campuses in Cadiz, Malaga and Seville. With a maximum class-size of 10 students, and top-notch quality, partnering with CLIC-Malaga was an easy choice.
HISTORY:
Founded in 1983, CLIC has become one of Spain’s premier 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, Malaga 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 Malaga 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% |
MONIQUE PEERENBOOM
STUDENT ADVISOR
Monique will be your main point of contact in Malaga. Monique is part of a team comprised of professionals at CLIC who have years of experience working in the field of international education. Monique is Dutch and has been living in, and enjoying, Spain for a many years!
STUDENT LIFE
FIELD TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
While we doubt that you will want to leave Malaga, 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 Malaga
- Trip to Cordoba
- Visit to Pablo Picasso Museum
- Flamenco shows
HIGHLIGHT:
Culture on the Mediterranean Sea: Malaga is blessed with both a strong history as well as scenic beauty. The city sits right along the Mediterranean Coast, so you will get to learn the language and history, while taking advantage of the incredible beaches the city offers!
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: Cultural city
This city is more than just beautiful beaches - it also has depth and history. Incredible museums include the Pompidou Center or the Collection of the Russian Museum. Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso or Antonio Banderas.
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 Malaga 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 Malaga?
You will fly into Seville, Spain, which is about two hours and a half away. From there, you will head to Malaga.
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.
”I focused a lot on the word ethnocentric...I learned that every culture is unique in their own way and there is no wrong way.”
KALLY FRISCH
Grand View University
THE CITY
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
What’s Malaga Like?
History, beaches, friendly Spaniards – that’s what Malaga is like, and what’s not to like?! Located on Spain’s southern coast, Malaga has a rich culture. Whether you’re in the mood for learning Flamenco, visiting ancient ruins, or shopping in the local markets, Malaga 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, Malaga 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: Malaga has a hot, summer Mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is 73.9°F during the day and 56.7°F at night.
- HOT: Malaga 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?
The internationally acclaimed painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga.
DID YOU KNOW?
Another famous son of Malaga, who famously never misses the city´s Semana Santa processions, is actor Antonio Banderas.
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
SUMMER A: Arrival Date: 31 May
Departure Date: 20 June
SUMMER B: Arrival Date: 21 June
Departure Date: 11 July
SUMMER C: Arrival Date: 12 July
Departure Date: 1 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
SUMMER 2020: Multiple Sessions
Arrival Date: 31 May
Departure Date: 1 August
Price TBD
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2020
You will take 1 language course per session worth 3-4 credits
Add on sessions to progress through different language levels
APPLY TODAY
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CLICK APPLY
Once you know your program, click apply.
2
CREATE ACCOUNT
You will then be prompted to create your online account.
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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!
