Supplementing the academic program are field trips and excursions to points of interest in the province of Alicante, the Valencia region, and Spain. Field trips and visits highlight topics covered in class. Past excursions have included Granada, Valencia, and Ruta de los Castillos. Optional trips have included el Camino de Santiago de la Compostela and Morocco. Housing and Meals Housing and meals are included in the program fee.
Students live in Spanish-speaking homes with all meals taken at the place of residence.
Every effort is made to place participants in homes where English is not spoken. Living in Spanish homes is considered the best housing arrangement for first semester students because of its practicality and its contribution to the program's academic objectives. Only one program participant is housed in each home. Housing is located in the Alicante metropolitan area with access to public transportation. All students take public transportation to the University.