Below is a basic calendar for this program. A detailed calendar will be provided to students upon
arrival. Please note, dates are subject to change with no prior notification. Contact CEA prior to
purchasing airline tickets.
| Dates |
Events |
| Sep 18, 2009 |
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Alicante Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to the hotel. |
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| Sep 19, 2009 |
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation lecture will be held. During this session, we will cover such topics as: Program overview; resident staff; Resource centre; Health & Safety; Academics & Housing; Program calendar and local resources. |
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| Sep 20, 2009 |
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Field Orientation will be held in Alicante. During this tour, you will be introduced to your host city and its local community. |
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| Sep 20, 2009 |
Transfer
Students will be transferred to their assigned housing. |
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| Sep 21, 2009 |
Classes Begin
International Business classes begin at University of Alicante on this day. |
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| Sep 21, 2009 |
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Field Orientation will be held at the University. During this tour, you will learn about our campus and University services. |
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| Sep 22, 2009 |
Orientation
Visit to Santa Barbara Castle. During this activity you will learn about the Castle, Alicante History, and the lay out of the city from top of Monte Benacantil. |
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| Sep 23, 2009 |
Orientation
Visit to MARQ Museum. During this visit to the Archaeological Museum of Alicante you will learn about the origins of Alicante from Prehistory, Iberians, Romans, middle ages to modern times. |
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| Sep 24, 2009 |
Guest Lecture
A lecture on our Language Exchange and Volunteer Programs will take place on this date. |
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| Sep 28, 2009 |
Classes Begin
Spanish Language Classes begin at University of Alicante on this day. |
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| Oct 02, 2009 |
Guest Lecture
A lecture on Independent Traveling will take place at the CEA Alicante Resource Center. |
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| Oct 03, 2009 |
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Calpe |
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| Oct 09, 2009 |
Holiday
Valencian Community Day. No classes will be held. |
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| Oct 12, 2009 |
Holiday
Pilar's Day. No classes will be held. |
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| Oct 13, 2009 |
Immersion Activity
We will travel along the coast to the nearby town of El Campello and learn about its festivities and traditions. |
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| Oct 17, 2009 - Oct 18, 2009 |
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Valencia |
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| Oct 30, 2009 |
Immersion Activity
We will travel by train to the nearby city of Elche, well known by the largest Palmgrove in Europe. During this activity we will learn from its festivities and traditions. |
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| Nov 01, 2009 |
Holiday
All Saints Day. No classes will be held. |
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| Nov 07, 2009 |
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Altea |
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| Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009 |
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Granada |
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| Dec 06, 2009 |
Holiday
Spanish Constitution Day. No classes will be held. |
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| Dec 08, 2009 |
Holiday
Immaculada's Day. No classes will be held. |
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| Dec 21, 2009 - Feb 05, 2010 |
School Break
University of Alicante is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held. |
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| Dec 25, 2009 |
Holiday
Christmas Day. No classes will be held. |
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| Feb 04, 2010 |
Classes Begin
International Business Classes begin at University of on this day. |
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| Feb 08, 2010 |
Classes Begin
Spansih Language Studies Classes begin at the University of Alicante on this day. |
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| Feb 13, 2010 |
Holiday
Alicante Carnivals |
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| Mar 19, 2010 |
Holiday
San Jose. No classes will be held. |
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| Mar 26, 2010 - Apr 04, 2010 |
Holiday
During these dates Alicante celebrates the Holy Week, declared of tourist interest |
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| Apr 01, 2010 |
Holiday
Holy Thursday. No classes will be held. |
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| Apr 02, 2010 |
Holiday
Holy Friday. No classes will be held. |
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| Apr 15, 2010 |
Holiday
Santa Faz. No classes will be held. |
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| Apr 30, 2010 |
Classes End
This is the last day of International Business classes at University of Alicante. |
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| May 01, 2010 |
Holiday
Worker's Day. No classes will be held. |
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| May 11, 2010 |
Farewell Reception
CEA Farewell Reception will be held in Alicante. |
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| May 14, 2010 |
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at University of Alicante. |
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| May 15, 2010 |
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
