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 The purpose of our orientation sessions is to provide our students with practical, cultural and academic information to make their study abroad experience more enjoyable.

Students will learn how to use their medical cards, public transport passes, currencies, and bank accounts. They will also become familiar with some details about life with Spanish families and cultural differences. Students will be given a detailed breakdown of the courses offered including information about cultural activities and field trips that supplement the lectures.

In order to facilitate student life in the university and its surroundings, students are taken on two tours during the orientation week:

1. A city tour of Alcalá and the university to introduce students to a variety of places with historical, cultural and/or social significance;
2. A walking tour of Madrid to help orientate students around the capital as well as how to use the extensive public transport network available.