CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts
- Hosted at: Universitat de Barcelona / University of Barcelona
- Location(s): Barcelona, Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Put your advanced Spanish skills to work in the lively Mediterranean city of Barcelona! Considered Spain's most popular city, Barcelona is the perfect place to dramatically improve your Spanish language skills.Designed for students from all areas ... read more
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I learned a lot about a completely different culture, and how they relate to the US. Ale M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Barcelona is the best! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a better understanding of the culture, the traditions, the people, the language...I traveled and met new people, but most importantly, I made true friends. Anthony L - Brandeis University View Entire Review
it was a wonderful experience of freedom and self-discovery in a different environment A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It sounds really cheesy and cliche, but I really feel that I found myself while abroad. I remember hearing and reading this phrase a lot before I left, and thinking that it was just another one of those things that everyone said because it sounded good. However, I know what they mean now. There is no real concrete way of explain... A student - Barnard College View Entire Review
It was totally worthwhile! I learned so much about myself. I gained a different perspective to view things and being able to compare government, politics, and culture between two countries was what I hoped to gain and I did. A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
My main goal was to learn the language and become fluent in it. Having achieved this, I am content with my study abroad experience, despite the obstacles I faced. Also, traveling to other parts of Europe was incredible, and I will never forget it. GaHye K - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile experience. I learned about myself, the culture and Spanish life. I highly recommend going abroad. Not only does it broaden your horizons, but it's such a unique point in your life in that you have a built it time to explore, travel, have fun, and engage in the world around you with the encouragement of yo... Shara M - Barnard College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile, and one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I realized how just the small things in life affect you in ways you don't even know until they are completely changed on you. I think everyone should study abroad. It really puts our way of life in the U.S. into perspective. I've always thought... Rebecca W - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Language acquisition. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Being abroad was the best experience!! It definitely made me grow up a lot because it makes you more independent. It also helped me realize how much there is to know out there and how big the world is. There is so much more to life than just studying and working and I learned that I dont need to be confined to only the US. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained so much in regards to language skills and confidence speaking Spanish. It was absolutely worthwhile. Hannah S - Brandeis University View Entire Review
independence A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Language, communication skills and how to be independent. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that traveling and meeting new people is one of the most valuable experiences in life because it forces you to accept and appreciate things that are different from what you know which ultimately makes you a more accepting person. I am now more tolerant of people who come from different backgrounds because I realize tha... Jenny M - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
Yes, definitely. There are just aspects I would have changed, particularly after hearing about other students' experiences. Alethea D - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Everything went well and the program did a really good job at making sure that everything went well. Rebecca F - Columbia University View Entire Review
About
Designed for students from all areas of study, the Advanced Liberal Arts program immerses you in the Spanish education system, where you'll have opportunities to practice your Spanish with local university students. Your courses will be delivered at CIEE's partner school, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), where you'll find a wide range of courses to enroll in across UB's 16 different colleges. Additionally, you'll choose from electives through CIEE Barcelona to round out your academics.
Outside the classroom, you'll participate in exciting co-curricular activities and excursions organized by CIEE to enhance classroom learning and develop intercultural understanding. These outings will give you firsthand experience of the city's countless cultural wonders to bring your academics to life!
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- English Language and Literature
- Science, Technology and Society
- Cultural Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Health Sciences General
- Business
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing
- History
- Art
Minimum GPA:
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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