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Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you marvel at Gaudi’s whimsical architectural genius while embracing the laid-bac... read more
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I became bilingual. I traveled to and became immersed in multiple cultures different from my own. I was blessed to work with people from all backgrounds and come together in new and exciting ways. Kevin L - University of California - Berkeley View Entire Review
yes i learned tons about myself and the world. i got to travel so much and see so many places. i had fun and grew immensely as a person. however, i did not like my program and i recommend really researching the programs before you go abroad. i now see the world with a much more open mind and i dont feel as ignorant. it makes me ... Kylie B - Villanova University View Entire Review
absolutely it was the best experience of my life. It makes me want to travel the world now. jeremy b - Ithaca College View Entire Review
Yes Lanham B - Trinity University View Entire Review
YESSSSSS Brittany B - University of Kentucky View Entire Review
Absolutely. I think of Barcelona everyday - in fact, I may want to live there one day. The city nourished my passion for people, language, and culture...and now I know I want to study Sociology. Sheema G - Harvard University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and how I react in unusual circumstances. I felt like I grew a lot as a person, and made great friends! Samantha T - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I can't imagine my life if I hadn't studied abroad. It was wonderful. It made me more independent and taught me more about another culture with which I fell in love. Corley S - Harvard University View Entire Review
Yes. Lyndsey R - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Since returning I have continued to learn Spanish. I learned to be more open minded when dealing with people and situations. Travis N - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
i would go back only if I was only traveling. Bryson H - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
yes! i loved it! Courtney J - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
of course, would love to be back in spain now. Samantha H - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes Jenna H - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Absolutely! Bryan M - Harvard University View Entire Review
I loved every second of it. Of course there were drawbacks, but the good far outweighed the bad. jocelyn b - University of New Haven View Entire Review
YES Ali M - Trinity University View Entire Review
learned about so many different cultures, especially when travelling around. became more independent as i did much traveling alone. and most importantly i saw the world and it has made me want to see more and work in it. I hope to get an internship this summer with the state department and work in a foreign embassy on policy and... jeremy b - Ithaca College View Entire Review
yes definitely catie g - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It gave me a much larger perspective. Gained insights into Spanish and specifically Catalonian culture. I plan on living in Barcelona in the future. Michael N - George Washington University View Entire Review
Yes. I saw amazing things and things I'd never seen before. It was beautiful and very fun. Alex L - Harvard University View Entire Review
YES!!! Christi D - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
IT was worthwhile. I learned Spanish but more importantly about the culture in Spain. I want to go back as soon as I can. Kenzie T - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was the best time of my life. I came back a more independent person with big plans for myself. Gabi S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Living with a family helped me immerse myself in the culture and broaden my horizons. Rachel P - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
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Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you marvel at Gaudi’s whimsical architectural genius while embracing the laid-back Spanish lifestyle?
Programs in Barcelona:
Programs in Barcelona:
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Barcelona - Advanced Spanish Studies: This program is designed to elevate your Spanish language skills. In addition to an advanced language course and other Spanish-taught IES Abroad courses, you can also directly enroll in a local university. Here you may make some Spanish friends as you study alongside local students. Internship opportunities are also available to fully experience all Barcelona has to offer.
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Barcelona - Liberal Arts & Business: Feast your eyes on the many sights of Barcelona! Admire the stunning Modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia church, stroll through the whimsical Park Güell, shop the markets and street vendors of Las Ramblas, visit the beautiful beaches—should we continue? You can experience it all here. There are a wide variety of IES Abroad courses available, primarily taught in English by our world-class faculty. You are grouped into language proficiency-based levels to focus your course enrollment options. This also provides a sense of community with your fellow students and challenges you to maximize your learning.
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Barcelona Summer - Internship: With great influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts, Barcelona has made its mark as a major player in the global market. Walk to work or take the metro, bus, or tram through this remarkable city of architectural and cultural wonders. Lunch is always an opportunity to sample the best of Mediterranean fare: delicious tapas, the freshest seafood, and Crema Catalana for dessert! An IES Internship develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market. The optional language class increases your Spanish language proficiency and fluency.
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Barcelona Summer - Language & Area Studies: The IES Abroad Barcelona Language & Area Studies Summer Program is designed for students who want to study abroad in Spain and experience contemporary Spanish culture from the Catalonian perspective in a challenging academic environment. Language courses develop your written and oral proficiency in Spanish and area studies courses provide an excellent opportunity to learn about modern Spain in the larger context of the European Union. Courses are available in both Spanish and English. Over the course of the summer, you will come to know its vibrant plazas and winding streets for yourself. The Barcelona Language & Area Studies Program offers enrollment in IES Abroad courses, housing in homestays with local residents or student apartments with live-in Barcelona Cultural Companions to facilitate your cultural immersion, and DiscoverIES (course-related excursions & field trips). You will have the opportunity to meet Spanish and international students alike. Starting at the IES Abroad Center in the center of Barcelona near the Plaza Catalunya, this study abroad program will help you to gain a meaningful cultural experience and a deeper knowledge of what it means to be a citizen of the world.
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Barcelona - Arts & Culture: Choose from a series of courses on Art History, Cultural Studies, Literature, and more. Barcelona will be your classroom. All IES Abroad courses feature course-related trips and numerous faculty-led visits to museums, monuments, and sites around the city. Imagine studying the work of Gaudí while visiting the Sagrada Familia! Study the early paintings of Picasso and head to the Picasso Museum to see the vast collection of his great works.
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Barcelona - Journalism & Communications: Choose from a series of courses in Communications, Literature (including travel writing), Photography, Political Science, and much more. Barcelona will be your classroom. All of our courses feature course-related trips and faculty-led visits to cutting-edge digital media outlets, newsrooms, agencies, and more. Imagine studying Advertising and then visiting an international ad agency or attending a lecture by an internationally-known photojournalist as part of your visual storytelling course. It’s all waiting for you here in Barcelona.
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Barcelona - Political Science & International Relations: Take courses in a wide range of topics including politics, regionalism, international security, international business and relations, and many others. Imagine taking in all that Barcelona has to offer while taking exciting courses, like Campaigning in Europe: From Propaganda to Political Marketing or Globalized Economy & Migration. All of our courses feature course-related trips and faculty-led visits to government offices and institutions.
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Barcelona Full-time Semester Internship: Spend a semester as an intern in Barcelona – a city with great influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts. When you spend a semester interning in Barcelona, you’ll be guaranteed placement in an unpaid internship that will develop your professional skills and enhance your ability to communicate across cultures.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Business
- Business Communications
- History
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Minimum GPA:
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