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Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Fall Spring Summer Winter
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
10

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Starting Price
5000
Price Details
•Personalized pre-departure advising
•Tuition and registration
•Housing (apartment options)
•Comprehensive collection of in-country support services including insurance, on-site support, social and wellness activities
•Career and re-entry support
•Scholarship opportunities available
What's Included
Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers
Feb 07, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
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About Program

Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, is the ideal blend of the historic and modern! Located in the heart of the city, the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center offers courses in English and Spanish; learning takes place both in and out of the classroom, with instructors taking full advantage of Barcelona’s many notable sites and attractions. CEA CAPA Internships Abroad Barcelona offers a range of internship placements that provide hands-on, practical experience. Rewarding internship opportunities await you in careers such as: Software development, motion graphics, broadcast design, branding, water management and conservation, event organizing, marketing research, personal training, radio broadcasting, and LED lighting solutions.

To learn more about Barcelona, click the “Visit Site” button above and see what CEA CAPA has waiting for you!

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.
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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.
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Impact

Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

  • Strong Academics
  • A Focus on Small- & Medium-Sized Enterprises
  • An Individualized Placement Process
  • Affordable, Convenient Options

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Adele
21
Female
France
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA Barcelona Study Abroad Liberal Arts Program

Feb 20, 2023

Barcelona is an incredible city full of life. The teaching centre was in the best location, Plaça Catalunya that allowed us to go to shopping after class, go to the beach, walk along Passeig de Gracia, go to the Gothic Quarter. The nightlife and the atmosphere of this city is one of the best in Europe in my opinion. The CEA staff was also wonderful; they worked at the teaching centre and whenever I needed help, I would go to them. The resources provided were always helpful and they had an emergency line.

Pros
  • A city with so much life
  • Beautiful architecture
  • Beautiful architecture
Cons
  • Pickpockets
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Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Adele! Thanks for your feedback on your Barcelona study abroad experience. I couldn't agree more that this bustling city is full of life. The CEA Study Center is definitely located in the best location in close proximity to everything! I'm grateful you found onsite staff wonderful and had helpful resources accessible.

By Taylor Coulson on March 21, 2023
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Jessica
24
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Barcelona CEA

Sep 22, 2022

Traveling to Barcelona with CEA is a great choice. This organization truly looks out for you and helps you settle into a new country. You will meet so many people, learn so many new things and really be living in Barcelona. The classes are interesting and you can pick what interests you. There is a variety of classes. I took an international marketing class and a social media class. It is an awesome experience.They also set up events to do activities around the city! For example, you can go on hikes, go to cooking classes and really meet the locals. The teachers and cea advisors are really there for you and make sure you are comfortable in such a new environment. CEA is a great choice!

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  • classes
  • city
  • cea advisors
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  • housing
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Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Jessica! Thanks for sharing your feedback about Barcelona. We're glad you felt settled in Spain and were able to make new international connections through CEA. When you enjoy your classes, that's a plus too! Best of luck to you!

By Taylor Coulson on November 9, 2022
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Marisa
28
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My three week adventure in Barcelona

Oct 30, 2017

This was my first time over seas and I can truly say it has completely changed my perception of the world and has given me a better appreciation and perspective on my life. Studying abroad not only allows you to see the world, it also allows you to see yourself through a new lens. I learned that I love well seasoned food, like Barcelona's Paella for example is to die for! I also learned that I truly feel my best when I am exploring and doing new things. I fell in love with traveling and getting to learn about different cultures. I wish I could have stayed longer... One piece of advice I'll give that I wish I did in the very beginning of my trip was to maintain a open mind about everything. When it comes to doing something new or trying something new as long as it is safe say yes to it! You can only learn and grow from the experience.

What would you improve about this program?
It should be a month and there should be more opportunity to experience the culture rather then learn about it in classrooms and textbooks and going to touristy areas. There should be a day where students to get to experience what locals do in a day and what they do for fun.
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Beautiful Barcelona
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Taylor
28
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Barcelona Internship

Oct 30, 2017

Summer of 2017 I interned in Barcelona, Spain. This was one of the best experiences I could have asked for. I really wanted to be immersed into a different culture; I have a Spanish minor so I really wanted to be in a Spanish-speaking environment. My main goals were to be a better Spanish speaker, be more confident in the business world, and gain knowledge of different cultures. After my two-month internship, I truly believe I reached all of my goals through my internship in Spain.

Not only that but I learned to be a better version of my self. This type of experience really pushed me to be a stronger, more independent version of who I am. I think that this experience, interning abroad, really gave me the confidence to believe that I can now conquer anything.

What would you improve about this program?
I think the best way this program can be improved would just to offer more locations. The internship abroad program is fairly new, so there are not a ton of different locations. I believe the more locations they offer, the more appeal it would have to other students.
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Karime
28
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA Internships are Worthwhile

Oct 24, 2017

CEA Study Abroad provided so much support and guidance when I first began the process of applying for the internship. The onsite staff were all so wonderful and friendly that it made me feel right at home. This program was very organized from the seminar to finding us the right internship placements.

This experience has changed me for the better and is something I would recommend for anyone to take advantage of! You will learn so much more about yourself, culture and the world.

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I wanted to fulfill an internship in a workplace setting that would challenge and help me learn more about my potential. I chose Barcelona because it was an ideal metropolitan city that had both the history and culture I was looking for.

I originally wanted to accomplish my internship in Madrid, but was happy that I did it in Barcelona instead. This city offers versatility in the sense that it had something for everyone, for example, there was a beach for the beach-goers and plenty of art museums to visit. I definitely have left a piece of my heart in Barcelona and hope to return to this charming place in the near future.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

I had two offices assist me with the process: Kean University's Center for International Studies office and the CEA Study Abroad office located in Phoenix, Arizona. I had to apply to both offices separately. CEA Study Abroad helped me the most with my process by reminding me to accomplish everything on my pre-departure checklist and just being a great resource. It was really generous for them to provide us with a travel voucher to use towards lowering our plane ticket price because as we know traveling can get pricey.

The things that I had to do on my own were to make sure I accomplished everything on my pre-departure checklist, for example filling out my housing application on time. One thing I want to point out is that CEA is very organized and they really found great living accommodations for us to spend our time in. The CEA onsite staff were there every step of the way once we arrived and helped us with anything whether it was restaurant recommendations or setting up doctor's appointments for us.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

One piece of advice that I would give someone going on my program is be aware that workspaces might be smaller and more intimate than ones in The United States. Going in, I was expecting to be working in a huge office with cubicles and separate work spaces, but was greeted by an office space in an apartment overlooking the beautiful Barcelona skyline.

By the end of the program, I really enjoyed working there because the environment made it less stressful and more enjoyable to work. Another aspect is that internship abroad programs are slightly different from a traditional study abroad one, for example, you are not just a student taking classes, but a professional as well obtaining life-long skills that will help you in the future. Another important thing I want people to be aware of-do not feel that you need to know everything about your career going in. This is the time to learn, make mistakes and gain experience worthwhile.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Moreover, as an intern, there were requirements and a schedule we had to follow each week in our two month period. We had to fulfill about 15-20 hours per week at our internship sites and a total of 120 hours before the program ended.

The average week consisted of working, interacting with co-workers, attending work events and exploring the city and embracing the culture. There were times where students would take the weekends to travel to neighboring cities and explore the popular attractions over there.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear going into my experience abroad was being able to navigate the city and find my way around. I was especially concerned I wouldn't find my way to my internship placement, but during our orientation, the onsite staff gave us an activity to guide us to our locations so we knew ahead of time where we were going.

The way I also overcame this fear was by taking public transportation on my own, specifically the metro which helped me to map out the city and remember key landmarks. By the end of the program, I was taking the metro like a pro and genuinely enjoyed the daily commute that consisted of people-watching, street performers, and awesome scenery. Once you take yourself out of your comfort zone, you would be surprised what you can accomplish.

What is your favorite memory from your time abroad?

One thing that is really good to know is that with an internship schedule, you have the weekend free to explore your host city and to travel to close-by countries! Another great thing is that it's pretty cheap to travel around Europe.

There are so many beautiful memories and stories that I cherish that there is not one favorite. One memory that really sticks out is the one where we interns got to celebrate San Juan for the first time on the beach. I have never saw so many people in my life on one entire location enjoying each other's company and celebrating life to the fullest; it was a worthwhile experience.

Location

Location:
Barcelona
Currency:
Euro
Weather:
Jan-Mar
61 F / 41 F
Apr-Jun
77 F / 48 F
Jul-Sep
84 F / 57 F
Oct-Dec
72 F / 43 F
Airports:
Barcelona–El Prat
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Whether you prefer beaches, buildings, or history, Barcelona is the place to be. Spend your time admiring Gaudi's work at La Sagrada Familia, walking down the Mar Bella beach, or learning about the history in Catalonia.

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