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    • Barcelona
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Architecture Art History Arts Business Communications Creative Writing Cultural Studies Economics English Film Finance Hispanic Studies History International Business International Relations Literature Marketing Photography Political Science Sociology Visual Arts +11

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Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English

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Starting Price
16500
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See website for details. Scholarships available!
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Classes Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Activities Airfare Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa
Jan 03, 2022
Jun 13, 2018
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About Program

Explore the beautiful and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, and learn about globalization from a European perspective. In addition to Arcadia’s cornerstone course that will introduce you to the vibrant culture and distinct identity of this magnetic mediterranean city, you will choose four elective courses offered at either the Arcadia Barcelona Center and/or the University Pompeu Fabra (UPF).

Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Excursions may include: a guided exploration of Alhambra, discover Morocco, and discover Dali, his work and the landscape that inspired him.

Arcadia University opens the doors to new experiences, different academic learning, people, cultures and perspectives so you can build your own lifelong learning and memories. With Arcadia, you can: Enjoy academic success, explore a new world, get to know yourself, rely on us for support, and boost your resume.

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Meghan
28
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Barcelona

Jun 13, 2018

By far the best decision I have made is studying abroad in Barcelona. The Arcadia Staff made sure the experience was extraordinary, fun and insightful for all of the students. Everyone got along so well and we became a family within the span of 4 months. Words do not do it justice. Useful tips: Hang onto your phone tight at clubs or it will get stolen. The fixed rate for the taxi is about 2 euros. Elisabets has amazing cheap tapas. Pregame at D-9 for cheap cheap drinks, the best club is Razzmatazz; it's expensive but worth it.

What would you improve about this program?
Let the students have more free time to travel on the weekends. Do the embedded excursions during the school week and afternoons so that students have time to achieve their personal travel goals.
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Mauro
27
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Esdeveniments a Barcelona

Jun 11, 2018

I enjoyed that this program only held classes from Monday through Thursday and it allowed for us to travel to other places during the weekends. The staff was particularly helpful with any issue I had and it helped reassure throughout the semester that I made the right decision. The extra-curricular activities they offer bolster the reputation the program has and it was enough to provide an outlet for my extra energy outside the classroom setting. Do not hesitate twice on selecting this program if you want to have an eventful study abroad experience in Barcelona!

What would you improve about this program?
The program would be ideal if it could last a little longer. I felt that the semester ended far too early and could be extended by 2 or 3 more weeks.
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Lauren
27
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Decision I Ever Made

Jun 11, 2018

Going abroad with Arcadia University in Barcelona was an incredible experience that I would 100% recommend to anyone considering going overseas. Barcelona is a beautiful city, but it was the staff and the people I met through my program that really made my experience so special. Arcadia offers a smaller, more intimate approach to study abroad. I was not just one of 200 kids studying at the university. Since it was a group of 30 students everyone created a unique bond and was extremely supportive of one another. I met some of the best friends of my life through this program. The academics were great and really incorporated doing more learning outside the classroom, and got us into the city a lot to learn more about the city's culture and history. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

What would you improve about this program?
The only criticism I have for this program is being more transparent about the embedded excursions that are required on the weekends for classes. Although, the excursions were incredible if I had know I would have been able to plan my travels better ahead of time.
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Some of my best friends and I in Morocco!
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David
31
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5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

David Sanchez Arcadia in Barcelona

Nov 5, 2014

Well, I was taken by surprise when I arrived in Barcelona and found the region to be so different from what I had expected. They spoke a different language, had different cultures, and didn't consider themselves Spanish at all. At first this made me nervous and a bit irritated but I leaned to love the culture and language when I started to take the history and language class at Arcadia. My landlord was extremely nice and helpful. My roommates were very nice, my classmates became my very good friends and I met some amazing people. Everything was great, only thing is that I wish they would've offered a more advanced Spanish course.

What would you improve about this program?
What I would change is the level of Spanish offered at the Arcadia institute in Barcelona. They need to accommodate for the Spanish speaker so they can continue to develop their language.
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Meghan Ormsby

Program
Arcadia in Barcelona

Why did you choose this program?

I chose the Arcadia program because they had several classes relevant to my business major, both through Arcadia University in Barcelona and at UPF in Barcelona. In addition, I heard many amazing things about the Arcadia program from students who previously studied abroad with them. The staff at Arcadia ensures that the student uses their abroad experience to learn, not only to travel the world. Both are extremely important. However, traveling to a new location without any knowledge of the rich history can be cheating yourself out of an eye-opening experience.

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

At Arcadia University they provided the students with the option of housing in an international apartment (the living situation I chose) or the residential dorms. They also provide the students with a wonderful doctor and free visits. The members of the Arcadia staff also scheduled optional free "field trips" to explore the city for free. These field trips included going to the amazing Park Guell, Tibidabo, Palau de Musica and many more. However, the university did not provide any means of city transportation, a meal plan or a gym.

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

I wish I had known about the attendance policy and the number of required excursions I had to attend for classes. Some students study abroad and want to travel to a new country every weekend. However, this would be impossible with Arcadia University in Barcelona. I had to attend weekend excursions and only had 8 weekends to travel out of the 4 months I was there. In addition, you are only granted one absence per class. Anything more than this deducts 5 points from your final grade.

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

I attend class Monday-Thursday (there are no classes on Friday) and a student typically has 4 or 5 classes to register for. During the weekend I often times went on excursions with my classes, some of these excursions are really fun but some are just boring. For example, we went camping at Nou, Girona and even Marseille France with my classes; all for free! Then I went out a couple times during the week.

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 studying abroad was that I was not going to meet friends that I liked. I went into the program without knowing anybody and that was very intimidating at first. However, after the very first night out in Barcelona, I knew I was going to be okay. I made lifelong friends in the short span of 4 months, everybody got along so well and enjoyed hanging out daily.

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
( BCN )

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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