Amazing time in Barcelona!

The six weeks I spent in Barcelona with Beyond Academy were a truly remarkable experience. I got to live in an amazing city, surrounded by the beach and the vibrant Spanish and Catalan culture. To me, the most memorable parts of the program are all the friendships I made and the great nightlife! The internship itself was very insightful and helped me in my professional growth, gave me insights into new industries, and I learned a lot. I also made great connections and felt like I had a good life-work-balance in Barcelona as well! Our community coordinator Isabel was like a big sister, always ready to help, and organized fun events we all enjoyed a lot - often with drinks and meals included. Our accomodation was nice, with a view of the Sagrada Família. However, there was a very big hidden fee for the use of AC (which is very necessary in Barcelona), that was not properly communicated and not listed in the accommodation contract we all signed. Overall, the program is also a bit expensive for what you get. And you have to be really specific with the Beyond Academy staff who are responsible for matching you with your host company. They were often inattentive to my requests, and you have to be very specific about what you do and do not want!! They’ll also try to push you into roles you’re not really interested in.