CIEE College Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

I had the best time meeting people from all over the country, meeting new people in Barcelona, and experiencing life in this city. The CIEE staff was very helpful before and during the program, and there for you for any inconvenience wether big or small. My class was super informative and the professor was wise. Barcelona is such a cool place to study as it has the beach and mountains nearby as well as many fun activities to do. There are tourist attractions to see and other smaller things to do.

Studying abroad in Barcelona with CIEE was the best decision I could have made! From the very beginning, the CIEE staff provided us with all the information and support we needed to comfortably transition into our abroad experience. I was able to live in a nice apartment with five of my closest friends in a beautiful and safe neighborhood with lots of locals. CIEE also did a great job of offering tons of activities and excursions every week to encourage us to experience the local Spanish culture and cuisine. One of my most memorable experiences was the hike to Montserrat, a stunning monastery located an hour away from Barcelona.

I was hesitant to enroll in a study abroad program, but I'm so glad I did! This was a once in a lifetime experience and I would not change a thing about it. The staff was so helpful in every step of the way and made the transition to Barcelona super smooth. Plus, Barcelona truly has it all. I never ran out of things to do, whether it be exploring the Gothic Quarter, hanging at the beach, or having tapas with friends. My classes were also super interesting and the teachers were great. 10/10!!!!!!

My experience abroad was incredible. The staff of CIEE was wonderful and made the experience as educational and enjoyable as possible. This program allowed us to travel throughout Spain and immerse ourselves in the culture. The staff in this program went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and able to thrive. The front desk staff especially was always so friendly and willing to give recommendations for everything, even if it is just where to go to lunch that day. This program brings in people from several different schools so you have the opportunity to meet a plethora of new people and make lifelong friendships.

CIEE Barcelona Program was an immersive experience where I was able to explore new cultures, meet new people, and travel throughout Europe. I really enjoyed all the activities CIEE offered while in Spain, such as the Tapas Cooking Class and Montserrat day trip! My teachers at CIEE were always willing to give out travel recommendations to all their students. They were fully invested in their jobs as teachers and always made sure to make their classes fun, yet informative. The location of the school was on a quiet side street in the center of Barcelona with purple flowers surrounding the building. I loved my metro and walk to school everyday and felt like a true local!

My journey with the CIEE program Advanced Liberal Arts was an experience I will never forget. From being immersed in Spanish University classes, to meeting other US students from around the country, to going on excursions, I had such an amazing time. I recommend this program and CIEE to everyone who is wanting to study abroad. I learned so much, experienced so much and wish I could do it all over again. I truly will never forget all of the memorable experiences CIEE provided me with and the amazing staff and classes I was able to experience.

The CIEE staff were supportive and explained about tourist traps and safety tips. They were helpful with recommendations from bookstores, entertainment, and restaurants.

Barcelona is one of the best cities in Europe for nightlife due to the siesta culture. Like anywhere be safe about traveling at night especially as a female.

Public transportation is the best! The metro and bus was fun for first-timers like me. But, I mostly walked everywhere. It's also very accessible other to places in Spain (& Europe) like Ibiza which I took by ferry.

My homestay location was safe. However, think again about housing if you are a picky eater. But it did help my Spanish skills. Spanish food isn't everyone's favorite though. When going out I ate anything but Spanish food.

My favorite part about CIEE was the experiences they offered every week. My first weekend in Barcelona I went with my friends on a day trip to Sitges which is a small town on the coast of Spain. I did another day trip to Girona and Tossa de Mar. Both of these trips were coordinated by the CIEE staff and all we had to do was sign up and get to the meeting point. They also offered small activities during the week such as visiting the best tapas restaurants in Barcelona and going on cable cars up to a castle. These activities helped us feel immersed in the Barcelona culture, meet people and explore the city.