ISA in Barcelona, Spain
Location
Spain: Barcelona
Description
Barcelona is the heart and capital of the region of Cataluña in the northeast corner of Spain. Barcelona is, for all intents and purposes, now a bilingual city as inhabitants of the region speak both Castilian Spanish and Catalán, the official language of Cataluña. Barcelona offers visitors eccentric creativity, cultural diversity, and endless amounts of energy. The architecture in Barcelona is stunning and unique, ranging from medieval gothic castles to the mosaic buildings of Antonio Gaudí. Barcelona's surrounding area offers an escape from the bustling city life with wooded hills, and the vineyards and orchards of the Cataluña region.
Highlights
Programs at the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP), the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), and the Menendez Pelayo International University (UIMP) (available in summer), accommodate students of all levels of Spanish proficiency.
Located in the center of Barcelona in the beautiful historic district, the ISA office is a short block away from the Palau de la Música and a few blocks from the Plaza de Cataluña. This office is the location for weekly meetings and houses a classroom/meeting room, a room for daily tutorials, resident director offices, computer/Internet terminals, and kitchen facilities. During normal office hours, students may come here to access the free computer/Internet facilities, receive tutoring, utilize academic and other resources, receive advice on how to get involved in the community, or simply visit with the ISA staff.