Barcelona SAE: Intl. Business & Humanities Semester at UAB

This was an unforgettable experience forever engrained in my heart. Before the semester started, I was nervous about adjusting to life abroad, but studying in Barcelona through BSAE exceeded all expectations. The support from the program made the transition incredibly smooth, from the moment I landed. BSAE created so many opportunities to connect with other students early on, and those connections quickly turned into lasting friendships. Thanks to the generous scholarships I received, I was able to fully embrace the experience—not only exploring the richness of life in Barcelona, but also traveling to different parts of Europe, which broadened my perspective in so many ways. The program's events, like the trip to Valencia, ceramics and cooking classes, and other cultural activities, helped me dive deeper into Spanish culture while also making meaningful memories. This semester abroad was truly life-changing. I feel so lucky to have been part of it, and I’ll always be grateful for the people I met, the places I visited, and the support that made it all possible. Barcelona will always hold a special place in my heart.

My semester abroad with Barcelona SAE has been nothing short of amazing! Entering the semester, I was worried about how I might adapt, but BSAE made the transition so easy. There were so many ways to meet people within the program starting the first day we arrived and BSAE did a great job at helping me through the semester with any questions I had. Additionally, the trips and activities planned through the program were such a great way to learn more about Spain. I participated in a lot of these events including a cooking class, a trip to Valencia, a ceramics class, and more! Overall, BSAE was very helpful and accommodating in such a busy time. I am so grateful for my time abroad, and will miss Barcelona dearly!

My title truly does not do this experience justice! Studying abroad in Barcelona opened my eyes and gave me so many wonderful experiences that I will cherish for a lifetime. I highly recommend Barcelona SAE as they made the process of moving to an entirely different country seamless. Their ability to answer every question you may have, willingness to help, and organization and planning are just a few things that this program exceeds at. They have truly worked their hardest to make sure that the students in their program are as acclimated to this new environment as possible and to provide us with new experiences. The trips and activities that Barcelona SAE offers are like no other and helped me to get to know the local culture within Barcelona and to visit places that I would not have thought of visiting in Spain. On another note, the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona did an amazing job of providing a quality education for students that are coming from different parts of the world. As an American student studying abroad, I really appreciated the variety of backgrounds and different ways of life that I learned about from making friends with and being in classes with students from Germany, Brazil, China, and Morrocco. This school prioritizes a global view and does a very good job of challenging its students while also understanding that most of us are taking on the role of world travelers. Regarding travel, I had the opportunity of visiting 18 new places, 7 new countries, and 2 new continents. Experiencing new places and cultures is something that I have always dreamed of and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to travel. It is true that traveling and immersing yourself in new environments gives you something that school can never teach you. Although I took advantage of my time to travel, I think that it is also important to note that I made sure to spend a lot of time in Barcelona as well. This city is truly one of a kind and is the absolute perfect home base for studying abroad. In my opinion, you could never get bored in Barcelona and the location, culture, weather, and history truly speak for themselves. In the end, I am coming out of this semester happier and more fulfilled than I could have imagined. Speaking from experience, if you are at all nervous or hesitant to study abroad, this is your sign that it is truly the most amazing experience. I came to Spain alone and made friends that will last me a lifetime.