Your Advanced Liberal Arts program in Barcelona lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Barcelona!
Barcelona is Spain’s bilingual city where Catalan and Spanish intertwine, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals in bustling markets, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional café, or exploring the historic streets of the Gothic Quarter, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern energy, and artistic expression, Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad.
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I would be likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to a friend or peer because of the support system that they establish with their students. The advisers are always available for the students and their questions and for that I am grateful.
CIEE is a very organized and reliable program that really wants their students' to enjoy their time abroad. I would highly recommend studying abroad with CIEE (and in the Advanced Liberal Arts program).
Living with 2 other Americans and a Spanish student in a shared apartment gave me a taste of everyday life here, while taking classes at UB in Spanish showed me what it's like to study as a student in Barcelona. Alberto and Andres were there for me throughout the entire process and helped to make each step easy to transition into.
I would strongly recommend studying with CIEE because it was such a great experience! It is always nerve-wracking going to a new place, but CIEE offers such quality programming, guidance, and opportunities to integrate into the city that all the anxiety falls away and transforms into a new passion to go out and explore the world!
I would recommend CIEE to a friend because the Barcelona program was everything I could have dreamed of! The excursions, the study center, the professors, the classes...it all was awesome!!! The only downside is the price...but, with all that is included, I can understand to an extent.
I would strongly recommend studying with CIEE because it was such a great experience! It is always nervewracking going to a new place, but CIEE offers such quality programming, guidance, and opportunities to integrate into the city that all the anxiety falls away and transforms into a new passion to go out and explore the world!
I would be likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to a friend or peer because of the support system that they establish with their students. The advisers are always available for the students and their questions and for that I am grateful. It has made the semester a lot less stressful.
CIEE is a very organized and reliable program that really wants their students' to enjoy their time abroad. I would highly recommend studying abroad with CIEE (and in the Advanced Liberal Arts program).
I would recommend CIEE to a friend because the Barcelona program was everything I could have dreamed of! The excursions, the study center, the professors, the classes...it all was awesome!!! The only downside is the price...but, with all that is included, I can understand to an extent.
CIEE ALA has given me the perfect opportunity to experience the authentic Spanish university life. Living with 2 other Americans and a Spanish student in a shared apartment gave me a taste of everyday life here, while taking classes at UB in Spanish showed me what it's like to study as a student in Barcelona. Alberto and Andres were there for me throughout the entire process and helped to make each step easy to transition into.
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