Hispanic Studies Program

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Sep 15 - Dec 20 2009

Description: Participants in the UB Hispanic Studies Fall Program will take 113 hours of Spanish language and 100 hours of Spanish culture courses in areas of literature, art, cinema, economy, and history. Students will take a placement test upon arrival to determine their language level and before arriving, they will pre-register for five content courses.

Highlights: 213

Semester Credits - 14

Quarter Units - 21

Program Itinerary

September 15th-December 20th

September 15th: Arrive Barcelona

September 17th: Orientation Session

September 18th: Catalan cooking workshop

September 19th: Placement exam at the UB

September 21st: Classes start

October: Excursions (exact dates will be announced at least 1 month prior to departure)

December 14th-18th: Final exams

December 20th: End of program

DATES AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 5,500 Eur

ESA participants will stay in our specially selected accommodation in central and safe areas of Barcelona. Students can choose to live with a host family, in a shared international student apartment, or an ESA student apartment with other participants. The options depend on availability.
Tuition

Includes academic advising, courses, and transcript.
Orientation

The orientation session introduces students to the linguistic, cultural, and academic life in Barcelona. Topics such as public transport, banking, safety, local customs, Catalán language, academics, and interacting with locals, among more topics, will be covered.

Participants will receive an orientation handbook to act as a reference for important information about Barcelona and living abroad.

Following the informational session, participants will take a history and architecture tour with a guide to learn more about the rich and interesting history of the Barcelona.
Health Insurance

Please request the details of the plan.
Excursions

Dalí museum in Figueres

Girona: for a historical tour and city visit: transportation and guide included

Experience Required: yes

2.5 GPA minimum Minimum 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

ESA: Educational Services Abroad's Mission Statement: ESA, Educational Services Abroad, was founded to offer a new type of study abroad in Europe. Our mission is to promote responsible study abroad by providing academic programs and logistical services that engage students in their study abroad experience. Our logistical services are based on first-hand knowledge of Barcelona. Each service is specifically adapted to the needs and requests of universities and students. We offer accommodation in central and safe areas with host families, in private apartments, and in international student apartments. Our on-site orientation provides important information about living and studying in Barcelona and includes a history tour. Our intercultural activities such as cooking classes, volunteer opportunities, and internships are platforms for community involvement.

Year Founded: 2006