IEP Summer Study in Barcelona

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 1 - July 16

Description: Spend six weeks this summer in Spain enhancing your Spanish language skills while immersing yourself in the local culture of this dynamic city, even if you have no previous Spanish studies. Barcelona provides an ideal environment to experience the local Spanish and Catalan culture. Participants will receive 45 hours of intensive language training at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Students can live with local homestay families, in apartments with international students, or in local residence halls. Affordable cost, homestay or apartment living, fun cultural immersion activities, and local and weekend excursions make this the ideal summer program in Spain.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is located on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. The beauty of Barcelona lies in the juxtaposition of ancient and modern. The Romans settled here 2000 years ago and laid the foundations of a cosmopolitan, coast-lined city located between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. Today, tourists and locals admire incredible modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi. The world renowned Gothic quarter, the Modernist architecture of Gaudí and the parks and modern buildings of the 21st century combine to make Barcelona a world-class city. Walk down the bustling pedestrian strip of las ramblas to enjoy cafes, restaurants, market stalls and museums while marveling at the famous street performers. The coastline boasts a spectacular boardwalk that especially comes to life at night, as well as seven spectacular beaches. Students will find the city of Barcelona to be an exceptional classroom and are encouraged to soak up all this city has to offer.

Courses are offered in English unless otherwise stated: Spanish language (all levels), Espanol para los negocios (in Spanish; pre-requisite: intermediate Spanish), International Business, International Marketing, Spanish Civilization and Culture, Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage.

Highlights:
- Earn up to 6 credits over the summer!
- Let Barcelona's culture become the classroom
- Explore Gaudi's architecture and the stunning Mediterranean sea all close by
- Easy location to travel around Europe
- Choose between living with a homestay family, in an apartment, or in local dorms
- Intercambio partners, cooking classes, and other cultural events to learn more about Catalan culture
- Take classes in English and Spanish language classes

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please see website for details.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000