CIEE Business and Culture Program in Barcelona, Spain

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Locations: Barcelona, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Advisor:	Contact peeradvisors@wm.edu for your regional staff advisor	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Outside Program
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement:	3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Local Family Homestay, Standard Student Dorm

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Improve your Spanish language skills and boost your cultural knowledge while studying international business in the capital of Catalonia. Choose from courses in English at CIEE Barcelona and CIEE’s partner schools, Escola Superior de Comerc Internacional (ESCI) or Universitat de Vic (UVic), while immersing yourself in Barcelona’s culture, history, and community. CIEE Barcelona is located in downtown Barcelona, near the city’s main square. Both ESCI and UVic are just 15 minutes from CIEE. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE

the region of Catalonia and surrounding provinces with exciting day and overnight trips.

LIVE

with a Spanish family and immerse yourself in local culture.

TAKE FIELD TRIPS

to monuments and guided tours of the city.

Excursions & Activities

Get to know Spanish students with conversation exchanges.
See Barcelona from new heights with a hike and excursion to Collserola.
See for yourself why landmarks like Museu Picasso and Gaudi’s artworks engender awe from visitors around the world.
Explore beyond Barcelona, with highlights that could include Roman ruins in the coastal city Tarragona, the medieval town of Girona, the Dalí museum in Figueres, among others.

Internship

Students can complement their studies with internships in English or Spanish. You might help a company like Narusport marketing their international projects; work with Team-on investments options; or help a start-up like Cowork Rambla Cataluña. Internships include weekly class sessions to support the experience with academic grounding.

Volunteering

Get to know the people of the city and their language as you give back. Here are some of the ways you might serve:
Help children with homework after school
Help kids with special needs during school breaks or basketball practice
Collect food for people in need

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-day orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

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