Information for term January in Barcelona
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenPerfectly situated between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is the ideal city to spend your January term boosting your knowledge of international business or art history. Gain exposure to and develop a deeper understanding of the city’s booming business industry or learn about Catalan and Spanish culture through Spanish masterpieces. Classes are taught in English at CIEE Barcelona and complemented with co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
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Unique Experiences
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HOMESTAYS
Live with a local family who can introduce you to the city’s culture and help you adapt to life in Barcelona
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HANG OUT WITH LOCAL STUDENTS
who will help you get settled and share in fun activities like sampling churros con chocolate, making pinchos, and a enjoying a flamenco show
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ADMIRE THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
of this 2000+ year old city
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MUSEUMS
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PARKS AND GARDENS
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UNESCO-PROTECTED MONUMENTS
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own distinctive history, culture, and language. Exploring the city, you will observe Roman remains contrasting with the ultramodern buildings, reflecting the city’s commercial and industrial successes. CIEE’s January in Barcelona program allows you to discover this rich, new culture and gain a critical global perspective.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Explore regions of the Catalonian province with fun day trips.
- Take guided tours of the historical district.
- Enjoy gastronomy-based activities such as eating churros con chocolate or learning how to make pinchos with local friends.
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HOUSING
Homestay: Students can choose to live in a Spanish homestay (one or two CIEE students per home). Each student will be placed in a single room.
Shared Apartment: January term students may elect to share an apartment, which may have double or single rooms with shared kitchens and laundry facilities.
Residence hall: Students may also live in a residencia (residence hall) with other Spanish and international students. As slots in residencias may be limited, students who end up being assigned to another housing option of their choice will be notified by resident staff prior to arriving in Barcelona.
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Meals
Students living in a homestay will have breakfast and dinner provided at home, while lunch will be at their expense. Meals are not included for students living in the residencias or shared apartments, though they will share fully equipped kitchens where they can prepare their own meals.
Barcelona, Spain Where You'll Study
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Getting Around
All homestays and residencias are located in the city of Barcelona and are within 30 minutes, by public transportation, of the CIEE Study Center.
Academics
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During January in Barcelona, students choose from either International Marketing, or Catalonia and Spain Through the Arts. The international marketing course explores the growing interdependence of markets worldwide on the formulation of a global market strategy. The art course explores Spanish art and architecture and its social and historical implications.
CIEE Barcelona is located near Barcelona’s main square, Plaza de Catalunya
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Program Requirements
Students take one of the required courses that are offered.
Program Credit
Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits
Course Credit
CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Academic Culture
The program consists of three weeks of classes. Typically, there are no more than 25 students per class. CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture. Class attendance is strictly enforced for both classes and required co-curricular excursions. Although extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute to the student’s overall study abroad experience, early departure for, or late return from, vacation is not allowed. Any extended travel should take place prior to the start of the program or upon completion of the program.
Class Format
CIEE courses are with other CIEE students only.
Grading
Assessment is based on the individual’s overall performance in the course, including class participation, in-class activities, homework assignments, exams, papers, group or individual projects, and/or oral presentations. The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used.
Language of Instruction
English
Courses
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Dates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
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End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| January 2022 | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022* | Jan 21, 2022* |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
What's Included
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Get Started
Here's what you need to do to take the next steps:-
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START AN APPLICATION
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Contact Us
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