High School Summer Abroad Blog

For the last two weekends, students have had the opportunity to visit Empuries, the site of ancient Greek and Roman ruins. On the same day, they spent some time kayaking... keep reading

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter stands as a living testament to the city's vibrant past and enduring charm. Through its medieval streets, awe-inspiring architecture, and cultural vibrancy, this enchanting neighborhhood captivates visitors... keep reading

We have arrived and students couldn't be more excited to start exploring Barcelona! After moving in with their host families, finishing orientation, and fighting off jet lag, the program kicked... keep reading

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of traveling outside the city to Empuries for a guided tour of the amazing Greco-Roman ruins and an afternoon of watersports at the... keep reading

Week three flew by! So many hands-on activities and new experiences happened that it's hard to believe that the students are nearly into their last week here in beautiful Barcelona... keep reading

We are down to week 3 of our program and the students are thrilled to continue exploring Barcelona. Today we are going to La Sagrada Familia. A sacred, stunning place... keep reading

As we step out of the airplane, the warm Mediterranean air hits us, and we can't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for the adventure that awaits... keep reading

The first thing I did after booking my flight to Barcelona was buy a travel book. While searching for one, my mom forcibly suggested the DK Eyewitness book, which included... keep reading

In the center of Barcelona lies one of the most exciting places to find fresh local foods: The Boquería Market. The largest of its kind in the historic old city... keep reading

This week in Spain, students are heading to one of Barcelona’s most charming enigmas: The still-incomplete Sagrada Familia Basilica. Designed by the city’s crown architect, Antoni Gaudí, construction began in... keep reading

The groups were split into two on Saturday. One group explored the ancient ruins of Empuries and the other explored the top of the world at Tibidabo. At Tibidabo, the... keep reading

Three walking tours were scheduled to get the students better acquainted with their new home. One day, students were led through the narrow streets of the Gothic quarter where they... keep reading

Welcome everyone to the Barcelona Language & Culture program Session 2 for the 2022 year!! For the next month, there will be 7 of us Program Leaders working with the... keep reading

This week, our students are heading out for some truly immersive experiences that enable them to experience Spanish culture with fun and flair. We started with a flamenco workshop where... keep reading

After a fun-filled week of new friendships and getting to know beautiful Barcelona, our students wrapped up their first week with a bang on one of two Saturday excursions -... keep reading