Alicia Vega
CIEE Staff
Spanish Language & Culture
Barcelona, Spain
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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
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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
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Our daily objective to speak with more locals was met at Thursday’s intercambio de idiomas . Students visited a local colegio , or school, to meet Spanish teenagers and participate...keep reading
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With full water bottles and comfortable walking shoes, the students were transported back to medieval Barcelona by following a tour around the famous Gothic Quarter. Students were provided with radios...keep reading
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¡Bienvenidos a Barcelona! With CIEE blue shirts on, the adventure began at three major airports on Saturday, June 11: Chicago, Miami and JFK. After the long plane ride, the students...keep reading
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The students escaped the heat with a day trip to the mountains over the weekend. Located in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama (on the side of Mount Abantos),...keep reading
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Bienvenidos todos to the second session of the Madrid Language & Culture program. We are excited to start this journey with you. After a long journey across the pond, the...keep reading
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The students were transported back in time this weekend with a trip to Empúries. Empúries has been described by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the...keep reading
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On Thursday, the students went with a local artist to explore street art in Barcelona. Half of the students went to the Raval neighborhood and the others to Poblenou. We...keep reading
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The fun in Barcelona continues with a scavenger hunt in the "old city" of Barcelona, a trip to the Boqueria Market, and an intimate concert by the renowned Catalan guitar...keep reading
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