GO Barcelona
Classic study abroad experience with independent travel
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2024 Dates & Prices Coming Soon!
European Study Center
Cultural Activities
Weekend Travel
Best For
Students who prefer the classic study abroad experience
Travelers seeking 3-day weekends to explore
Students who prefer the best of a vibrant city with world famous beaches
Highlights
﹢ Five weeks
﹢ Three or six hours of course credit taught by engaging faculty
﹢ Professional experience track option in place of one academic course
﹢ 3-day weekends to explore Europe
﹢ Weekly activities like cooking classes, sunset picnics and beach activities
﹢ Cultural tours and visits to Parc Guell and the Sagrada Familia
“From the start, all of the LeadAbroad staff were so helpful with answering my billion questions, making sure I had everything I needed and that I felt more than welcome coming on the trip. After arriving, the GO Barcelona team really exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for better guidance during my time abroad!”
Kirsten Brown
Oglethorpe University
“Before speaking with LeadAbroad, I had no idea where I wanted to travel in Europe. After hearing about each program and discussing the culture of Barcelona, I was hooked! The sign up process was definitely easier than expected. I felt like I always knew exactly what needed to be done thanks to the people helping me along the way!”
Erica Clark
Texas A&M University
Dates
2024 Dates Coming Soon!
Pricing
2024 Prices Coming Soon!
Overview
Get the best of both worlds by living and learning in a world-famous European city located right on the Mediterranean. GO Barcelona is an unforgettable way to spend your summer in one of the most amazing cities in the world. Whether you crave culture, history, shopping, nightlife or nature, Barcelona has it all. This program brings students from all over the U.S. to Spain for a 5-week study center experience through Oglethorpe University. Classes are available in culture, business, communications and art history. With a focus on independent travel, cultural excursions and unique personal development opportunities, your summer in Spain will be unforgettable. Our staff will show you the world-famous beaches, introduce you to our favorite Spanish tapas and make sure you get the most out of your time abroad.
Overview
Get the best of both worlds by living and learning in a world-famous European city located right on the Mediterranean. GO Barcelona is an unforgettable way to spend your summer in one of the most amazing cities in the world. Whether you crave culture, history, shopping, nightlife or nature, Barcelona has it all. This program brings students from all over the U.S. to Spain for a 5-week study center experience through Oglethorpe University. Classes are available in culture, business, communications and art history. With a focus on independent travel, cultural excursions and unique personal development opportunities, your summer in Spain will be unforgettable. Our staff will show you the world-famous beaches, introduce you to our favorite Spanish tapas and make sure you get the most out of your time abroad.
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Next Steps
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Schedule a chat with our team to find a summer experience designed to match your interests, major and summer schedule. Available times will open August 2023!
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Like many universities, we have rolling admissions. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of being accepted.
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE ABROAD
Learn what makes LeadAbroad unique and join us on an adventure to discover yourself, connect with friends and come alive this summer!
What’s Included
Let us do the planning so you can stress less and travel more. Your program fee covers many of the expenses of your time abroad.
- Pre-departure support
- Online orientations
- Financial aid advisement
- Transient student registration facilitation
- Personal assistance
- Flight recommendations and/or group flights
- Parental communication
- On-campus and/or virtual program meet-ups
- Private social media groups for introductions and roommate matching
- Housing
- Welcome snacks on arrival day
- Neighborhood tour
- Welcome to Barcelona celebration
- End of program celebration
- Barcelona city tour which includes the Arc de Triomf and takes you to many enchanting neighborhoods and passed incredible architecture
- Welcome weekend jammed packed with activities to help you get to know Barcelona and other people on your program
- Weekly activities like paella cooking classes, sunset picnics and visit to the famous Tibidabo
- Cultural tours like visits to Parc Guell and tours of the iconic Sagrada Familia
- Resident director support service
- International medical insurance
- Airport bus transfers to/from program accommodations if within group arrival window
- 24/7 emergency support from U.S.-based domestic team
- One copy of your official transcript from Oglethorpe University
- Resume assistance
- References for internships, grad school and/or jobs
- On-campus leadership & ambassador programs
- Private LinkedIn & Facebook networking groups
- Family (Alumni) events
- Roundtrip airfare
- Most meals
- Free time activities, weekend travel and transportation
- Additional copies of official transcript
- Textbooks and academic fees
What’s Included
Let us do the planning so you can stress less and travel more. Your program fee covers many of the expenses of your time abroad.
- Pre-departure support
- Online orientations
- Financial aid advisement
- Transient student registration facilitation
- Personal assistance
- Flight recommendations and/or group flights
- Parental communication
- On-campus and/or virtual program meet-ups
- Private social media groups for introductions and roommate matching
- Housing
- Welcome dinner
- Final dinner
- Barcelona city tour starting at the Arc de Triomf and passing through the many enchanting neighborhoods and incredible architecture
- Welcome weekend jammed packed with activities to help you get to know Barcelona and other people on your program
- Weekly activities like paella cooking classes, sunset picnics at the Bunkers and catamaran rides
- Cultural tours like visits to Camp Nou and tours of the iconic Sagrada Familia
- Resident director support service
- International medical insurance
- Airport bus transfers to/from program accommodations if within group arrival window
- 24/7 emergency support from U.S.-based domestic team
- One copy of your official transcript from Oglethorpe University
- Resume assistance
- References for internships, grad school and/or jobs
- On-campus leadership & ambassador programs
- Private LinkedIn & Facebook networking groups
- Family (Alumni) events
- Roundtrip airfare
- Most meals
- Free time activities, weekend travel and transportation
- Additional copies of official transcript
- Textbooks and academic fees
Academic Courses
GO Barcelona courses are developed in the context of Spain’s rich cultural history. Classes are available in business, culture, communications and art history. Students with Spanish majors or minors can even opt-in to Spanish-language instruction and receive Spanish credit for select culture classes.
Our distinguished professors are experienced in leading students in international settings and incorporate local culture into the classroom whether it is through cultural site and museum visits, readings by Spanish authors or by providing local context to the topics discussed. The courses allow for ample opportunity for you to engage with your professor and fellow students to fully embrace the curriculum. Classes meet Monday-Thursday most weeks which will provide you the opportunity to travel on your 3-day weekends.
Academic Courses
GO Barcelona courses are developed in the context of Spain’s rich cultural history. Classes are available in business, culture, communications and art history. Students with Spanish majors or minors can even opt-in to Spanish-language instruction and receive Spanish credit for select culture classes.
Our distinguished professors are experienced in leading students in international settings and incorporate local culture into the classroom whether it is through cultural site and museum visits, readings by Spanish authors or by providing local context to the topics discussed. Smaller class sizes mean there is ample opportunity for you to engage with your professor and fellow students to fully embrace the curriculum. Classes meet Monday-Thursday most weeks which will provide you the opportunity to travel on your 3-day weekends.
Community Building & Engagement
Our engagement model is the reason the GO programs are different from other study abroad programs. Our team consists of a program director, faculty members and peer leaders who will support you and create fun and unique opportunities to connect with your program group. In past summers, we have hosted a variety of optional activities such as cooking classes, sunrise paddleboarding and tours of La Sagrada Familia. Students have told us they’ve connected with new best friends and future bridesmaids during these optional activities designed to bring the program together!
Community Building & Engagement
Our engagement model is the reason the GO programs are different from other study abroad programs. Our team consists of a program director, faculty members and peer leaders who will support you and create fun and unique opportunities to connect with your program group. In past summers, we have hosted a variety of optional activities such as cooking classes, catamaran rides and tours of La Sagrada Familia. Students have told us they’ve connected with new best friends and future bridesmaids during these optional activities designed to bring the program together!
Weekend Travel & Adventures
During the middle three weeks of the program, you will have 3-day weekends to explore Barcelona, other parts of Spain or even other countries in Europe. The GO Barcelona staff will hold office hours throughout the program to support students and plan safe, exciting weekend excursions. You can take advantage of one of our pre-planned itineraries to destinations like Costa Brava, Mallorca, Madrid or San Sabastian. No matter how you decide to spend your weekends, we will support you with our expert advice and ensure you find your travel squad.
Weekend Travel & Adventures
During the middle three weeks of the program, you will have 3-day weekends to explore Barcelona, other parts of Spain or even other countries in Europe. The GO Barcelona staff will hold office hours throughout the program to support students and plan safe, exciting weekend excursions. You can take advantage of one of our pre-planned itineraries to destinations like Costa Brava, Mallorca, Madrid or San Sabastian. No matter how you decide to spend your weekends, we will support you with our expert advice and ensure you find your travel squad.
Professional Experience Option
In addition to an enriching academic experience, GO Barcelona students have the opportunity to enhance their professional development skills and gain valuable, real-world experience through our innovative partnership with Nexgen Careers. Instead of taking two courses on the program, you take one class and in place of your second course, you will participate in the professional development program focusing on career design and real-world consulting projects for international organizations. Combine the best of both worlds with challenging academics and resume-building professional experience on GO Barcelona!
Professional Experience Option
In addition to an enriching academic experience, GO Barcelona students have the opportunity to enhance their professional development skills and gain valuable, real-world experience through our innovative partnership with Nexgen Careers. Instead of taking two courses on the program, you take one class and in place of your second course, you will participate in the professional development program focusing on career design and real-world consulting projects for international organizations. Combine the best of both worlds with challenging academics and resume-building professional experience on GO Barcelona!
Accommodations
LeadAbroad works to accommodate each student and their individual preferences by providing dorm-style housing options. Each residence is located near Parque Ciutadella where you can easily walk to the sights, relax on the beach and enjoy great restaurants and cafes. Housing options have slightly different common spaces, kitchens and other amenities, but each location offers private bedrooms and bathrooms for every student. Housing preferences are reviewed and honored based on the date that you reserved your spot on the program.
Free WiFi
Neighborhood Dining
Front Desk Support
Laundry Services
Nearby Grocery
Air Conditioning
Flights, Safety, Finances & More
Since 2009, our expert team has been leading students and families through the travel abroad process. Whether you have questions about how to book your flight, health and safety procedures or how program finances work, we have answers. If this is your first big adventure abroad without your family, you will be glad you chose LeadAbroad to guide you through the preparation and your time abroad.
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Questions about details, dates and pricing? Nervous to travel alone? Curious about the acceptance criteria? We’d love to chat!
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