La Mercè, Barcelona´s City Holiday
A Little Bit of History… La Mercè – The Patron Saint of Barcelona What´s the origin of La Mercè? On the night of September 24th, 1218, the Virgin of Mercy appeared [...]
The ALBA Study Abroad Blog
A student's perspective & guide to the authentic study abroad experience.
Why studying abroad is so beneficial for your career
Are you wondering why you should study abroad? Maybe you think it's a waste of money and/or time. Allow us to show you how this experience will improve your [...]
Exploring the Costa Brava like Locals
by Amadi Alegria Heading north to explore la Costa Brava like locals The beaches of Barcelona are great, don’t get me wrong. The temperature is almost always comfortable, the [...]
ALBA Study Abroad Summer Experience
by Amadi Alegria ¡Hola a todos! My name is Amadi Alegria and I am a 21-year-old senior and part of ALBA's Summer study abroad program here in Barcelona. I come from [...]
Set Sail – Mediterranean Sea
by Gretchen Reynolds “Life isn’t about waiting for the winds to change – It’s learning to adjust your sails.” Bump.. Bump…… BUMP- I shake my head around, realizing our plane [...]
My Study Abroad Experience
by Carter Harrington I had no idea just how much I would grow from the experience of studying abroad in Barcelona this past quarter. Of course, prior to going, [...]