Neighborhood Highlight: Gràcia & Barceloneta
by Carter Harrington During my time in Barcelona, I have enjoyed spending time in various neighborhoods in the city and experiencing the culture and people in those distinct areas. My [...]
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Primavera Sound in Barcelona
by Carter Harrington For Spring Term in Barcelona, the weather is just about perfect. The clouds are almost nonexistent and the temperature hovers around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during [...]
La Cremada del Dimoni
by Carter Harrington First Impressions An array of bright colors lit up the sky as mortar fireworks popped simultaneously. On the sandy beach below, a cool breeze blushed the cheeks [...]
Stepping Out of Comfort and Into Growth: Making the Choice to Study Abroad
Heed the extremely useful advice one of our students, Anna, as she reflects on the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and embarking on the journey to study abroad. Understanding the Benefits [...]
Study Abroad Advice: What To Do and What Not To Do
Here's some extremely useful study abroad advice by ALBA alumn, Jake. See how he goes over what to do when looking for a Study Abroad Program and what to avoid [...]
Living With Locals
Discover the benefits of living with locals while studying abroad through the eyes of a former ALBA student, Jake. Here at ALBA a plethora of options for housing are [...]