The Festival of Saint Eulalia
Follow one of our students, Matt, as he recounts his exploration of Saint Eulalia and his participation in the festival in her honor: Curiosity-driven For quite some time, I have made my [...]
The ALBA Study Abroad Blog
A student's perspective & guide to the authentic study abroad experience.
Gaudí’s Masterpiece: A Visit to the Famed Sagrada Familia
Go on a tour of one of Barcelona's most famous icons, Sagrada Familia with ALBA student Anna Wolfston: The immense towers of the Sagrada Familia loomed above the surrounding apartment [...]
Building Human Connections: Dining Culture in Spain
One of the things that struck Anna the most about her time with ALBA was the rich and unique dining culture of Spain. Follow her as she dives deeper into the [...]
Life in the Gothic Quarter
An in-depth view of life in the Gothic Quarter by ALBA Student Matthew Johnston Arrival Nearly a month has passed since I stepped off of that early morning flight and [...]
Collserola Secret Forest
Every other week our students embark on excursions that get them out of the city to explore more of the countryside. Follow the experience of Jake, as he recounts his experience [...]
Walking Through Barcelona: How Great Urban Planning Shapes City Culture
The city of Barcelona has one of the highest population density levels in Europe, but is also considered one of the most livable cities in the world. How can this [...]