Cultural Advantages

As you may already know, studying abroad with ALBA comes with certain Cultural Advantages. Friday excursions, cooking classes, staff led outings these are only a small portion of what makes the ALBA Experience a special one.

Homestay: Your Family Abroad

2022-04-25T13:30:14+02:00Cultural Advantages|

Want to improve your Spanish? Live like a local? Have someone to show you the ropes and the hidden gems around the city? Living with a host family will give you all these opportunities and more! My name is Lexy and I chose to live with a host family during my time as a student at ALBA Study Abroad Barcelona for Fall quarter of 2021. Here is an insight to my experience and some advice I have for choosing the Family Homestay Option during your time here in Barcelona.

Costa Brava Spain’s Hidden Gem

2020-09-10T12:46:54+02:00Excursions|

When we first arrived in Costa Brava early on a sunny Friday, I was in awe that a beautiful oasis existed so close to the busy chaos that is the city of Barcelona. As a result, it only took me a couple of minutes after setting foot out of the ALBA van to truly appreciate the serenity and peace that can really only be found in nature.

Cadaqués Getaway

2020-10-13T16:05:35+02:00Excursions|

Before coming to Barcelona I discovered this beautiful little town on Instagram. I was captivated by the pictures of blue Mediterranean water next to the white buildings on the [...]

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