When you a sojourner, you reside temporarily in a place, but most importantly you take a little piece of that place with you when you leave. Find out what our students have to say about being sojourners and the experience of studying abroad in Barcelona.
On my way to the second biggest city in Spain I wondered, how will I fit in after growing up in a beach town in central California? Is it even possible to immerse myself in such a diverse culture?
People told me I’d fall in love when I came abroad and I did. With the city. With Barcelona and all it has to offer.
According to my Art and Architecture professor, Craig. He explained: “as the seasons change, people will eat certain foods and go to certain parts of the country. People have their daily rituals and they are important for locals to live a unique life here.” This was a characteristic that stood out to me the most when I arrived in Barcelona.
Written by Adrianna Varela Now that the program is almost over with one week left, I’ve been reflecting on the past month and a half. About how I’ve grown to [...]
By: Courtney Finnigan and Lizzie TriplettAs I am approaching my last few weeks of study abroad, I can’t even fathom the idea of having to leave Barcelona. I have developed [...]
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 [...]