Term
January 2024
Term begins
January 3, 2024
Term ends
January 20, 2024
Program costs
$4,375
Application deadline
Nov. 1
Program Overview
Start the new year off with a bang in the charming Catalan city of Barcelona. With an abundance of picturesque sights and moderate weather, there will be no shortage of Insta opportunities. Your three-week Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self class, perfect to fulfill an elective or communications requirement, will develop your strategic and communication skills to achieve business objectives. With activities included, your time in Barcelona will be even more valuable and memorable.
Students attending select Australia universities are welcome to participate in this program.
Details at a Glance
Application deadline
January: Nov. 1
Minimum GPA
2.00
Credit load
3 U.S. Semester Credit Hours
Housing
Apartment/Flat
Instruction language
English
Prerequisites
Class taught in English. No Spanish required.
Academics
Excursions
Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t our control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.
- City-as-Text: This activity will use the city of Barcelona as the frame to understand socioeconomic, artistic, and cultural aspects of the city. Learn about how and why Barcelona was the first city awarded the Biosphere Certification as a responsible tourist destination committed to economic, social, environmental, and cultural sustainability thanks to the guided tour of the city.
- Architecture and Design: Barcelona’s colorful, distinctive, and unique architecture successfully blends the traditional with the modern. You will visit Gaudi’s masterpiece Sagrada Família.
- Food and Local Culture: Gastronomy in Cataluña and Spain is about more than just food. It is a way of living and an essential part of the culture and history of the region and the country. An expert will discuss central issues surrounding the importance of food and the importance of the Mediterranean diet. You will visit the several markets in the city and also participate in cooking a traditional Catalan-style meal.
- Folklore: You will learn about Flamenco, Rumba Catalana and the traditional dance Sardana thanks to the dance and culture classes IFSA organize.
Housing and Meals
Housing
Apartment/Flat
Meals
Self-Catering
Details
You will live in centrally located, fully furnished apartments in Barcelona with single and shared bedroom options, and shared bathrooms. Apartments include a common dining area and kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and stovetop. There is no meal plan; you will purchase your meals or cook for yourself.
Dates and Fees
Term
Term begins
Term ends
Program costs
Application deadline
January 2024
January 3, 2024
January 20, 2024
$4,375
Nov. 1
January 2024 (Australia Outbound)
January 3, 2024
January 20, 2024
$5,900 AUD
Nov. 1
Term
January 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Term begins
January 3, 2024
Term ends
January 20, 2024
Program costs
$5,900 AUD
Application deadline
Nov. 1
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Selena Rincon
Admissions Counselor
Eleni Katsarelas
Prearrival Counselor
