Barcelona SAE

I had a wonderful experience with Barcelona SAE during the Spring 2025 SIS + Internship program! The staff were incredible, friendly, supportive, and clearly passionate about what they do. It was easy to approach anyone from the activities, marketing, or internship teams, and they genuinely made the experience smoother and more enjoyable. I stayed in a shared student apartment, which was clean and well-located. It’s a great option if you want a common living space and to meet people. That said, I realized I personally prefer more privacy and might have enjoyed a residence hall more. My apartment-mates were already friends from the same university, which made it harder to connect socially at first. Socially, it was a bit tricky to branch out since many students came with friends from one of two universities. Still, I had a great time, just be ready to put yourself out there! Don’t be afraid to start conversations, and if you can, consider joining with a friend. Academically, I loved the classes, especially because of the field studies that took us around the city. One of my favorites was Savoring Spain, where we learned about Spanish cuisine and got to taste it too! I also highly recommend doing the internship component. It was a great way to experience Spanish work culture and build professional skills. It might affect your schedule a bit, but with good communication, you can still travel and make the most of your weekends. Overall, Barcelona SAE created an amazing environment to learn, grow, and explore. I’d recommend this program to anyone looking for a mix of academics, culture, and hands-on experience abroad!

My semester abroad with Barcelona SAE has been nothing short of amazing! Entering the semester, I was worried about how I might adapt, but BSAE made the transition so easy. There were so many ways to meet people within the program starting the first day we arrived and BSAE did a great job at helping me through the semester with any questions I had. Additionally, the trips and activities planned through the program were such a great way to learn more about Spain. I participated in a lot of these events including a cooking class, a trip to Valencia, a ceramics class, and more! Overall, BSAE was very helpful and accommodating in such a busy time. I am so grateful for my time abroad, and will miss Barcelona dearly!

I studied abroad my last semester of college and it was one of the best decisions I made because met amazing people from different parts of the world and learned to be on my own. Most of my classes were all well oriented around learning about Barcelona, which gave a lot of insight on the city and the Catalan culture. The program events and day trips were great, and well planned. From someone who hasn’t traveled Europe and came to Barcelona with no idea what to expect, I would definitely recommend studying thru BSAE to be part of your study abroad journey!