Barcelona SAE

From the first day in this beautiful city, the Barcelona Study Abroad Experience makes every student feel like family. Two moments in particular stood out to me, exemplifying the care and consideration that this program provides. Firstly, the inaugural tapas lunch was a fantastic welcome. The school brought us to a restaurant on the beach and treated us to an extensive meal of local cuisine. Sharing a delicious lunch with new classmates and academic mentors proved to be a great opportunity to make friendships that lasted the entire semester and beyond. Secondly, following an international trip, I suffered from a respiratory infection and had to miss two consecutive days of classes. On the second day, I received a personal email from the Senior Coordinator of Student Life checking in to make sure I was healthy and taken care of. This kind of attention to detail and personalization is precisely the service that makes this program so irrefutably excellent. Having attended seven schools in my life, I can confidently attest to the attention to detail and opportunities that this program consistently provides, and I would be eager to recommend Barcelona SAE to any of my fellow students.

If you're thinking about doing this program, DO IT! I am so thrilled with my choice to come to Barcelona, especially after learning Spanish in my undergraduate program. It was as beautiful and historic as I imagined. The fellow students in the program made the experience even better; I've truly made best friends for a lifetime. Barcelona SAE is special. Everyone who works in the program wants the best for you. My internship placement was exactly what I had hoped for, a combination of my writing major and minors in theatre and Spanish. I received so much help and support from pre-arrival until after arriving back home. My mentor, Vivian, was always ecstatic to hear from me and get coffee with me, encouraging all I did there. They truly want you to see the best places in Barcelona and across Spain. I would recommend this program a hundred times over.

Barcelona SAE truly made my dreams a reality, and I was extremely lucky to have been placed in the heart of Gracia. Accessible to nearby public transportation, local markets and supermarkets, convenience stores, clothing stores, and lots of food, I was able to acclimate to Barcelona quickly. I've always dreamed of living in Europe, and Barcelona was always just a dream I never thought I would be able to live. Participating in this program was truly a life-changing experience—one that exceeded every expectation and made my dreams come true. From the very beginning, the team at Barcelona SAE made me feel supported, welcomed, and excited for what was to come. The living placement was absolutely perfect—comfortable, safe, and ideally located to explore the beauty of Barcelona. It felt like home almost instantly, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to live during my time abroad. My internship placement was equally incredible. It not only aligned perfectly with my career goals but also challenged me to grow professionally and personally. I was able to gain real-world experience in an international setting, all while being surrounded by inspiring people who were eager to share their knowledge and culture. The memories I made during this program will stay with me forever. From weekend trips and cultural excursions to spontaneous adventures with new friends, every moment added something special to my journey. The experience opened my mind, expanded my horizons, and gave me a new perspective on both life and career. Barcelona SAE gave me so much more than just an internship or study abroad opportunity—it gave me confidence, unforgettable memories, and a second home across the world. I will always be grateful for this experience and everything it brought into my life.