U.S.-Based Customized Program Manager (CPM) and Coordinator (CPC):

• Will assist your students in planning and preparing for your program.

Chicago-Based Dean of Students Office and Crisis Management Team:

• Available 24/7 in case of serious student emergencies.

Center-Based Staff (Program Manager/Coordinators):

• Available 24/7 in case of emergencies. Will be your Center contact for the program and work closely with you to prepare and implement the program. Will accompany students on all IES Abroad-sponsored events.

CISI Insurance (Required): 

• This insurance covers IES Abroad students, faculty, and guests anywhere in the world during the specified program dates. Coverage includes doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, mental health treatment, and prescription drugs.

Orientation (Required): 

• Virtual and on-site orientations, including overview of the Center and the city, and comprehensive health and safety.

City Tour:

• This guided tour will take students to all the major sites in Barcelona, including the Gothic Quarter.

Meals:

• Enjoy two delicious meals (Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner) at Barcelona's most-loved restaurants to build sense of community and cohesion within the cohort.

Airport Transfer:

• Organized round trip airport transfer available.

Transportation Passes:

• Local transportation passes can be arranged on a customized schedule.

Student Housing:

• Students will be provided single-occupancy accommodation in a student residence hall located within a 30-minute commute of the IES Abroad Center via public transit. Residence hall accommodations come fully furnished and the property includes Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, linens and towels, and common areas. No meals are provided, other than those indicated in the program schedule, but several restaurants, cafes, and eateries are nearby.

Site Visits Within City:

• This program will include four site visits and one business visit. These program components are subject to organization, company, or speaker availability and will be confirmed closer to the program starts. Examples include: wine shops, wine exhibitions, tapas cooking class, wine tastings.

Day Trips Outside of City:

• Students will have one day trip outside of Barcelona, exploring a wine region. Examples include: a visit to wineries with very different commercial approaches in Alella.

Cultural Events:

• Two cultural activities are included in the program:
  1. Parc Güell – an enormous garden with stunning and distinct architectural elements designed by the renowned Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí.
  2. Sagrada Familia – The Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's best-known work, has become an undisputed symbol of Barcelona. This unique mode.

Available upon request. Includes cost of all program components listed above. Does not include international airfare to/from the host country. Ten student minimum required to run the program.