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Language, culture, and a sense of home! Homestays are an excellent way to practice your Spanish language and learn about Barcelona culture. With a host to help you integrate into Barcelona life, this priceless opportunity is best for students looking to learn about Spanish families firsthand and engage directly with local culture. You will live in a single or double room with another IES Abroad student in the home of a Spanish family. Homestays are located in different areas around Barcelona with hosts that are approved by the IES Abroad Center staff and inspected on a regular basis. All...

Hopes, Fears, and Progress: Two Weeks in Berlin

When I first arrived in Berlin, I was immediately thrown into independence like never before: purchasing my own bus and U-Bahn tickets (Berlin’s subway system) and navigating my way through the city to my homestay, alone, while carrying all of my luggage. When I finally reached the apartment, I was warmly greeted by my host—although her cat kept his distance. I remember falling asleep that night feeling anxious and emotional—not the feelings I’d expected, seeing as I’ve dreamed of going to Berlin for years.