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Barcelona

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Hispanic Studies

Year 1 2008/09 (Sep 12, 2008 to May 16, 2009)
University of Barcelona
Catalog Code: IBRY2108

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Travel
Departure from the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
Fri. 09/12
Excursion
Arrive in Madrid, Spain. Check into hotel and rest. Meeting and city visit in evening.
Sat. 09/13
Excursion
Visit to El Escorial and Valle de los Caídos.
Sun. 09/14
Excursion
Guided tour of El Museo Reina Sofia and Parque Retiro in morning. Visit to El Palacio Real in afternoon. Arrive in Toledo in the evening.
Mon. 09/15
Excursion
Guided tour of Toledo. Free evening.
Tue. 09/16
Travel
Travel to Barcelona and meet your host families.
Wed. 09/17
Classes
Orientation meetings. Tour of Barcelona.
Thu. 09/18
Exams
Placement exam at the University of Barcelona.
Fri. 09/19
Classes
Regular classes at the University of Barcelona. Excursions to Vall de Boi, Girona, Figueres, and Sitges to be announced.
Mon. 09/22 - Wed. 12/10
Exams
Final Exams.
Thu. 12/11 - Fri. 12/19
Free Time
Christmas break.
Sat. 12/20 - Tue. 02/03
Classes
Second semester at the University of Barcelona.
Wed. 02/04 - Thu. 05/14
Exams
Final Exams.
Fri. 05/15 - Thu. 05/21
Travel
Leave Barcelona for the States. (Students may stay and travel).
Fri. 05/22
Holidays
Holiday
Día Nacional de Catalunya.
Thu. 09/11
Holiday
Fiesta de la Mercé.
Wed. 09/24 - Thu. 09/25
Holiday
Fiesta de la Hispanidad
Sun. 10/12 - Mon. 10/13
Holiday
Fiesta de Todos los Santos.
Sat. 11/01 - Sun. 11/02
Holiday
Fiesta de la Constitución.
Sat. 12/06
Holiday
Fiesta de la Purisima.
Mon. 12/08
Holiday
Semana Santa
Mon. 04/06 - Sun. 04/12
Holiday
Fiesta del Trabajador
Thu. 04/30 - Fri. 05/01
  • Excursions to Figueres, Girona, and Sevilla to be announced.
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.