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Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain, Fall 2017
BARCELONA TRIP FULL- applications are closed for the DVC Barcelona Study Abroad program. It is possible to still attend this trip by registering with one of the other Northern California community colleges who are partnering with us. Please contact the Study Abroad Office for more information at studyabroad@dvc.edu or 925-969-2507
DVC, LMC and CCC Students have a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and study in beautiful Barcelona Spain for the Fall 2017 semester. Known for its gorgeous beaches, spectacular architecture and vibrant night life, Barcelona’s splendor will make this semester one you’ll never forget.
Upcoming information sessions
| DVC - Pleasant Hill Campus | Tuesday, 2/7, 3-4PM BFL 105 Monday, 2/13, 5-6PM BFL 105 Thursday, 2/23, 1-2PM BFL 104 Tuesday, 2/28, 2:30 -3:30pm BFL 105 |
| DVC - San Ramon Campus | Tuesday, 2/28, 4:30-5:30PM W-135 |
| LMC- Pittsburg Campus | Tuesday, 2/7, 1-2PM CC2-223 Wednesday, 2/22, 1-2PM CC2-229 |
| LMC- Brentwood Campus | Thursday, 2/16, 1-2PM Classroom 6 |
| Contra Costa College | Wednesday, 2/22, 2-3 PM SAB 107 |
General Information
Program Dates: September 8- December 8, 2017
Program Cost: $7545
Financial aid and scholarships available
Program cost covers
- Accommodation in shared apartments
- An unlimited Barcelona travel pass
- Cultural events and free museum passes
Airline and community college fees/tuition not included.
For more information, please see our program flier, program brochure, and program cost details.
Barcelona course offerings
Stay on your transfer track with 12 IGETC courses to choose from in Barcelona. Courses have been specially designed to take advantage of Barcelona’s fabulous resources and are taught in English.
List of the Barcelona Courses and their transferability details.
Extra-curricular activities
In addition to your classes, every week has multiple extra-curricular activities to
choose from for highly reduced rates. Past activities have included
- An FC Barcelona soccer match
- Walking tours of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
- Tapas and wine tasting
- Flamenco performances
- Weekend trips to places like Madrid, Granada or Girona and MORE!
Eligibility and application process
To participate in the Barcelona Study Abroad Program by Fall 2017 there are three requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- 12 completed college units
- GPA of 2.25 or higher
Application deadline: May 5, 2017
Meet Professor Jennifer Saito, Barcelona Trip Leader
Professor Jennifer Saito is leading the trip for DVC, LMC and CCC students. Jennifer teaches humanities, mathematics and philosophy at Los Medanos College and is known for her interactive and high-energy teaching style. Whether she is leading hikes in Yosemite on the annual Honors Student Retreat or exploring local symphonies, lectures and museums with her classes,
Jennifer relishes encountering art and ideas in the real-world. No stranger to travel, Jennifer’s recent adventures include trips to Iceland, Spain, Sardinia, Mexico City and 50 glorious miles of the John Muir Trail. When not dragging her teenage daughters to Fred Astaire festivals, she enjoys singing Balkan music, reading geeky math books and performing Cantastoria pieces at Bay Area art festivals.
Contact us
DVC, LMC and CCC Study Abroad Office
Harue Takanashi: htakanashi@dvc.edu 925-969-2507
Professor Jennifer Saito , Barcelona 2017 faculty leader jsaito@losmedanos.edu
If you have questions, please contact the Study Abroad Office, 925-969-2507 or email studyabroad@dvc.edu
Northern California Study Abroad Consortium (NCSAC)
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