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Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain, Fall 2019
DVC, LMC and CCC Students have a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and study in beautiful Barcelona Spain for the Fall 2019 semester. Known for its gorgeous beaches, spectacular architecture and vibrant night life, Barcelona’s splendor will make this semester one you’ll never forget.
Apply
Enroll online and find other resources at the Northern California Study Abroad Consortium website.
Upcoming information sessions
| DVC - Pleasant Hill Campus |
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| DVC - San Ramon Campus | TBA |
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| LMC- Pittsburg Campus | TBA |
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| LMC- Brentwood Campus | TBA |
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| Contra Costa College | TBA |
General information
Program Dates: September 7- December 6, 2019
Program Cost: $7745
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 2019 there are three requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- 12 completed college units
- GPA of 2.25 or higher
Deadlines
| Priority Application Deadline: | April 19, 2019 |
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| Application deadline: | May 17, 2019 |
Meet Professor Anthony Gonzales, Barcelona Trip Leader
Anthony Gonzales holds a BA in English and Spanish (double major) from the University of New Mexico and an MFA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. He has been teaching at Diablo Valley College since 2014. Between teaching at the high school level and teaching for outreach programs, tutoring, afterschool programs, and test prep, he has worked with students from kindergarten through four-year colleges and has over 10 years of experience teaching and 15 years of working with students.
Anthony has traveled to 20 countries—mostly as a student discovering new cultures and societies while earning college credit. He has seen first-hand the impact that travel can have on a student and individual, and is dedicated to bringing that experience to as many students as possible. He has been to Spain multiple times and brings knowledge of the language, culture, history, and customs of Spanish society.
Contact us
DVC, LMC and CCC Study Abroad Office
Harue Takanashi
htakanashi@dvc.edu
925-969-2507
Barcelona 2019 faculty leader
Professor Anthony Gonzales
agonzales@dvc.edu
Other resources
Northern California Study Abroad Consortium (NCSAC)
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