A review on BCA in Barcelona, Spain

Explore your Inner Self

Study Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, and I was fortunate enough that Soka University provided me with a platform to experience it in Barcelona city. It has indeed given me a new prospect on life. Something that over the course of five months, became so dear to my heart, that my body felt crippled at the thought of leaving. An experience that has taught me to live and love; and eventually helped me discover myself. It is not just the materialistic and geographical things; it’s the people, the lifestyle, the food and most importantly the relationships this city has given me. Relationships that I can confidently say, will last a lifetime.

The Academic program in Barcelona is rigorous only because all classes are held in Spanish. I took courses related to my concentration at school, so courses in the like of Psychology, Literature, Spanish Grammar and Conversation. We had no assigned course books for the semester, or notes/power points given by the professor. Hence, attendance is class was crucial. Overall, if one attends classes on a regular basis and keeps up with the academic course material, it shouldn't be hard to ace study abroad academically.

BCA provides each student with a host family, which in my opinion is the best way to hone one's spanish speaking skills. My host mom and I got along very well. The food is delicious and the advantage living with a host family is that you get to experience eating spanish food. Three meals per day were provided by my host family.

Barcelona is also a very diverse city. You get an opportunity to meet people from all over Europe and Central America. You just need to put yourself out there, let go off your inhibitions and meet new people. It is the safest city I've ever been to.

Thereby, I would very highly recommend this program to everyone. You will NOT regret it.