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10 Reasons To Study Abroad

1  Studying abroad is a life-altering experience!

Studying and living in a different culture will help you see the world from a completely different perspective. It is an amazing experience that will change your life.  

        

2  Learn about yourself, be independent

Studying abroad is an occasion to challenge yourself with new situations that will test your abilities to adapt and learn. You may find yourself questioning some of your most long-held beliefs. All you need to succeed is an open mind and a good sense of humor.  

3  It's a chance to gain perspective on your own culture

The perspective gained through a study abroad experience is second to none.  Studying abroad is a chance to step outside of the ordinary and look at life from a completely new perspective. Many students return amazed that while studying abroad they learned just as much about the United States and its culture as they did about life in their host country.

        

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4  You don't have to speak a foreign language to do it

All your courses will be taught by California Instructors, just like at home.

5  Resume building material

In today's global economy, study abroad can be a defining element to every student's undergraduate degree. Many companies increasingly desire leaders with the ability to live successfully in a variety of countries and work with co-workers of varying cultural backgrounds.  Don't believe it?  Check the studies.

6  The program will work with any major 

We offer a broad variety of transferable, General Education classes that can help you progress towards your major.  Any student can fit a study abroad experience into their academic schedule. 

7  The program offers a unique academic structure

Studying abroad offers you the opportunity to escape the monotony of traditional lectures by providing programs that have a myriad of academic possibilities.  Our instructors are committed to making your host city into a classroom.  They will take advantage of all that is offered by one of the world’s great cities.

8  Why be just another tourist?

Studying abroad is your chance to travel and gain perspective at the same time (not to mention academic credit). So many people travel abroad and "see the sights" without understanding the greater importance or significance of those places or events. By studying abroad you get to spend a great deal more time overseas, and thus have the opportunity to ask a lot more in-depth questions.

9  Make connections that can last a lifetime

Away from home and open to new possibilities, you will meet and connect to people you would otherwise never encounter.  Those friendships can last a lifetime.

10 It’s not that expensive

Living away from home costs money no matter where you live. A semester abroad is no more expensive than a semester at a CSU Campus.  A semester in Chico would cost about $12,500.  Study Abroad fees, courses & housing is about $9,000.  Meals, books and incidentals will add a little more and travel costs to Europe are slightly higher than to Chico…   But hey, you’re in Europe!

Study Abroad Informational Meetings

Come learn about how you can Study Abroad in Barcelona Fall semester 2023

Meeting Schedule: 

On Demand, Just email: smacdoug@dvc.edu to request a zoom.

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Do You Need a Counselor?

We have one who specializes in Study Abroad!

Christie Jamshidnejad, 

cjamshidnejad221@email.4cd.edu

And she has Drop In Hours!

Study Abroad Drop-in Hours

SPRING 2023: WEDNESDAY 3-4 PM 

@ DVC COUNSELING OFFICE RM 231 

    (CHECK IN AT COUNSELING FRONT DESK)

    02/15, 03/22,

@ STUDY ABROAD OFFICE FO 219: 

    02/22, 03/08, 03/15, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19,

    04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17

NO DROP-IN AVAILABLE: 03/01, 03/29 (SPRING BREAK)

For Zoom meeting, email cjamshidnejad@dvc.edu 

or you can meet any DVC, CCC or LMC counselors at their available time.

https://www.dvc.edu/current/study-abroad/barcelona.html

Select Your Classes

Here are the steps
1 Complete the AIFS online application
2 Harue (our Registration Coordinator) will check the GPA and Unit requirement
3 Make your $450 deposit 

When that is done, Harue will approve your registration and send you the course preference sheet you can see below.  If you are already approved, you can fill that sheet out and send it to her to lock-in your priority for the courses. 

 

Why Barcelona?

Spain's Hip City

It is popular with the college educated, urban Spanish youth.  It is home to numerous Spanish start-ups, successful Spanish companies, and large international corporations.  It is unique in Europe -There is a lot of influence from French and Italian cultures mixing with Spanish heritage creating the distinct Catalan language and culture.  It is home to Spanish fashion- Desigual, Tous, Mango, Massimo Dutti

CULTURE

Barcelona gave us World Book Day- Every year, on 23rd April, Barcelona celebrates the patron saint of Catalonia with roses and books.  Also known as El Día de los Amantes (Lovers’ Day), La Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day), which coincides with the death of both Cervantes and Shakespeare, inspired UNESCO to create the World Book Day

It has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Two of them – Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau – have been designed by Modernista architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, while seven belong to Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona’s most famous son. These are part of the “Works of Antoni Gaudí” list and include Park Güell, Palau Güell, Casa Milà, Casa Vicens, La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and the Crypt of the Church at Colonia Guell.

COLORFUL ARCHITECTURE

Modernism:  Barcelona is really the home of 20th Century Spanish Modernism architecture with amazing examples of homes, churches and public buildings throughout the city in neighborhoods such as L’Eixample.  Gaudi:  Antoni Gaudi’s works such as La Sagrada Familia church, the Parc Guëll park, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló homes… famous tile mosaics and unique forms and shapes

IT IS LOCATED ON THE COAST

Barcelona has outstanding beaches.  Four km of beach, including the famous La Barceloneta. The climate of the city is generally warm, and the beaches are nice and clean. Thy are easily reachable by local transportation and you can spend a lovely afternoon on the sand and sun after a hard day’s work in the city.

IT HAS 2,000 YEARS OF HISTORY

Barcelona was first founded by the Phoenician and then Carthaginians.  It was also inhabited by the Roman and then Visigoths.  The city was conquered by the Moors, re-conquered by the Franks and then the Spaniards when Wilfred the Hairy created the Catalan kingdom. Tourism of Barcelona webpage.

CUISINE

Churros con chocolate, Tapas, Paella, Pescaito frito, Tortilla española,  La Boquería food market...

FÚTBOL (Don’t call it soccer!)

Barcelona is the home of the famous FC Barcelona club and world-famous players (current and former) like Messi, Iniesta, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Pujol, Piqué, Luis Suarez, Neymar, Lewandoski, Gavi…  Camp Nou (home of FC Barcelona) is the largest football stadium in Europe and the Club Museum is the most visited museum in the city with 1.5 million visitors per year.

THE PEOPLE

Barcelona is the largest city on the Mediterranean Sea with a population of 1.6 million.  The Barceloneses  enjoy a “tranquilo” lifestyle.  Evenings socializing in an outdoor café, strolling Las Ramblas or the port, they really know how to enjoy life!  Your homestay families will be a great way to integrate and learn about their culture.