Brown Experiential Education: Barcelona

The best way to learn something new is to immerse yourself both mentally and physically. That’s what happens in Brown Experiential Education (BEE) programs. You’ll find these programs to be immersive and rigorous academic experiences, with program locations carefully selected to enhance course content. Learning is rich and experiential as you physically link your studies with your surroundings. The programs’ interdisciplinary approach will help prepare you for the increasingly complex challenges of the 21st century: you’ll discover the interconnectedness of the global community by exploring new places and considering varied perspectives. Barcelona is a vibrant Mediterranean city well known for its abundance of culture, food and architecture. You will engage with the past and present of the city through its buildings and language by exploring its neighborhoods and learning about specific sites that helped make the city what it is today. Barcelona’s urban design reflects a commitment to honoring its roots as a community of Catalonia while embracing its place as the second largest city in Spain. As you explore Barcelona you will experience the presence and connection between the cultures and languages of Catalonia and Spain, while gaining a deeper understanding of how modern European cities have developed. You will participate in two courses during your time in Barcelona: Immersive Intermediate Spanish and Barcelona in Ten Buildings.