Study Away in Barcelona: Experience of a Lifetime
During the month of June, 74 USC College of Information and Communications students will embark on a life-changing experience to Barcelona, Spain. Visual communications instructor Scott Farrand and public relations instructor Kelly Davis will teach the students about international communications and guide them in the production of multimedia projects. The projects will highlight Barcelona’s food, architecture and culture during the group’s four-week stay in the Catalonia region. The class will also take a five-day excursion to Aix-en-Provence, France to expand their cultural understanding of world communications with real-world practice.
Under the direction of CIC staff member, Kelsey Ashford, the students document their experiences while abroad and provide their audience with insights on the history and culture of these two Mediterranean cities. Keep up with them here!
Bravo, Costa Bravo
This cozy but lively destination is worth the weekend visit if you’re traveling in Spain.
Oh, my Gondola!
Looking for a way to see the city from above? The gondola is a perfect, and cheap, way to get to see the whole city at once!
Fish are friends, not food
On a hot sunny day, take a dive into Aquàrium Barcelona and cool off with different Mediterranean aquatic life. Make sure to say hi to Nemo as you explore the depths!
Hang diez – a look at surfing culture in Barcelona
Despite the sandy beaches being established just thirty years ago, Barcelona has a booming surf culture.
Come out and play
Strolling through the streets of Barcelona you are sure to come across one of the many playgrounds that are integrated into the city. Unlike most big cities, Barcelona should be regonized for incorporating a fun, safe, and accessible place for children to play.
Oh my Gaudí!
People travel from near and far to see the famous architectural works of Antoni Gaudí. Antoni Gaudí’s work stretches across Barcelona and is famous for
“Professor, is this all real?” – Worldwide connections through magic
Tucked away in the streets of Aix-en-Provence, France, a store full of Harry Potter merchandise and magic helps us to feel at home.
Beach (kind of) day trip to Marseilles
Follow us for a trip to Merseilles, France. It is the oldest city in France located on the coast of Mediterranean. There, we found a hidden beach and spent our hot day enjoying the salty water.
Calissons: The delicious delicacy of Aix-en-Provence
While spending time in France, we learned of the city’s traditional almond candy. The treat’s legendary history put it at the top of the list for us to try.