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15 Things to do in Barcelona

Posted by admin on May 18, 2017.

By Dani Thompson

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There is something purely magical about Barcelona. It’s a city with an eclectic style; some parts feeling Spanish and some parts uniquely it’s own. It’s no wonder why so many people fall in love with this city time … More »

Tags: Barcelona // 2018 // intern // alumni // Sagrada Familia

21 Fun Facts About Europe

Posted by admin on March 27, 2015.

Many destinations across Europe are at the top of a lot of students' bucket lists, and with a WSA trip you can make sure you don’t miss out on anything!

There are also some really interesting and strange facts about Europe you probably didn’t know:

• Did you know in Switzerland it is … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Rome // Europe // fun facts // trivia europe // surprising facts // London // Barcelona // Madrid // Belgium /

What to Expect on your first day: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Posted by Andy Steves on September 14, 2014.

By Lucie Levine, Barcelona Intern

When I arrived in Barcelona, I was jet-lagged, confused, anxious, nervous, and pretty much terrified. I didn’t have many expectations; I guess I had basic ones – to travel, make friends, and, obviously, study. I wish I had known what I know now: the first … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Barcelona // Spain // Adventure // WSA // Europe

Sigame y Descubra Mi Barcelona

Posted by Intern on November 21, 2013.

I’ll be honest….I wasn’t sure what I was going to think of Barcelona. It seems to be one of those cities that many people that study abroad want to go to (also, it has a solid reputation of having some good nightlife options as well….shocking how those two seem to go together—’tongue in … More »

Tags: Barcelona // Spain // Sagrada Familia // Gaudi // Beach // Montjuic // Football // Gothic // Modernism

BAR032411: First Ever WSA Barcelona!

Posted by Andy Steves on July 11, 2011.

22 brave souls joined WSA in Barcelona for the first ever tour of this beautiful Catalan capital. We toured all that the beautiful city has to offer including the Eixample, Sagrada Familia, Ramblas and the historic center of the city. Our tapas crawl on Saturday took us deep into the medieval … More »

Tags: Barcelona // Spain // WSA // Andy Steves // Student tour Barcelona