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Visualization for Re-Entry

Dec 3, 2019 | Founder's Corner

*Note for facilitator: you do not have to say every line in here. If you feel like it’s going on too long, you can cut some of them out. SCRIPT Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. We are going to walk you through this journey that started a long time ago when you first decided that you were going to go abroad. When you made that decision, who was the first person that you told? What did they say? What did YOU say? How did your family and friends react? At that time, what did you expect Barcelona...

Meet our TODOS Scholars

Nov 21, 2019 | TODOS Updates

Spring 2020 Scholars (TODOS MSI Scholarship recipient) Kendra Espiritu studies International Business/International Studies at New Mexico State University, known for its beautiful mountain ranges and hot green chile. She couldn’t be more excited to be studying at UAB in the Spring of 2020. “If I had to choose, I think I am most excited for really living the Spanish culture and traveling! I chose Barcelona SAE because it was the best program I found that perfectly aligned with my educational and future career goals.” (Todos Need-Based Scholarship Recipient) Dominic Occhiuzzo is a Business Management student at Florida Gulf Coast...

Let’s Talk: TODOS Diversity Pre-Departure Series

Nov 15, 2019 | Featured Articles, Staff Post, TODOS Updates

Barcelona SAE is launching various webinars called Let’s Talk: TODOS Diversity Pre-Departure Series. These webinars are hosted by Barcelona SAE staff on the TODOS Diversity Committee. These webinars are open to everyone, and you don’t have to be a member of either community to join – all people and allies welcome! Topics are as follows: Let’s Talk: Race and Ethnicity in Barcelona Participants will be given specific information about the history of diversity in Spain, the various ethnic communities living there today and their contributions to Spanish culture. Participants will also leave with specific information and resources, including how to report...

Faculty Highlight – Dr. Monk

Nov 11, 2019 | TODOS Updates

By Kayla Joseph, TODOS Engagement Coordinator, Barcelona SAE I sat down with Dr. Selena Judon-Monk from St. Augustine’s University to discover where her passion for international education comes from and how that led her to create a Customized Program with Barcelona SAE. I first met Dr. Monk at Barcelona SAE’s 10th Anniversary Site Visit in July 2019, and from the moment we met, I could see the excitement on her face as she spoke about how she wanted her students to create a Barcelona experience all their own. Dr. Monk is a kind, intelligent woman that is a true...

Tips and Tricks to Deal with Jet Lag

Nov 7, 2019 | Travel Tips

By Savannah Henry, Guilford College It’s a given that you’re going to experience jet lag. If you’re coming from the East Coast of the United States, you’re facing a five to six hour time difference (depending on daylight savings). Jet lag can potentially make you feel extra overwhelmed in your new environment; however, you can plan ahead to handle it better. Here are a few tips: Before you leave: 1. Get a good night of sleep the night before you go. I know you’re probably thinking, “I’ll just sleep on the plane,” but being well-rested will help better equip...