SPAIN PROGRAM- WINTER 2024
Barcelona, Sustainability & Resilient Cities
WINTER 2024 PROGRAM APPLICATION OPEN!
DEADLINE: Friday, October 27th, 2023
Program Information
Barcelona, known for having one of the most thriving contemporary cultures in the world. This global city is a model of sustainable urban change for other world cities and offers a rich contemporary culture as well as an important political and historic background. Barcelona’s current mayor, Ada Colau, was a well-known housing activist before becoming the city’s first female mayor. During the month of January the city will celebrate its vibrant culture by hosting the Barcelona King’s Parade 2024.
This study abroad course provides a unique opportunity to experience and study Barcelona City through lectures and custom-made guided tours in Barcelona. This course will enable students to understand Barcelona and its new urban policies which are focused on promoting a “common good” through the co-management of urban space (BUITS Plan), initiatives towards environmental justice and participatory governance policies.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
NY departure and return dates: Dec 31st, 2023 – Jan 17th, 2024
Arrive in Barcelona the morning of January 1st, 2024
Course Information:
URBST 206 – (3 credits)
Faculty: Professor Rafael De Balanzo
Department: Urban Studies
Program Costs* *subject to change
Cost Paid to Study Abroad Office: $2770
Includes:
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Estimated Housing, excursions, & transportation card |
$2310 |
| Travel Insurance | $60 |
| QC Program Fee | $400 |
Not included in the above cost:
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CUNY tuition for in-state, matriculated undergraduates |
$915 (For out of state undergraduate: $1860) |
| Airfare |
$1000 – $1300 (estimate) |
|
Minimum budget for meals and personal expenses: |
$25 to $30 per day |
PODCAST EPISODE
Please keep in mind
– Programs are open to all undergraduate students from all CUNY campuses (unless restricted by level of study, language fluency, or other program criteria)
– Some programs may require travel on Fridays and some Saturdays
– Students are encouraged to apply early
Study Abroad Office
King Hall, Room 203
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5050
718-997-5055 (FAX)
Email: studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu