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Barcelona

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Language, Culture and Economics

Year 1 2009/10 (Aug 28, 2009 to Apr 20, 2010)
Pompeu Fabra University
Catalog Code: IBRY1109

OverviewCoursesItineraryExcursionsPhotosHousingOn-Site Staff
Travel
Departure from the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
Fri. 08/28
Excursion
Arrive in Madrid, Spain. Check into hotel and rest. Orientation meeting and city visit in evening.
Sat. 08/29
Excursion
Guided tour of El Museo del Prado and Parque Retiro in morning. Visit to El Palacio Real in afternoon.
Sun. 08/30
Excursion
Visit to El Escorial and Valle de los Caidos. Arrive in Toledo in the evening.
Mon. 08/31
Excursion
Guided tour of Toledo. Free evening.
Tue. 09/01
Travel
Travel to Barcelona and meet your host families.
Wed. 09/02
Exams
Placement exams at the Pompeu Fabra University.
Thu. 09/03
Classes
Orientation and city tour
Fri. 09/04 - Mon. 09/07
Classes
Regular classes at the Pompeu Fabra University. Excursions to Figueres, Girona, Sitges, and Valencia to be announced.
Tue. 09/08 - Tue. 12/22
Free Time
Christmas break.
Wed. 12/23 - Sun. 01/10
Classes
Second semester of classes at the Pompeu Fabra University.
Mon. 01/11 - Mon. 04/19
Travel
Leave Barcelona for the States. (Students may stay and travel).
Tue. 04/20
Holidays
Holiday
Dia Nacional de Catalunya
Fri. 09/11
Holiday
Fiesta de la Mercé
Thu. 09/24 - Fri. 09/25
Holiday
Día de la Hispanidad
Mon. 10/12
Holiday
Fiesta de Todos los Santos
Sun. 11/01
Holiday
Fiesta de la Constitución
Sun. 12/06
Holiday
Fiesta de la Purisima
Tue. 12/08
Holiday
Día de Reyes Magos
Wed. 01/06
Holiday
Semana Santa.
Mon. 03/29 - Mon. 04/05
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.