As there are substantial advance readings to prepare, the program is deemed to begin May 4th for classes and May 1st for the Internship. The first on-site event for classes in Barcelona is orientation on Sunday, May 28th. Classes begin Monday, May 29th and for the Internship it starts on May 25th. You do not need to physically be in Barcelona before May 28th if you are doing classes only, or the 25th if you are doing the Internship, but we suggest arriving at least a week early to recover from jet lag and to secure your housing if you have not already done so before you left. It is frequently possible to save money by shopping specials, using charters, using frequent flier miles, going through student agencies like Council Travel, or Adventure Travel Network , or consolidators or flying Monday through Thursday.
Food is always less costly if prepared at home than if ordered in a restaurant.
The above budget assumes that you eat breakfast at home and that you eat lunch and dinner in modest restaurants. Your food cost may also depend on your eating habits. The Barcelona Institute will also assist students in finding . See Barcelona Housing Information for more information. Also, more information will be available in the Spring.