Program Overview
The Honors Seminar in Global Learning course and study abroad experience will focus on the rich history and cultural values that shape Spanish creativity, design, and innovation. Barcelona has undergone a transformation in recent years. The city has always been known for great thinkers, creative artists and architects, but now it can add smart-city, mobile-capital, and leading startup-city to its global identity.
Students will explore the creative and cultural highlights of Barcelona including the works of Picasso, Gaudi, Dali & Miro that laid the foundation for Barcelona’s reputation in creativity, innovation and design. With an understanding of the historical roots of creativity in Barcelona, students will investigate the ways in which Spanish culture and these early innovators influenced the advancement of their fields of study to influence present day innovation.
Student participants must be enrolled Honors Seminar in Global Learning (HONR 300) during the Spring 2024 semester.
****While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Further information is available from the individual faculty leaders below as well as the Office for Global Engagement located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C.
Faculty Leader Information
Dr. Jennifer Willford
Psychology
309F Vincent Science Center
jennifer.willford@sru.edu
Dr. Jason Hilton
Secondary Ed & Foundations Of Ed
008 McKay Education Building
jason.hilton@sru.edu
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity begins |
Late September, October, November |
| Apply for your passport |
At the time of application-Please don't wait! (On average passports take 3 months to be processed) |
| Student applications & application fee due |
November 17, 2023 (Programs may close for applications earlier than the deadline if the number of completed applications exceeds the number of spots open on the program.) |
| Official acceptances announced |
Last week of November/First week of December |
| Mandatory-Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
Early December |
| Students billed for program fees |
Early December with spring 2024 billing |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
Mid January (flights are non-refundable once confirmed) |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
Mid January/February/March/April/May |
| Group departs |
May 6, 2024 (tentative-subject to change) |
| Group returns |
May 17, 2024 (tentative-subject to change) |
Costs
A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative charged used to cover currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees.
Students
must be enrolled in
HONR 300 during the spring 2024 semester to participate in this travel program and must be approved by the program leaders.
Since this program is associated with enrollment in a spring 2024 course, participants may explore their financial aid options. While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs.
Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or
financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Estimated Costs: $2,900.00 (estimated cost-final cost will be confirmed in December and at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
- International airfare
- Most program activities/site visits and excursions
- Shared accommodations
- Most breakfasts
- In-country transportation
Not included in the program cost above:
- Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $14 per week of travel
- Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
- Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $500.00-$600.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
- Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.