Program Overview

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Imagine an opportunity to learn more about public relations and marketing communication practices—but in another country. A study trip to Barcelona, Spain, offers you the perfect way to explore differences in culture, in communication practice and in the workplace, all in a country with a rich history and different traditions. We hope you will consider joining us to learn more about your major in an exciting international setting. This experience abroad will give you valuable international perspective as you begin your communication careers. 

In addition to our study visits at Spanish companies and PR/IMC agencies, we’ll see plenty of sites like: Antoni Gaudi’s 142-year-old Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, his Casa Battlo and Park Guell; we’ll cook paella and take a tapas walking tour of the Gothic Quarter; we’ll watch a flamenco show; we’ll visit the Picasso Museum, among many others.

Students must enroll in COMM 336 Media Relations & Crisis Communication in the spring ’25 semester to participate. If students already have taken COMM 336, they must be enrolled in either COMM 431 PR & IMC Campaigns Capstone or COMM 497 Senior Capstone Seminar during the spring ’25 semester to participate.

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/

Further information about this program is available from the program leader noted below as well as the Office for Global Engagement which is located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C-Ground Level. 

This program will be capped at 20 student participants.

Faculty Leader Information

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Dr. Allison Peiritsch

• Strategic Communication/Media
• 213K Eisenberg Classroom Building
• allison.peiritsch@sru.edu

Dr. David Keppel

• Communication, Media and Sport Mgmt.
• 223A Eisenberg Classroom Building
• david.keppel@sru.edu

 

Program Timeline

 

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Costs

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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 either COMM 336 Media Relations & Crisis Communication or COMM 497 Senior Capstone Seminar during the Spring 2025 semester to participate in this program. 

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: $2,610.00 (estimate 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 in a hostel in multi-bedded rooms (6 students to a room)
Most breakfasts except on air travel days
In-country transportation to all program sponsored activities

Not included in the program cost above:
Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 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 $700.00 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.