World Travelers: UCF Students Study Abroad in Barcelona During Summer 2022

Studying abroad is not only an incredible way to spend a semester, it’s also one of the most impactful ways students broaden their worldview. This summer, 41 UCF students — including 36 students who received scholarships to attend — traveled to Spain to participate in the inaugural session at the UCF Barcelona Center for International Experiences. In between classes, students engaged with the local culture through outings like city walking tours, visits to famous sites, a tapas tasting, flamenco lessons and more for a truly immersive educational experience.

“From the cultural experiences, academic exposure, and people from near and far that I will always remember, this trip has been one of the greatest [times] of my life.”

$72,000
Scholarship funding provided for students to participate in this summer’s program

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Students have participated in UCF Study Abroad programs in the 2021-22 academic year

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Courses students chose between for their studies during the trip, including Introduction to Human Disease — which is offered through the Department of Health Sciences or Elementary Spanish Language & Civilization II — which is offered through the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Jaidyn Knight poses for a photo with Barcelona skyline in the back.

Part of the group of students who attended the UCF Study Abroad program in Barcelona pose for a photo in Park Güell

A collage of the following, tacos (left); Emily Somma and Jaidyn Knight walking down the streets of Barcelona; and pasta (right)

Park Güell provides a great view of the city.

Jaidyn Knight (grey dress) and another student take photos while on a private tour of a vineyard.