What are my resources?
Your go-to: Jalan (she/her)
I've got you! Any question you have, I'm just a quick email, text-message, or Zoom call away. You'll also be required to do a brief check-in with me once a month (here's my calendar)
Barcelona SAE
In addition to your own experiences as a former program participant, our website has up-to-date information about classes, costs, housing, and much more!
Each other!
We're a team! Check out the projects and each other are working on or have completed this semester for ideas, inspiration, and to build community!
Who are our Alumni Ambassadors?
CURRENT ALUMNI AMBASSADORS
Angelika Gasior
University of Michigan
Alanis Castro
Susquehanna University
Abby Russ
University of South Alabama
Cristina Montes
University of Miami
Ameera Mazraany
University of Miami
Nicholas Karapelou
University of Miami
Andres Vazquez
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
PREVIOUS ALUMNI AMBASSADORS
Alex Rounsoville
University of Miami (FL)
Dakota Banks
University of Miami (FL)
Rosalina Macon
North Carolina NC A&T State (NC)
Sarafina Rule
St. Olaf College
Get inspired by your fellow Alumni Ambassadors (current or previous)!
Dakota from the University of Miami wrote a blog post about how to keep track of your spending while abroad. Read it here!
Abby from the University of South Alabama made a video about what to expect when living in a homestay! Watch it here!
Sarafina from St. Olaf College hosted a Q&A session about studying abroad on her home campus!
Dakota from the University of Miami wrote a blog post about public transportation and tips for staying positive while abroad! Read the blog post here.
Rosalina from NC A&T wrote a blog post with tips on how to overcome reverse culture shock, which is often experienced after study abroad! Read the blog post here.
Mallory from NC State made an Instagram Reel/Tiktok about her top recommendations of cultural things to do while in BCN! Watch the video here.
Mariana from UIUC made a video about her overall experience in Barcelona, highlighting living with a homestay family! Watch the video here.
Natalia from the University of Miami made an Instagram Reel/Tiktok about her top places to visit in Barcelona! Watch the video here.
Mallory from NC State made an Instagram Reel/Tiktok about the importance of finding your community during study abroad! Watch the video here.
Calista from the University of Michigan staffed a Barcelona SAE table at the UM study abroad fair!
Mallory from NC State wrote a blog post about how she overcame not knowing anyone in the program by turning it into an opportunity to thrive and create connections! Read the blog post here.