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!
Google Drive
We've put together a Google Folder to help you be successful at future fairs or presentations. Take a look and see what you can use at your next event!
Oliwia Mucha
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
omuch2@illinois.edu
Luna Damonte
University of South Florida - Tampa
ldamonte@usf.edu
Lalit Gurrapu
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
gurrapu2@illinois.edu
Gianna Williams
University of Miami
giannawgi97@gmail.com
Asel Kahveci
University of Illinois at Chicago
asel.muge@gmail.com
Get inspired by your fellow Alumni Ambassadors (current or previous)!
Andrew from St. Olaf College wrote a blog post with his reflections on solo travel, making new amigos, and what he learned about both the world and himself. Read it here!
Cade from Susquehanna University staffed a BSAE table at a study abroad fair!
Ameera, Cristina, and Nicholas helped Barcelona SAE staff to lead the Barcelona Before You Go: Budgeting in BCN pre-departure Zoom session!
Abby from the University of South Alabama shared what a typical day in her life was like as an intern in Barcelona. Read her blog post here!
Ameera, Cristina, and Nicholas hosted a tabling event at the University of Miami.
Andres from UIUC was interviewed on the Barcelona SAE podcast, Beyond Las Ramblas. Listen to it here!
Angelika from the University of Michigan wrote a blog post about finding a sense of independence abroad. Read it here!
Nicholas from the University of Miami wrote a blog post about the 3 aspects of Barcelona that he misses. Read it here!
Angelika from the University of Michigan wrote a blog post about the importance of establishing a routine abroad. Read it here!
Ameera from the University of Miami wrote a blog post with her favorite international restaurants in Barcelona. Read it here!
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.