Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain

Lisa Perlin
Office of Learning Abroad
December 25, 2016 January 2, 2017

Project Summary
During Christmas break of my second year at
Southern Utah University I made the decision to take
on something that would push me out of my comfort
zone as well as force me to grow. I traveled to
Barcelona, Spain for one week with the Spanish
department on campus. I was immersed in a foreign
culture, pushed to speak a language I struggle with,
and expected to make friends with strangers. I flew
with no one I knew to a place I had little familiarity.

Project Highlights The first day in Barcelona did not disappoint with an
abundance of sweet treats and awesome new friends. This
Visited the FC Barca Stadium photograph was taken on Las Ramblas where various
Learned the difference between Spanish and street vendors sell things from gelato to flowers.
Catalan (the native language in Barcelona)
Explored the incredibly intricate Sagrada Familia
Enjoyed a large buffet dinner followed by a
cultural dance performance on the Ramblas

From My Journal
Being out of the country is very hard. The way of
living, language, transportation it is all so different
and sometimes uncomfortable. I feel so much more
educated in such a short period of time.

I wouldnt trade this experience for anything. I am

so proud of pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

Pictured above is the world famous Sagrada Familia

which began construction in 1882. It is still not complete
and is aiming for a completion date of 2026, which
would be the 100-year anniversary of Gaudis death.