La Mercè 2020

Agustina Balacco September 23, 2020

Today is a special day in Barcelona! Apart from being the second day of fall, it’s also the day when Barcelona’s greatest event of the year begins: La Mercè 2020! La Mercè (also known as “Les Festes de la Mercè”) is the Festa Major of Barcelona, which… More

The National Day of Catalonia

Agustina Balacco September 7, 2020

The National Day of Catalonia is celebrated every year on September 11 to commemorate the defeat of 1714 in the War of Succession, when Barcelona, ​​with an army defender of the Archduke Carlos de Austria, gave up before the troops of Felipe V de… More

A hui hou, Granada!

Student Voices July 6, 2020

STUDENT: DILLON MATHEW-GILMORE PROGRAM: ARCADIA GRANADA, FALL 2019 HOMESCHOOL: HOLLINS UNIVERSITY It was a sunny day. We were very excited since our new students were coming to our lovely city. This first point of contact is always important since… More

Tortilla & Salmorejo!!!

Agustina Balacco June 17, 2020

Today our Virtual Europe students are going to learn how to cook an Spanish Omelette & Salmorejo!! The Spanish omelette, is one of the most popular snacks in our country, consumed in every home and is the most requested tapa in bars and restaurants!At… More

The Tarasca & Feast of Corpus Christi

Sergio Pajares June 8, 2020

It is widely recognized that Spain is a country with unique cultural traditions. We love festivities and sharing our free time with our family and friends. Sometimes, weekends are not enough to enjoy our free time. For this reason, in Spain we have what… More

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