News & Updates - Barcelona
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First week in Barcelona
It's go, go, go here in the capital of Catalunya. The students have quickly adapted to Barcelona life and RA dinners in the city centre were quickly followed by a guided tour of the Gothic Quarter so everyone could get heir bearings and see the oldest existing medieval neighborhood in Europe. Not to mention the colourful street performers, the famous Boqueria market, Roman walls and a stroll down the Ramblas.
Class started on Wednesday and the first couple of days of class were used for academic orientation. Students got to meet their professors from the university of Barcelona and get a feel for what lies ahead. Our students come from 14 different states and 3 overseas countries. It's a great opportunity to share an experience with many different people.
We enjoyed a unique opportunity to see the Fiesta of Terrasa and witness fire-breathing dragons and a town in full celebration of it's proud traditions. No running of the bulls but plenty of fire and explosions. After class we went on to visit to emblematic parts of Barcelona: Gaudi's Parc Guell and the Passeig de Gracia.
The weekend was all about the beach and we relaxed in the sun at Tossa de Mar and then returned to Barcelona and hit the Olympic Port. On Sunday we spent the day enjoying Sitges beach and it's boutiques, restaurants and shops and got back just in time to see Nadal win Wimbledon for Spain. We're ready for more starting tomorrow. Hasta pronto!
Arrival
The Barcelona students safely arrived and are settled in their rooms! We have enjoyed our first meal together in the residence and orientation has begun! In an hour or so the students will explore Barcelona for the first time in their RA groups. They will get to know Sarriá, the neighborhood in which the residence is and a bit of the city center as well. The summer experience has just begun! We are very excited about the month ahead of us!
A few reminders
Saludos, ASA Barcelona students and parents!
As we are getting very close to the program start date, we wanted to touch base on a few important items.
All Forms Due
We have now past the due date for all forms. I have sent out reminders today to those who are still missing forms. All students must submit their forms to the NY office as soon as possible: Rules & Regulations, Housing Form, Medical Form, Passport Copy. If you have not yet submitted your ISIC photo, please bring it with you to the program. If you are faxing any forms this week, please also bring a hard copy of those forms with you to the program.
Tshirts
By now, you should have received an ASA t-shirt and luggage tags in the mail. It is very important that you wear your ASA t-shirt when you travel to the program so our staff will be able to easily identify and help you when you arrive. Please note that we are not able to exchange t-shirts for a different size. Shirts were ordered according to sizes given and unfortunately we do not have extras for swapping. If there was a mistake on our end, please bring your t-shirt to the airport / program and we’ll see what we can do.
Magnet Material
You should have also received Before you go/Predeparture travel information, along with airport maps, in the mail by now. Please review this information to prepare you for travel day. Parents, be sure to print out the sheet with summer contact information and stick it on your fridge for easy reference during the summer!
Handbook and Packing List
Be sure to review your Orientation Handbook / Packing List. The Handbook contains important information about the program and guidance as you prepare for the summer. Please read it through promptly, as it holds the answers to many questions, including some you haven’t thought to ask! Please note that you can download the handbook through your MyASA account if you need an extra copy.
We are looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks in Spain!
As we are getting very close to the program start date, we wanted to touch base on a few important items.
All Forms Due
We have now past the due date for all forms. I have sent out reminders today to those who are still missing forms. All students must submit their forms to the NY office as soon as possible: Rules & Regulations, Housing Form, Medical Form, Passport Copy. If you have not yet submitted your ISIC photo, please bring it with you to the program. If you are faxing any forms this week, please also bring a hard copy of those forms with you to the program.
Tshirts
By now, you should have received an ASA t-shirt and luggage tags in the mail. It is very important that you wear your ASA t-shirt when you travel to the program so our staff will be able to easily identify and help you when you arrive. Please note that we are not able to exchange t-shirts for a different size. Shirts were ordered according to sizes given and unfortunately we do not have extras for swapping. If there was a mistake on our end, please bring your t-shirt to the airport / program and we’ll see what we can do.
Magnet Material
You should have also received Before you go/Predeparture travel information, along with airport maps, in the mail by now. Please review this information to prepare you for travel day. Parents, be sure to print out the sheet with summer contact information and stick it on your fridge for easy reference during the summer!
Handbook and Packing List
Be sure to review your Orientation Handbook / Packing List. The Handbook contains important information about the program and guidance as you prepare for the summer. Please read it through promptly, as it holds the answers to many questions, including some you haven’t thought to ask! Please note that you can download the handbook through your MyASA account if you need an extra copy.
We are looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks in Spain!
Summer is approaching...
Dear ASA Barcelona parents and students:
I have recently sent out reminders about missing forms and travel information. Please make sure to send these forms in as soon as possible, as the deadline is June 1st. If you have questions on what you are missing, you can check your myASA account or follow up with me directly.
I also wanted to remind you to review the orientation handbook which will prepare you for budgeting and packing information. Shortly, you will be receiving your ASA t-shirt and luggage tags in the mail, along with airport maps and final travel details for the group flights or where to meet us in Barcelona if you are flying independently.
Enjoy the long weekend and feel free to contact me with any questions. I hope you are getting as excited as our staff is for your month in Spain!
Hasta pronto!
Cristina
cristina@asaprograms.com
I have recently sent out reminders about missing forms and travel information. Please make sure to send these forms in as soon as possible, as the deadline is June 1st. If you have questions on what you are missing, you can check your myASA account or follow up with me directly.
I also wanted to remind you to review the orientation handbook which will prepare you for budgeting and packing information. Shortly, you will be receiving your ASA t-shirt and luggage tags in the mail, along with airport maps and final travel details for the group flights or where to meet us in Barcelona if you are flying independently.
Enjoy the long weekend and feel free to contact me with any questions. I hope you are getting as excited as our staff is for your month in Spain!
Hasta pronto!
Cristina
cristina@asaprograms.com
Get Ready for ASA in Barcelona!
Welcome to ASA News & Updates! As you finish off the school year, ASA will keep you posted with important information through this feature to prepare you for your time in Spain. Once you arrive at program, staff onsite in Barcelona will post updates to the site regularly, reporting back to those at home on all of our travel and cultural adventures, including photos.
Please make sure you subscribe to 'News & Updates' now so as not to miss any pre-program details. Encourage family and friends to subscribe as well so that they can see all that you're up to in Spain this summer.
Also make sure to complete all of the ASA forms that are due before departure. If you are not sure what is missing from your file, please log on to your MyASA account, where you’ll be able to check the status and download any necessary forms.
Thank you, and look out for the next update!
Please make sure you subscribe to 'News & Updates' now so as not to miss any pre-program details. Encourage family and friends to subscribe as well so that they can see all that you're up to in Spain this summer.
Also make sure to complete all of the ASA forms that are due before departure. If you are not sure what is missing from your file, please log on to your MyASA account, where you’ll be able to check the status and download any necessary forms.
Thank you, and look out for the next update!
