Construction Science
in Spain
This program offers a unique opportunity to study construction science abroad. Students and faculty visit Spain's major construction firms to learn about their businesses and see their work in person with visits to their sites. The group enjoys the amazing local cuisine with their lunches along with guided visits to important cultural sites. The program offers unique insight into the field of construction science.
Duration
10 days
Fields
Construction Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urbanism
Destinations
Barcelona (Spain)
Services You Can Include
Housing
Pre-Departure and On-Site Orientation / Materials
International Airfare
Health Insurance
On-Site Staff
Course-Themed Visits and Lectures
Classroom / Facility Space
Tour Guides
On-Campus Marketing Materials
Excursions
Meals
Ground Transportation
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Barcelona
Welcome reception and orientation
Welcome meal
Guest lecture: Intro to Spanish language and culture
ESA exclusive Introduction to Spanish culture seminar
Day 2
Barcelona
Casa Batllo and Casa Mila
La Sagrada Familia
Catalan cuisine cooking workshop with a local chef
Day 3
Barcelona
Firm visit 1: Visit the city’s Construction Professionals Association and meet a representative Barcelona city’s Urban Planning Department
Firm visit 2: Discuss law restrictions concerning construction with the founder of a well-known lawyer’s firm
Day 4
Barcelona
Old town walking tour
Catalonian Parliament
Day 5
Barcelona
Firm visit 3: Construction and infraestructures department of the Generalitat de Catalunya (regional government)
Parc Guell
Day 6
Barcelona
Firm visit 4: Talk with representatives of a leading construction company
Picasso Museum
Day 7
Barcelona
Hike and picnic in Tibidabo
Firm visit 5: Visit a building site with a construction company
Day 8
Barcelona
Fundacio Miro
Firm visit 6: Discuss legal aspects of public and private contracting in Spain with a representative of a prime construction company
Day 9
Barcelona
Day trip: Montserrat
Day 10
Barcelona
Day trip: Sitges
Farewell dinner at the beach
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