Global Health
in Spain
With universal healthcare coverage and a decentralized system, Spain offers a unique setting to learn about Global Health. This program combines coursework with internships in different disciplines, such as odontology, medical research, veterinary, and medicine, in Barcelona's leading research hospitals. Students take Public Health and Medical Spanish courses taught by Universitat Pompeu Fabra faculty. ESA gives host family placements to augment their language immersion and experience. The program is a unique opportunity for Biosciences undergraduate students to develop their professional career and get to know the fascinating city of Barcelona
Duration
5 week and 10 week option
Fields
Biosciences, Internships, Public Health, Medical Spanish, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Dentistry
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
Orientation week
Barcelona
Welcome reception and orientation
Campus tour
Welcome meal and gathering with local students
ESA exclusive Introduction to Spanish culture seminar
Classes start
Session 1 and 2
Barcelona
Classes Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
Friday outings
- Gathering with local Health Science students
- Walking tour: History of medicine in Barcelona
- Day Trip: Visit to animal shelter
- Guided visit to Sagrada Familia
- Visit to Catalan Royal Academy of Medicine and Anatomic Theatre
- Weekly optional cultural outings with ESA mentors
- ESA exclusive Global Competency workshop
- Session 1 farewell dinner
Session 2
Barcelona
Introduction to internships session
Internships start
Weekend activities
- Group volunteer activity
- Day Trip: Montserrat
- Catalan mosaic workshop
- Aquarium of Barcelona Behind the Scenes
- Weekly optional cultural outings with ESA mentors
- Catalan cuisine workshop with local chef
- Farewell dinner
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Some optional weekly activities with our student mentors
Let’s go to the movies!
Hiking to “Els bunkers del Carmel”
Bowling
Views from Tibidabo
Escape from the labyrinth in Horta!
Magic fountain at Montjuic; music and lightshow
Cosmocaixa (science museum)
Civil War walking tour
Board games night
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