Sunday, January 2, 2011

On My Way: About UPF

In just a few days I will leave for my grand European adventure! Thankfully I bought the last of my travel essentials yesterday including a journal (to document sights and experiences along the way) and a few (needed) clothing items. I even did some packing last night, it's going to be a tight fit, but I think I will manage.

As I prepare for my trip. I have been doing some research on the University of Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Here are some facts on the university:

- UPF is a public and urban university (located in the heart of Barcelona from the Rambla to the Olympic Village)
- UPF has three campuses 1. Ciutadella Campus (Social Sciences and Humanities) 2. Poblenou (Communications) 3. Mar Campus (Biomedical Sciences)
-Student population: over 8,000 (which is just about the same amount as Boston College's 9,000 undergraduate population)

Here are a few photos of the university:

UPF Ciutadella Campus


Roger de Lluria building (located on the Ciutadella Campus) - looks very modern


The UPF Library (above), but nothing compares to my favorite, BC's Bapst Library (below)


As for my program, I will be taking an early-start intensive language course once I arrive to Barcelona and then I will complete two trimesters (5 courses in total). And all of my classes will be taken in Spanish! Hopefully all of my years of Spanish classes have prepared me well!

I will write back soon! Wish me luck!

-Christina

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