Beyond Las Ramblas

Join Barcelona SAE, the Barcelona education abroad specialists, as we journey 'beyond las Ramblas' and explore the intersections of identity, study abroad, and all-things-Barcelona through the power of storytelling and personal narratives. Each week, tune in for conversations which are equal parts fun and thought-provoking from our diverse student guests who are eager to support YOU in making the most of your Barcelona experience. ¿Más preguntas?: info@barcelonasae.com

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Latest episodes

13 October 2025

"Different Doesn't Equal Bad"

Caleb Brasker is an ambitious student from Eastern Illinois University who studied abroad in Fall 2024 through the UB program. While living in a homestay, he embraced Barcelona’s vibrant culture and explored his LGBTQIA+ identity in new ways. On campus, he's active as a language department ambassador and Spanish Club member—and now continues to inspire others as a Barcelona SAE Alumni Ambassador.

Take a look at these items while listening to Caleb's episode:

Acful’s World Readiness Standards

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06 October 2025

You Might Surprise Yourself!

Andrew Mendez is a passionate student from St. Olaf College who studied abroad at the School for International Studies in Barcelona. A marketing students and MMA enthusiast, he immersed himself in local life by joining a neighborhood soccer club and connecting deeply with Spain’s culture. As a proud member of the Hispanic/Latinx community, he shares how his identity shaped his experience—and how he now uses that journey to inspire others as an Alumni Ambassador for Barcelona SAE.

Items to explore in Andrew's interview:

Adventures Abroad

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29 September 2025

"Owning It"

Bryn Prosser, a recent graduate of the University of Miami, spent his final semester in Barcelona. Bryn participated in a hybrid program, combining coursework at the School for International Studies with a part-time internship. As a queer student and first-generation American, Bryn shares how his intersecting identities shaped his study abroad journey, offering thoughtful insights and reflections that will resonate with many of our listeners.

Explore these items while listening to Bryn's episode:

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18 November 2024

"Express Yourself"

Angel Cruz-Viola (she/they), a high-achieving senior at the University of Miami, studied in Barcelona during the Spring 2024 semester. With warmth and wit, Angel shares what it was like navigating the intersections of gender, language, and culture while studying abroad, and how they cultivated community and "queer joy" with their host family and new friends in Catalonia. Listen now to this final episode of our inaugural season.

Items to explore in Angel's interview:

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11 November 2024

“Why Not You?”

Rosalina Macon, a dynamic African American and Pacific Islander student from North Carolina A&T State University. Rosalina participated in our Spanish Language & Hispanic Studies program and has since become an influential voice as an alumni ambassador for Barcelona SAE and a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program alum. Now serving as President of Aggies Abroad, she shares her inspiring journey and the importance of studying abroad. Listen now to hear her story of cultural exploration and advocacy!

Items to explore while listening to Rosalina's interview:

Rosalina's blog: "Culture Shock's Twin Sister"
Barcelona SAE: Grants and TODOS Scholarships

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04 November 2024

Building Cultures

India Turner, a bold and confident psychology major from Xavier University of Louisiana. India studied abroad in Barcelona during the May term, where she deeply immersed herself in the local culture, engaged in co-curricular activities, and built strong connections with her host family and the city. With aspirations to enrich the lives of Black and Brown individuals in the mental health field, India’s Creole heritage and empathy created a meaningful impact on those around her. Join us as she shares her transformative experience and insights from Barcelona!

Items to explore during India's interview:

Summer at the School for International Studies

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