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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03 November 2025

A Farewell from Beyond Las Ramblas

In this final episode of Beyond Las Ramblas, hosts Jalan and Kyle reflect on the stories, voices, and journeys shared throughout the season. From personal growth to cultural connection, they say goodbye with gratitude—and one last ramble through everything this podcast has meant.

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27 October 2025

Mental Health Matters

Angel Vazquez, a mental health enthusiast, is a proud Latinx and LGBTQIA+ student from New Mexico State University, with passions spanning both business and the arts. Active in campus life through AgGays and multiple colleges, he studied at the UAB in Barcelona, where he embraced cultural immersion and explored his identity abroad. Now an alumni ambassador for Barcelona SAE, he shares insights on finding community and being fully himself while overseas.

Angel's Blog Post

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20 October 2025

Jam-packed

Today’s guest is William Clancy, a University of Michigan alum who studied abroad in Barcelona in Spring 2022 and now works as an Intercultural Programs Advisor at UM’s Center for Global and Intercultural Studies. We dive into scholarships, the unexpected financial realities of studying abroad, and navigating American identity overseas.

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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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