Spring 2026 in Barcelona, Spain
- Southern California Foothills Consortium through Citrus College
- Application + Deposit Deadline - November 23, 2025
- Program Dates: February 26 - May 23, 2026
Zoom Information Sessions with Citrus College
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- Information Meeting #3
When: Thursday, October 8 at 5 p.m. - Information Meeting #4
When: Thursday, November 4 at 5 p.m.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Meeting
- Wednesday, January 14 at 5:45pm
- In person at Citrus College in CI 159
- Please come at 5 p.m. to chat with your fellow Barcelona students and eat pizza!
Courses
See the brochure below for the course list.
- Students are enrolled full-time with 12 units.
- Spanish, Communication and Art Appreciation
- All students are required to take SPN/HUM 127 Spanish Civilization (3 units)
Eligibility
- 18 years old by program start date
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- 12 units of college coursework completed by application deadline *
* If you have not yet completed 12 units of coursework, please email studyabroad@miracosta.edu to discuss your options.
Brochure
Visit the for more detailed information.
AIFS Ambassador Scholarship
For students enrolled in the Southern California Foothills Consortium "Barcelona Semester with AIFS Abroad," AIFS Abroad is proud to sponsor and offer five $1,000 scholarships.
*Students receiving the AIFS Ambassador Scholarships agree to work with AIFS staff during the semester to take pictures, videos and clips, and/or write a blog sharing their experiences abroad with other students through AIFS and SCFC social media sites and agree to attend a study abroad info session upon their return.
AIFS Ambassador Scholarship Instructions
In one email send the following information to studyabroad@miracosta.edu by December 1, 2025. You must be enrolled in the Barcelona program to be eligible.
- Attach unofficial college transcript(s) indicating 12 units completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Must be currently attending a SCFC member college.
- Compose a statement of interest (750 words/1.5 pages) that addresses the following
points. Include your name, home college, and email address.
- Introduce yourself and your motivation for studying abroad on this program.
- What motivates you to apply for this scholarship? Do you have a specific reason or goal for wanting to serve as an AIFS Ambassador?
- Describe any related experiences, talents and abilities that may assist you in this task. What is your vision for the content you will create? What types of experiences, settings, etc. might you record?
- How you will promote study abroad during your program and when you return to your home college (or after transfer).
Selection will be based upon previous academic achievement and strength of statement.
Timeline
- September 1, 2025 - Applications open
- November 23, 2025 - $450 deposit deadline
- Mid-December 2025 - Final payment deadline (TBD)
