Spain: Business & Culture in Madrid & Barcelona
Program
Students will visit Madrid and Barcelona for an immersive cultural and academic experience. The group will be based in Madrid, where we will explore several internationally renowned museums and historic sites such as the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Royal Palace, El Escorial, Plaza Mayor, the San Miguel Market, CaixaForum Madrid, and El Retiro Park. These visits will introduce students to Spain’s artistic heritage, political history, and vibrant contemporary culture.
As part of the program, students will also take a short trip to Barcelona. There, we will experience the distinct cultural identity of Catalonia through visits to major landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, and other iconic works by Antoni Gaudí. This extension to Barcelona allows students to compare two of Spain’s most influential urban centers.
Itinerary
- Explore businesses in Madrid and Barcelona
- Experience local culture, markets, and city life
- Travel to Barcelona and visit iconic sites
Academics
To Be Announced
Faculty Leaders
Diana Artunduaga, M.A., is an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at Georgian Court University and a former international student from Colombia. She is passionate about supporting students and families as they navigate the college search process and discover global opportunities. Diana holds a Master’s in Integrative Health from GCU and is currently completing her MBA.
Dr. Michael Pawlish earned his Ph.D. from Montclair State University in Environmental Management. Previously, he completed a MBA from San Francisco State University and a Master of International Environmental Science from Lund University in Sweden. While completing a B.S. in Finance from the University of Rhode Island, he studied abroad his junior year in London. Michael also completed graduate work abroad at Aarhus Business School and Copenhagen Business School both in Denmark. He began work at GCU in 2015 as an adjunct professor, and is currently an assistant professor of management. His research interests are in the intersection of business and the environment, and he has traveled throughout Western Europe.
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