See it. Live it. Tell it.

NO PROGRAM FEE: Be part of this low-cost study abroad trip where you will spend four weeks experiencing all that this unique Catalonian-Spanish port city has to offer on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime as you expand your education outside the classroom by taking two classes taught by two College of Information and Communication faculty.

• JOUR 449 / ISC 480: International Communication class exposes you to the complexity of global communication, effects of cultural shock and expands your information literacy.
• JOUR 596: Multimedia class puts you in small group to combine your skills to create a project using, words, photography, video, audio and anything else you can imagine.

Take your education beyond the classroom

Imagine you’ve just been offered a job at a company with global reach like BMW, ESPN or Google. You’ll be working with colleagues from around the world. The only catch? You’ve never ventured outside your community. How will you excel with no experience working with people from different cultures? How will you solve problems you’ve never encountered before? Employers know that international experience can give employees a leg up — we’re here to help you get it.

What’s the class?

The class will consist of 70 - 85 students who are registered for these two classes: JOUR 596 Madrid Multimedia and JOUR 499 International Communications Experience Madrid  / cross listed - ISCI 480

The classes count as major electives for students in CIC.

Prerequisites: None required
Who can go? Only undergraduate and graduate students of all majors in the College of Information and Communication because the program is significantly subsidized by the college —  sorry no minors at this time.

Are there language barriers?

You do not need to know Spanish or French, but it is very helpful. Part of the class experience is how to navigate in a culture with limited language.

During the trip, you’ll:

• Travel to a former Roman city over 600 years old.
• Travel to France for a three-day excursion that includes a wine class.
• Expand your global perspective as your explore Barcelona with a 30-day Metro pass as you get content for your multimedia project.
• Experience Barcelona’s great beaches, unique foods, awesome nightlife and history of a city over 2,000 years old.

Trip program costs: No program fee = $2,000 savings

Free: Accommodations for 30 days
Free: Daily breakfast and dinner in Barcelona (Monday - Thursday)
Free: Barcelona metro pass for 30 days
Free: Excursions to include a 4 day trip to France!

Your costs:  

• Airfare: $ 900 - $1,600 (your location to Barcelona)
• USC tuition for two 3-credit CIC course ($1,500 per class - estimated)
• $180 required fee for USC Study Abroad application and includes international emergency insurance
• $25 - 30 per day to cover lunches, snack, a few diners, nightlife and souvenirs (estimate)
• $650 deposit to secure your spot in the class ($300 applied to tuition)

Pre-departure

The Barcelona trip will require you to attend three meetings in the Spring to prepare you for the experience of a lifetime! Covering passports, applications, roommates and packing.

Trip leaders

For more information please reach out to:

• Scott Farrand - farrand@mailbox.sc.edu
• Amy Coward - cowardat@mailbox.sc.edu

Application and Deposit

Do not wait too long because there are limited spots, and we expect the class to be full shortly after the Thanksgiving break or sooner. A $650 deposit secures your seat in the class. Deposit is 100% refundable until Jan. 1, 2026.

Can’t commit to the trip yet because you need more information? If so, submit the application at this time and we will keep in touch with you (remember your spot will not be secured until a deposit is received).

Apply Now

Check your email after submitting the application for the link to submit the deposit.

Scholarships

CIC scholarships available: $1,000 - $1,500

The college has some study away scholarship money available for this course. Must have applied and submitted a deposit to be eligible.

Still can’t afford the trip?
Meet with Scott Farrand to discover more options:
farrand@mailbox.sc.edu