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Message from the Staff
A Message from the Director
I am pleased that you are coming to Barcelona with the BCA program. I believe that this city is an ideal place to live and to study because of its beauty, diversity, history and all the socio-cultural opportunities it offers. The BCA Barcelona Study Center is integrated in the University of Barcelona, providing you with the possibility of carrying on your daily student life in one of Spain's most prestigious universities, ranked sixth in terms of research in Europe.
As a former student in the US and Italy, my experience is that studying abroad is unique, enriching and can often be life changing. After finishing my B.A. in the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, I earned an M.A. in linguistics at the University of Iowa and went on to study a Ph.D. in literature at the University of Chicago. I also taught at several US universities such as the University of Iowa, Roosevelt University, DePaul University and the University of Chicago.
Before working for BCA, I directed the Lake Forest College International Program in Lake Forest, Ill. and Madrid, Spain. Currently my interests include different areas of the humanities. I have published books and articles on Spanish poetry and narrative, and periodically give lectures on Spanish painting and architecture. Independent cinema and music in general (especially blues and jazz) are some of my hobbies although I am most fond of traveling, meeting the people and living among them as long as possible, something that I have had the opportunity to do in the US, Europe and Muslim countries like Turkey and Jordan.
I am convinced that living and studying abroad, in other words going beyond being a tourist and having to "perform" in another culture, broadens people's horizons and helps them both intellectually and personally. My staff and I would like to make you feel welcome and help you to adjust to life in Barcelona. Getting to know our students and having good communication with them are our top priorities. We really try to give BCAers in Barcelona the degree of independence that they seek while making sure they know that we are here when they need us.
I would be glad for you to experience Barcelona for yourself and if you are interested in studying in this city, we would be pleased to answer questions you may have about the program.
Esperamos verte pronto,
Dr. Carmen Barbosa-Torralbo
Director, BCA Barcelona
Program Associates, BCA in Barcelona
Alejandro Bilotta
Alejandro Bilotta has been working with the BCA program in Barcelona since 1996.
A native of Argentina, Alejandro studied English translation at the Institute of Higher Education in Modern Languages of Buenos Aires and has worked as an English-Spanish translator both in Argentina and Spain for several publishers and agencies. Previously, Alejandro has also worked for different companies related to tourism and travel assistance.
His interests include reading, cinema, music, painting, swimming, and traveling. He also enjoys meeting new people and helping others discover Barcelona. He particularly enjoys meeting different people and the thrill of exploring new cities. Would love to travel to China and the Far East.
Languages
Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian, French
Experiences
Study abroad work in Spain. Extensive travel in Europe, South America, and North America.
Education
B.A. Institute of Higher Education in Modern Languages, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Krystyna Kurucz
Krystyna Kurucz has been working with the BCA program in Barcelona since 2004.
Born in England, her work experience has centered on communication and creative work. She is an experienced English teacher and translator and is the co-founder of a Barcelona-based audiovisual company. For the past few years Krystyna has worked in pedagogical film and multimedia work.
Her interests include cinema, reading, furniture restoration,silk painting, music and travel. She enjoys meeting people from different countries and cultures.
Languages
English, Spanish, Polish, Catalan
Experiences Abroad
She has traveled widely in Europe, Argentina and Morocco and spent a semester in Tokyo and traveling around Japan.
Education
Certificado de Aptitud Pedagogica - Escuela Oficial de Idiomas, Barcelona
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