It all started in February 2019, when me and one of my best friends wanted to do a Master’s degree in Barcelona. We researched all the possibilities for private business schools and different kinds of Master’s degrees. We were so excited to go, but we had to wait another 7 months until I could save up enough money to finance my own Master’s, which kept me motivated.

Then the pandemic happened. At first I wasn’t worried that this might impact my experience in Barcelona, but as my university start date got closer, I was a little bit fearful that this would be the case. I was afraid that I wouldn’t get the true value for the money I had paid and I wanted to postpone my Master’s and start in April 2021 instead. I AM SO HAPPY THAT I DID NOT DELAY THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE.

Of course, there are restrictions you need to take into account and you cannot do everything you want. But on the other hand, there are still ways of meeting new people, for example at your university. People in Barcelona are very social and you will be introduced to others through friends, or through the many workshops that are organised. Everything here is quite intimate and cosy; people asking you to come over and have dinner in their apartment instead of partying/drinking in a club is the norm. I really love nights like this and I find that you can actually get to know someone much better. There is also the possibility of going for a coffee or having lunch somewhere, going shopping (which I really love to do), taking a leisurely stroll in the sun, visiting the beach etc. In the end, there are so many possibilities to live the full Barcelona package regardless of all the restrictions. When I walk through this beautiful city, I have so many happy moments! ☺

Below are some of my ‘go to’ places in Barcelona from morning to evening.

I really hoped you liked this blog and I will see you guys next time!