Open days 2019 in the universities of Barcelona. When are they?
Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions any college will have to make during its higher education stage. There are always many factors to consider and several variables that will influence the final decision: Is it…
General strike women’s day. What do you need to know?
Taking to the streets to demand women's equality and making them visible is the main objective of the general strike that has been called on March 8, on International Women's Day. In addition, this year the unions are placing special…
Christmas routes from Unihabit university residences
Christmas routes from the Unihabit university residences The streets are already illuminated: Christmas is near! It is time to prepare the gift for the grandmother, father, aunt or invisible friend. Family meals and Christmas evenings are coming to life as…
Erasmus in Barcelona. Three experiences that you can not miss
Living the Erasmus experience in Barcelona is a magnificent opportunity. Being Erasmus in Barcelona is a unique experience. The city has internationally recognized universities, events and openings at all hours, the sea next to home and a splendid climate that…
For students in Barcelona: the Fair of Santa Llúcia
University residents in Barcelona can enjoy one of the most popular and oldest fairs in the city: The Fair of Santa Llúcia. As of November 30, 2018, university residents in Barcelona will be able to visit the most authentic "Fira",…
Interview David Aguilar Unihabit: a history that surprised the world
Interview with David Aguilar, resident of Unviersita Unihabit residence Sant Cugat Name: David Aguilar Age: 19 anys Was born in: Andorra la Vella Study: Bioengineering Study at: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) Lives in: Universitària Residencia Sant Cugat Unihabit A…
Popular culture: The secrets of the castellers
Do you remember ever having seen on televison and a group of people dressed in the same colours grouping together to support others who climb on their shoulders? These are the castellers, human towers that have been built for more…
The essentials for a return to university
A new academic year starts at the university after a well-deserved holiday. There are many smiles and reunions, dinners and evenings at the seashore to explain that summer sunset. The new season also entails new obligations, new plans to make…
Popular Culture: the Festivities of la Mercè in Barcelona
The Festes de la Mercè are the municipal festivity of Barcelona. Giants, capgrossos (literally translated as bigheads), castellers (a Catalan tradition of erecting human towers), dances, music, trabucaires (folkloric reenactors armed with blunderbuss firearms)... A thousand and one activities will…
