Kristin Hickey

Spain Program Manager

Academic Coordinator

Kristin hails from Michigan and has a passion for international education, travelling and learning about new cultures. Her love of cultural diversity can be attributed to an upbringing in a multiethnic community and to her education in Intercultural Studies and Mediation.

Kristin’s extensive travels have not only allowed her to discover new places, but they have also shaped how she sees the world and showed her the importance of understanding cultural complexities to become a more empathetic member of her own community.

Though her Midwest roots are strong, Kristin grows fonder of and closer to the culture of Barcelona and Catalonia everyday.

“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.
– Paul Theroux”

Support/Responsibilities

Chief academic officer and liaison between sending universities, students and host universities
Primary contact for all student health and safety concerns.
Organize and support student arrivals, orientations, activities and excursions.
Develop and improve programming for new, current and prospective clients.
Student risk management.

Education

MA in Translation, Interpretation and Intercultural Studies (specialization in Translation and Mediation) from Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona
BA in Communication Studies from Michigan State University, Michigan, USA. Graduated with high honors.

Study Abroad Experience

Liberal Arts and Spanish Language, Seville, Spain (2001-2002)
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture, Santander, Spain (2003)

Work Experience

Freelance translator and English teacher, Barcelona
Study Abroad Program Coordinator, Active Learning Abroad, Barcelona
Office Manager, Advance Languages, Barcelona
Fundraiser and Event Coordinator, Michigan Democratic Party, Michigan, USA

Interests

Travelling, learning, Pilates, music and gastronomy.