Rich Kurtzman has been working in EA since 1998 but began his journey by studying in St. Petersburg and Madrid, interning in Milan, and leading groups of students in Spain. He began working on-site in Barcelona in 2002 in a variety of capacities, including as a professor of intercultural courses. In 2009, Rich founded Barcelona SAE and has been the Director ever since. Some past presentations at conferences include: Increasing Cultural Awareness in Short-term Programs: A toolkit of Activities, and Helping Students Make the "Right" Decisions: Using Choice Architecture and Nudge Theories.
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From Crisis to Catalyst: A Phased Approach to Reviving Your Ed Abroad Office