Description

The Florida State University Valencia Program is rapidly becoming one of our most sought-after international programs. The city's European/Latin setting, two-millennium history, and new-millennium modernity combined with our state-of-the-art Florida State Study Center attract students in virtually every field of study. Valencia is an excellent entrée to both Spanish-speaking and continental cultures, and is a major Mediterranean port, rich with opportunities in all areas related to sea trade and shipping.

Highlights

The following list is a sampling of recent placements. More are available.
Please Note: Specific placements are not and cannot be guaranteed.

Arts
* Institut Valencia d'Art Modern Note: early admission required (minimum of six months)
* Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia Note: early application required (minimum of six months)

Business, Government and Law
* City Planning Department
* CRITERIA (marketing consulting company)
* ESIC (private business marketing school- assigned to work in the marketing department)
* Ford Motor Company
* Global Manufacturers Services (high technology electronics and printed circuit boards)
* Law firms
* Oceanografico at the City of Arts and Sciences
* Shipping import-export companies (various placements)
* Valencia City Hall
* Vossloh

Education and English**
* Elementary Schools
* Middle Schools
* High Schools

Media
* Video One

Engineering
* Ford Motor Company
* Global Manufacturers Services Valencia S.A.
* Politechnic University of Valencia
* Vossloh

Social Welfare
* Clinica Sorolla (medical center)
* General Hospital of Valencia*
* Hospital Casa de Salud
* Hospital de la Fe (psychiatric facility)*
* Other medical hospitals and clinics

Biology
* Oceanografico at the City of Arts and Sciences

Health, Nursing, and Physical Therapy
* Clinica Sorolla

* Open to M.S.W. students in the FSU School of Social Work
** Spanish fluency not required for Education Placements

Qualifications

Note: Internship applicants must have an advanced level of proficiency in both Spanish comprehension and conversation. Total immersion in Spanish language and culture is part of the internship. Education Interns at the primary and middle school levels are not required to have a Spanish language background.

Competition for international internships is keen, as the sponsoring organizations are seeking highly capable interns. Only the most qualified candidates are selected. While we make every effort to find the best placement to match your academic and career goals, we cannot guarantee a specific placement. Placements are dependent upon your credentials, the availability of suitable positions, and a possible interview. When requesting a placement, students should carefully consider the commitment,maturity, level of responsibility, and qualifications required for an international internship. Please keep in mind students may be required to work during scheduled social/cultural events, including semester breaks. An internship is a serious commitment which, when accepted,must be fulfilled.

* Applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking students with at least a 3.0 GPA (3.5 for British Parliament and DLA Piper Rudnick Carey).
* Interns in Valencia and Panama must have a strong background in both Spanish comprehension and conversation.
* Personal qualities and recommendations are important.
Students who derive the most from professional internships are mature, self-motivated, reliable, friendly, attentive to details, flexible, intellectually curious, and have a strong initiative.
* Interns complete a mandatory internship orientation.

Credit Hours and Academic Requirements

* International Programs offers full-time internship placements during a semester, typically earning from 12-16 credit hours in fall and spring and from 6-12 credit hours in the summer.

* Academic requirements, including assignments during the internship, will be specified by your department, the instructor of record, and the International Programs Internship Coordinator. Students must meet their advisor and/or departmental intern coordinator or professors to obtain academic approval for their internship. Non-FSU students must obtain approval from their home school.

* Graduate-level internships are available. Prices may vary depending on the credits approved by the academic department. Contact the Internship Coordinator for more information.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Summer 2011: (12 Weeks); Fall 2011: (15 Weeks); Spring 2012: (15 Weeks): USD 12,500

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes
The fee includes all registration and instructional costs for up to 16 undergraduate or 10 graduate credit hours for fall/spring session; housing in central Valencia; an extensive program of social/cultural excursions and activities (optional); health insurance; international student ID card; T-shirt; full-time academic and administrative support, visa.

Not included
The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; food; books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; class-related performances and events.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 business days

The Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement

The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded

1957