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API Intern Group
AlumniAside from the overall desire to spend time abroad, my decision was actually a result of my university program requirement. In my international relati...
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Intern Abroad HQ
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Intern in Spain with Intern Abroad HQ and experience award-winning, accredited programs in Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife or Seville. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, gap year traveler, or career changer, you’ll gain real-world experience in fields like Business, Psychology, Anima
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CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Fi
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Volunteer at a youth hostel in the center of Barcelona while exploring all that the exciting city has to offer while meeting new and interesting people from all over the world! Barcelona is a vibrant city with many different historical, cultural, and architectural attractions. Volunteers will have a
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Modern architecture meets medieval streets and historic sites. This is a city that is as proud of its incredible art and architecture as it is of its rich Catalan culture. Our program guarantees an internship placement to help you develop professional skills that will jump-start your career and mak
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Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—and give you the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive in your career? Connect-123 designs fully customized programs that match your background and goals, offering hands-on experience in some of the world’s most exciting cities:
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Institute for Global Studies' conservation biology projects are some of the most essential and interesting options we offer. The exciting part is realizing immediate results and knowing that every hour you spend is increasing biodiversity. IGS works with nonprofits and indigenous groups that are com
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Want to stand out to future employers, boost your resume, and grow your global network? Intern abroad with AIFS Abroad in Spain for the chance to grow both personally and professionally while gaining real-world experience. Programs are available in Barcelona, one of Spain's most iconic cities, whe
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Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Barcelona. Live and work in one of Europe's hottest start-up capitals and build unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive
CEA
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Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, has an ideal blend of the historic and modern. Located in the heart of the city, the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center offers courses in English and Spanish. Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom, with instructors turning the city into a classroom.
Instituto Hemingway
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This program is designed for those who would like to learn and experience traditional Spanish gastronomy. Upon completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to update your professional résumé with a European cultural and culinary experience. You will learn the basics of communication and u
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Looking to boost your career while improving your Spanish? Why not combine both in an unforgettable and unique study abroad experience? At EUROACE, we partner with top companies across various industries in Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona, offering internship placements that enhance your academic s
Forum-Nexus Study Abroad
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Complete an internship while studying abroad! Make the most of your summer by traveling with Forum Nexus. Earn up to 9 credits, including three internship credits, while traveling to some of the best cities in Europe with other students from around the world. Internships in marketing, communication
Spanish Gap Year
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This all-in-one semester begins with one month traveling Spain by train, followed by two months in Barcelona where you choose your pathway. You’ll build soft skills (communication, confidence, problem-solving), hard skills (Spanish, digital tools, cooking), professional skills through internships or
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Have you ever dreamed of living and working in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities - Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, or Lisbon? These global hubs are home to international businesses across a wide range of industries, making it easy to find an internship that matches your interests, whether
Expanish
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Spend Your Summer in Barcelona: Global Internship Program | Summer Gain hands-on professional experience this summer with an internship in Barcelona. Over 8 weeks, you’ll work 20–30 hours per week in a customized placement that fits your career goals—available in English or Spanish across 11 field
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IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservatio
WorldStrides
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Alumni and staff share what it's really like to go abroad

Maria Plugatyr
API Intern Group
AlumniAside from the overall desire to spend time abroad, my decision was actually a result of my university program requirement. In my international relati...
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Lindsey Smolen
Adelante Abroad
AlumniI always wanted to travel outside of the United States, but had only been to Mexico and Canada. When I was a junior in college, I really didn't have a...
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Alexandra Sandoval Flores
Absolute Internship
AlumniAs a Mexican, seeing the world has always been super important to me! My dream has always been to see the world, learn from other cultures, and see ho...
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Karla Rica Piccio
Atlantis
AlumniI've always been interested in different cultures and learning about them.
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Sara Muller
Instituto Hemingway
AlumniSince returning from this program, I have been very active in passing on everything I have learned through my experience and sharing my stories. I thi...
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Sydney Segal
PINC International LLC
AlumniI have always had this itch to go abroad for an extended period of time and come my Sophomore year Summer, I knew I had to get an internship. With thi...
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Sarah Szuba
(CLOSED) Global Experiences
AlumniI was inspired to go abroad because I had previously spent three weeks studying in Ireland and the travel bug bit me. I knew I wanted to continue to e...
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Arianne Zaragoza
API Intern Group
AlumniThe first instance when I pondered going abroad was when I was visiting friends in England. As I did a study abroad placement at a university there, r...
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Claudio Franc
Atlantis
AlumniMy passion for medicine and traveling drove me to find a program that offered both, and that's when I stumbled upon the Atlantis Project! I figured th...
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Lode Devloo
(CLOSED) Global Experiences
AlumniWhat inspired me was all the previous abroad experiences! Every travel or trip that I have ever done has left me wanting to go abroad even more. This ...
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Puneet Soni
IES Abroad
AlumniI was inspired by the idea that I wanted to explore a depleting economy and see how healthcare functioned there, and at the same time see the cultures...
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Jessica Buchberger
The Global Internship by We Find Group
AlumniThere are so many reasons I decided to apply for an international program! As a business major and in my junior year at Ohio State I knew I needed to ...
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Cody Winkler
Adelante Abroad
AlumniI wanted to study abroad all throughout school, but being on the board for several organizations as well as an athlete, I didn't want to abandon those...
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Meagan Castro-Lopez
(CLOSED) Global Experiences
AlumniI had just graduated from college and my life wasn't progressing according to plan. There were plenty of interviews, but no offers. Instead of seeing ...
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Cindy Tong
Atlantis
AlumniAs a second-year pre-medical student attending a highly competitive university, I have applied to a multitude of medical and health related programs b...
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Katelyn Alvarez
Atlantis
AlumniApplying for an international program meant I got to the best of both worlds; I was able to combine my passion for traveling and my desire to particip...
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Olivia Dhaliwal
Atlantis
AlumniI really enjoy traveling, and I love meeting new people and spending time with people who have different values, traditions, and cultural norms. I thi...
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Ben Gaynor
IES Abroad
AlumniI study Spanish. Going abroad was a perfect opportunity to experience another culture, be independent, and, above all, practice Spanish in an immersiv...
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Andrew Wang
Performing Arts Abroad
AlumniI wanted to intern/volunteer abroad for personal, academic, and professional reasons. On a personal level, I wanted to expand my horizons, have total ...
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Bianca Sassow
(DEAD URL) SPI Study Abroad
AlumniI chose Santander so that I could fully experience Spanish culture, without all the tourist influence in the south, and also so that it wouldn’t be to...
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