Internships in Seville, Spain - Adelante Abroad

This program in Seville was an incredibly rewarding experience, with the clinical component being one of its greatest strengths. Having the opportunity to gain clinical exposure in an international setting added a unique and meaningful dimension to my time abroad. Observing healthcare delivery in a different system and cultural context challenged my assumptions and helped me develop a broader, more patient-centered perspective on medicine. The support provided throughout the program was excellent. The staff and clinical providers were approachable, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure the experience was both educational and smooth. Their guidance allowed me to focus on learning and professional growth while adapting to a new environment. Combined with strong cultural immersion and academic structure, this program offered a well-rounded and impactful experience that I would highly recommend to students seeking international clinical exposure.

My experience with Adelante Abroad in Sevilla was truly unforgettable, and something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Overall, the program was awesome and gave me the chance to grow both personally and professionally. From the start, the customer service was excellent. Every time I had a question or concern, the Adelante team responded quickly and made sure I felt supported throughout the entire process. I applied late, so I didn’t have many options when it came to my placement or housing. Even so, the pickup upon arrival went smoothly, and I appreciated how organized the transition was. When I got to my shared apartment, I was initially a little let down because three people were already living there and were not in the same situation as me. Luckily, they turned out to be really kind, and we got along great. My room itself was comfortable, and overall, the living situation worked out well. My internship was one of the highlights of my program. I worked near the water mainly assisting people with kayaking and paddle boarding at Club Deportivo Triana, which was such a unique and enjoyable experience. The staff there were wonderful since they were flexible, supportive, and always willing to help with anything I needed. Adelante also checked in with me from time to time, which was reassuring and made me feel taken care of in case any issues came up. Socially, I had to take the initiative to go out and meet people, since there wasn’t much organized for participants in that aspect. As someone who is naturally social, this wasn’t a problem for me, but for others, it might be a challenge. Still, living in Sevilla made it easy to explore. Everywhere you walk, there's something beautiful or unique to discover. It’s truly an incredible city. Overall, I’m really grateful for this experience. Despite a few small challenges, Adelante Abroad gave me an opportunity that I will remember forever, and I would absolutely recommend the program to anyone looking for an authentic and meaningful internship abroad.

I had a wonderful time interning with Adelante in Sevilla. Southern Spain is somewhere I’ve always wanted to go, and it did not disappoint. There was plenty to explore and discover while also enjoying an immersive experience and improving my Spanish. A heads up for future applicants, I just wanted to say that I made all of my closest friends from the language school I attended the first two weeks. My workplace was a very small company with not many other people, so we didn’t meet up outside works. So if you’re looking to become close with locals, it might be a bit more difficult. That being said, the Spanish people are super friendly and I had many wonderful conversations with waiters, taxi drivers, and just casual conversations with locals. But if you imagine yourself only wanting to make close friends with Spaniards on arrival, it may be tough.

As my time in Spain is quickly coming to an end, it has made me reflect on my time abroad and appreciate all the memories I have made. For some context, I am doing a computer science internship in Seville, Spain, from January to May. When I first came out, I took 2 weeks of Spanish classes, which were fantastic. These classes quickly helped me make some friends and get used to living in Spain. After these classes, I started my internship at PCPaco, which was a fantastic experience. It was exactly the role I wanted for my career, teaching me tons. They also helped me explore more of the city and learn about all the holidays. I think that my favorite part of Seville is the people. Everyone I have met out at clubs and in general has been extremely friendly and patient. Admittedly, my Spanish was not amazing starting out, but everyone was patient with me and quickly helped me learn. Overall, 10/10 experience, and I definitely would recommend it to anyone wanting the experience of living abroad!

To begin, I really enjoyed my time in Seville and I don't regret this experience. That being said, there were of course positives and negatives that others should be aware of. Starting with the good, Seville is a beautiful city with great nightlife and many sights to see. The people that I worked with from my marketing internship at the partner school, Spanish Institute for Global Education, were friendly and I always felt I could ask them any questions. I created lots of content for the social media, designed various promotional materials, and gained experience of what it's like to work in marketing. I also was able to travel on excursions with the school and had time to explore around Europe on my own. Now for the negative, my first internship I was contracted to pulled out once I was already in Spain. I ended up doing social media marketing for the school, so I did not experience the Spanish immersion that I had hoped for. I lived in an apartment with other English speakers, and my internship only had me come in two to three days of the week. I made friends with the students at the school, but they were all English speakers as well, and I didn't know how to meet Spaniards my age to help me be immersed. I would recommend staying with a host family so you have to speak in Spanish. With the housing, the apartment was generally nice, but my room had no window to the outside, it opened to the laundry room. There was also a smell of mildew from the bathroom that would never go away. It was just bad luck of where I was placed. I still appreciate the knowledge I gained here and the experience of living among a different culture.

My Experience: During my stay in Seville, I interned at the Spanish Institute for Global Education, where I worked on promoting international programs through content creation, social media, and market research. The experience helped me grow professionally while immersing myself in Spanish culture, improving my language skills, and exploring beautiful cities like Málaga and Córdoba. It was an unforgettable and enriching journey!

I have pretty much only good things to say about my experience abroad- only sad I wasn’t able to do it got longer! Spanish classes were good though even more Spanish assistance would have further enhanced and helped my Spanish learning, internship was good with very kind and compassionate coworkers and a good work environment, could have used some more hands on learning but wasn’t exactly expecting that. Social life was great, easy to make friends both in and outside of the program, no complaints.

My experience with adelante abroad was much different than I expected. I was excited to come to Seville with an already organized internship and plans for my 8 weeks here, however when I got here, my internship was not finalized. Even though I was told I would have an internship relating to my major, when I got here they told me my internship might not work out and were planning on putting me in an internship completely unrelated to my interests. Eventually I was able to do my initial internship, but didn’t allow me to do what I was expecting to do and I did not do what I was told I would. Additionally, adelante abroad was extremely disorganized and communicated very poorly. I felt very lost and uncertain on what I was supposed to be doing at first, if it weren’t for the friends I made here.

Overall, my study abroad experience was great. I met many new people and made lifelong friends. The program itself is not great at communication (and my living situation was not ideal), but overall I am very happy with my experience. My internship was interesting and I got to do and see many things related to my field.

I could move around to many different hospital sections and work with incredible people. Besides that, my Spanish level increased by a lot and I was able to experience a different culture and immerse myself in it completely.

My experience in Seville was extremely beneficial. I feel like I grew as a person and became more independant as a result of the pressure put on me to discover the city, make new friends and manage my finances. The program offered many oportunities to meet new people, and in general, Seville is an excellent city to meet other students and interns from around the world.

I interned for 3 months in Sevilla during the pandemic, so I knew going into the process that my experience would be shaped by covid-19 but still felt it would be worthwhile and I'm so glad I went. While yes, life in Spain was different from normal and covid restrictions made a vibrant social life very challenging, I still managed to have a great time. My Spanish improved a lot during my stay, my work placement as an English teacher was very successful, I learnt a lot about living independently and feel like I matured significantly. Adelante was very helpful throughout and my program accommodation was very nice - both in terms of location as it was super central and convenient for everything I wanted to do in the city, and in terms of quality as it was spacious, modern and had good wifi/aircon. Sevilla is such a beautiful and safe city and I would love to come back and visit in the future. One thing I would say is that making Spanish friends is a MUST. That is going to be how your language improves significantly (even better if they don't speak any English so you are forced to only communicate in Spanish) and how you are going to get all the best restaurant/culture tips. My friend even invited me to her family home on the beach for a weekend. While it's tempting to hang out with fellow students and Americans, I would definitely say put yourself out of your comfort zone and aim to befriend some Spaniards. Finally, since the Adelante program is quite small, you aren't going to be handed a social life on a plate - you will need to be proactive and put yourself out there. Facebook is a good place to start!

The months leading up to my high school graduation were very difficult because I felt like I couldn't really decide where I wanted to go to school. I had always thought about taking a gap year and traveling. But the question was, how I could find a company that could fit my needs. I felt as though Adelante was a very fitting program for me. I was able to do an internship at a hospital. This gave me time to learn more about the medical field, learn Spanish, and get real world experience. Being interactive with patients and being able to enjoy being at work. I was able to learn more about nursing and be apart of the practice before diving straight into college after high school. Not only is there amazing internship opportunity but all aspects of the program. They set you up with housing. I was housed with a host mom and I highly recommend this to other people who are thinking about housing options. It gives you an insight on Spanish culture, you have to constantly speak Spanish(which only makes you better), someone who is there for you and can help you when you are lost about something. They are experts of Spain and are there to help you. It gave me a sense of security. Another amazing aspect is the first 2 weeks you are there, you go into a language school which helps you get a refresher of Spanish and will help you to be more confident in the Country you are in. The school also is an amazing opportunity to meet friends from all over the place. It was easy for me to make friends and spend time and study with some of these individuals. The culture and beauty of Sevilla is spectacular and definitely something that is worth experiencing. Meeting friends for tapas/dining around, walking throughout the beautiful city and the tiny streets, warm weather pretty much all year, and the welcoming environment. If someone asked me about studying/interning abroad in Sevilla, Spain... I would absolutely recommend it. I have recently just left Sevilla and I cant wait to go back and plan on visiting many times in my life. Sorry this post is long, but if you are reading this now, I hope that this post helped you to make a decision :)

I had a wonderful experience interning in Sevilla with Adelante! Since my university study abroad office didn't have much flexibility, I was attracted to Adelante because they were able to offer a customized experience, both with my preferred internship field and the the amount of time I wanted to spend there. Being a computer science student, I wasn't sure if I would be able to find an internship that was applicable to my career path as an international short-term intern, but the job they found for me was great! I was treated almost as a full-fledged member of the software engineering team, which was great resume-building experience and I learned a ton. Even from my first over-the-phone interview with Adelante staff I was impressed with their experience and personal attention to each student.

Adelante is a great option for those looking for an internship abroad. They provide a language course during the first two weeks, housing, and internship placement in your field. Adelante doesn't baby their interns. Participants will leave their placement more knowledge in their field, and equipped to face the future.

Adelante truly is a wonderful program from beginning to end! They were very prompt in responding to my initial interest and setting up a first phone call, followed by comprehensive guidance before my arrival in Spain. I told Adelante my field of interest and they found a perfect internship for me in Sevilla. The two weeks of Spanish class prior to the internship were also excellent; the school had wonderful professors and organized free, fun cultural excursions we could participate in after class. The Adelante staff was incredibly supportive and checked in with me regularly. The on-site people provided airport pickup, accompanied me to the first day of my internship, and organized a flamenco show excursion for all Adelante interns. They care a lot about each individual intern and were very helpful in resolving any questions or concerns. The program is perfect for people who enjoy independence with accessible support when needed. I felt very comfortable in Sevilla and enjoyed the opportunity to shape the experience around my interests.

Arriving in Spain with a new culture and new relationships, I wasn't sure what to expect. Although the beauty of the city absolutely blew me away, what truly made my time so memorable was the friendships I made during my time there. The program's support team is an incredible group of individuals, and I was so blessed and thankful to have them on the ground during my stay in Seville.

I've just returned to Trinidad and Tobago after my 6 month internship in Sevilla. I wish I could hop on a plane in the morning and head right back! That's how amazing my experience was. I'll begin with my Adelante team who facilitated my internship. They were awesome, checking up frequently to make sure everything was as it should be, I’d say on a month to month basis. On arrival, I met my Program Coordinator at SIGE. From the first day we met at her office to the very morning I left, I can say my stay would not have been the same without her warm and loving nature. I never felt like a fish out of water once, as she offered much support over the 6 months during every twist and turn. My first placement lasted all of two weeks; however, my program coordinator soon found a suitable match, surprisingly a charming little museum we both visited by chance on the first day we met. In the first two weeks SIGE arranged tours of Sevilla and a two week intense Spanish Course before I began my internship, unfortunately, I did not pick up much more of the language as my second Internship was in English, and I had only been studying Spanish for 2/3 months prior to leaving Trinidad. I did however get by just fine with the basics. The people of Sevilla are extremely spirited and generous, and their strong vibrant culture is like none other. I was able to look on at the Semana Santa street processions during the Easter and take part in the Feria de Abril de Sevilla, its biggest festival, such good times and amazing memories. I can’t speak about Sevilla without mentioning two things 1) how simply beautiful it is, from its cobble stone narrow streets, to its brilliant monuments, palaces and cathedrals, to the large river separating Sevilla and Triana, just stunning! 2) How extremely hot the summer months are. If you don’t like the heat, perhaps choose to go to Sevilla in the cooler months. July/August months are tough! Somehow by a miracle I was able to make it through the heat. My second Art internship in Museum and Cultural Management was a perfect match. The president of the Museum/Foundation and her husband were the best hosts and I learnt quite a lot during my time. I used my weekends and days off to travel, which enhanced my experience even more. My apartment was a 5 to 10 minute walk from everything including the bus, metro, restaurants/bars, the grocery, the mall and even a night club (if you are into that sort of thing) and I never once felt unsafe. All in all I will highly recommend your first or next Internship to be done in Sevilla. All the best guys!

I interned in Sevilla for 3 months in a school working with kids suffering from severe mental disabilities. It was an amazing experience, I learned so much. Sevilla is a great city with so much history and beauty. I also had the opportunity to travel around Europe because I had 3 days off a week, it was perfect! My living situation was great - living with an awesome Spanish woman. I got to practice my Spanish with her every day and it really helped. The Adelante and Sige team was incredible, especially Catherine who helped me whenever I needed something. Overall this was an invaluable experience and i would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Overall, I enjoyed my time in Seville. It's a great city that is easy to get around and the people are very friendly and helpful. I never felt unsafe and I walked all sorts of different parts of the city. As far as the program goes, I felt mislead. I only had 4 weeks to spend in Seville and I was told it was not recommended to do this program for only 4 weeks, but that it was possible. I was given a placement for the entire four weeks, but was told to attend the language classes on that first Monday, before visiting my internship. Once placed in a language class, I was told the class would only be offered in the morning, which was during my internship time. I contacted the people in Seville (who are not Adelante employees, but a go-between from a program called Spanish Institute for Global Education) and they figured everything out for me. I was not in my internship for the first week at all and was then placed in 3 different situations for the next 3 weeks. So, the program was not what I expected it to be, however, I still immensely enjoyed my time and got to experience 3 different schooling experiences for my internship. My contact people in Spain were fabulous and did everything they could to help me out. The Adelante people I contacted through e-mail were also helpful, but the whole situation left me frustrated. I made the best of it and don't regret my time there at all.