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IES Internships - Barcelona Summer Internship
The Barcelona Summer Internship Program is designed to help you develop your Spanish language and professional skills while interning in this Mediterranean metropolis. You will enroll in a required 3- to 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns that gives context to what you're learning in your placement. Housing is included in the program cost, and you will live in a furnis...
The Barcelona Summer Internship Program is designed to help you develop your Spanish language and professional skills while interning in this Mediterranean metropolis. You will enroll in a required 3- to 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns that gives context to what you're learning in your placement. Housing is included in the program cost, and you will live in a furnished student apartment. A Barcelona Cultural Companion or "tutor cultural" will also live in the apartment to help you with cultural integration. The Barcelona Center is also available for assistance and access to wireless Internet and study lounges with printers. Gain vital insights into a career field, develop your international résumé, and have the opportunity to experience Barcelona's unique...
Program Highlights
Enjoy our pre-departure support: We work with you to fine-tune your résumé, perfect your cover letter, and hone your interview skills as we prepare you to work in a new cultural environment.
Secure a guaranteed placement at a local business or organization where you will work up to 40 hours a week.
Develop your professional skills and gain substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today's competitive job market.
Live in a student apartment with three to five other IES interns in mostly double or triple rooms. Live-in Spanish Resident Assistants (RAS) guide you in cultural integration.
Explore Barcelona through extracurricular activities and cultural events.
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- Barcelona, Spain
- Architecture
- Business
- Communications
- Education
- Finance
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A major accomplishment
by: Obse Tolla - United StatesProgram: IES Internships - Barcelona Summer InternshipAbout 13 years ago, my family and I moved to the United States as refugees. Growing up, I've always wanted to work for a non-profit that focused on refugees and migrants. That is why I chose Global and International Studies as my major, and it's been the best decision. Getting the opportunity to go to Spain was unbelievable for me. As an intern at Bienestar y Desarrollo Association, which is Spanish for Welfare and Development Association, I received a very warm welcome since the first day, and ...
A life changing experience
by: Emily Litwin - United StatesProgram: IES Internships - Barcelona Summer InternshipMy experience studying abroad this past summer in Barcelona, Spain was the most amazing thing I have done so far in my lifetime. I had always wanted to study abroad and did not know it was possible for many reasons. With the help of my advisors at my home institution and my family, I was able to make this dream a reality and the rest is history! I learned so much from this experience and felt myself grow as an individual each and every day. I went abroad alone, but quickly after touching down in...
Barcelona summer internship review
by: Jake - United StatesProgram: IES Internships - Barcelona Summer InternshipThe 2 months I spent in Barcelona were some of the best in my entire life. I was able to get a great balance of working, exploring the city, and meeting new people. I would highly recommend Barcelona as a city to study abroad in. There is so much to do there that it is impossible to get bored.
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Locations
- Barcelona , Spain
Types & Subjects
- Architecture
- Business
- Communications
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2021,Year Round
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
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