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Is this program right for you?

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience working in a foreign company and to improve your Spanish language skills, this program is perfect for you. Whether or not you''re pursuing an international career, an internship in Spain will help you develop a unique perspective on business approaches that will benefit you in any career path.

Program Snapshot

  • Improve your Spanish language, public speaking, and business writing skills
  • Gain practical experience and cultural insight by working for a foreign company through a for-credit internship
  • Enjoy Seville, a vibrant and bustling city, and the commercial hub of Andalusia
  • Visit Moroccan businesses for a firsthand look at its business environment
  • Participate in excursions to sites of cultural importance, such as Huelva, Cordoba, Carmona, and Itálica

Subject Areas

  • Business Spanish
  • Internship

About Seville

Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious Barber of Seville and the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.

Where You'll Study

CIEE Study Center in Seville, Spain

The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully renovated Sevillano palace built in 1725. It is centrally located close to the Puerta de la Carne and about 10 minutes by foot from the main Universidad de Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). CIEE student services and CIEE administration are housed here. In addition, CIEE professors have offices in the CIEE Study Center, so that students may speak with them privately about issues related to their progress in class.

Thoughts From Abroad

Every summer I look forward to meeting students who are excited and curious about Spanish language, culture, and academics. Completing an internship in a foreign country can make you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Our internship program offers you hands-on exposure in an international work environment coupled with a challenging academic component designed to train students on business vocabulary, presentation skills, public speaking, and business writing in the Spanish language.

— Jaime Ramírez, Resident Coordinator

Staff Bios

Jamie Ramírez, Resident Coordinator, was born in Seville and earned his B.A from the Universidad de Sevilla in Business Administration. He earned an M.B.A. at the Instituto Internacional San Telmo and has participated in staff exchanges with Georgetown University and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Jaime has been with CIEE for six years.

Virgina Neira, Program Assistant, is a native Sevillana and received her B.A. in English from the Universidad de Sevilla. She began working for CIEE during program orientations and joined the Business and Society program in 2006. Virginia has participated in a staff exchange with Indiana University.

Dr. Maritheresa Frain is the Director of the CIEE Study Center in Seville. She completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. Dr. Frain teaches at the Centro de Estudios Extranjeros of the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of the United States Embassy in Seville.

CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant; Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement Test Coordinator; and Helena Andrés and Jorge Rodríguez, Receptionists.

Recommended Credit

summer: 6 semester/9 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

Program Dates

Summer 20095/21/2009 - 7/18/2009
Summer 2010Available: 2/15/2010

Application Deadlines

Summer 20094/1/2009
Summer 20104/1/2010

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Duration

Summer 20098 weeks
mid-May - mid-July
Summer 20108 weeks
mid-May - mid-July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Summer 2009 $6,500
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$4,776
    Housing and Meals$1,650
    Total$6,500

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,450
    Personal Expenses$1,200
    Books and Supplies$75
    Local Transportation$200
    Total$2,925


  • Summer 2010 Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


Scholarship Information

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