Information for term Summer Global Internship Language Immersion
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSpend the summer in a vibrant seaside city working with local and international businesses, contributing to some of Spain’s most successful organizations. Through coursework, language training, homestays, company visits, and an internship, you’ll increase your understanding of the international working environment while improving your Spanish communication skills.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
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Unique Experiences
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Intern
with a startup, local business, international organization, or NGO.
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Live with a Spanish family
and immerse yourself in local culture.
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Hear from a variety of guest speakers
with different areas of expertise.
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beaches
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Camp Nou seats, the largest football stadium in Europe
99,354 -
visitors per year
8.2M
Location & Culture
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Your Destination
The capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own history, culture, and language, Barcelona is nestled between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Its idyllic location is just one of the things that attracts millions of visitors each year. Walk through the city and observe 2,000 years of architectural history - from Roman remains to a network of narrow streets in the Old Town – and how they contrast to the ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
Learn more about Barcelona and see past internship examples »
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Barcelona.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Visit business sites, art and history museums, and monuments.
- Go on tours of the historical district.
- Enjoy gastronomy-based activities such as eating chocolate con churros or tapas with local friends.
- Indulge your adventurous side with a hike in the mountains.
- Take excursions to places like Sitges, the Dalí museum in Figueres, or the Roman ruins in the city of Tarragona, among others.
PROJECTS
- Internship. A for-credit internship is at the core of this program. Based on your experience, interests, and current studies, you’ll be placed with a startup, local business, international organization, or NGO, where you’ll spend 100-120 hours interning, gaining hands-on professional experience and practicing your Spanish language skills.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
All housing is within a 30-minute commute to CIEE Barcelona. As long as the local health and safety regulations permit, students could stay in:
Homestays. Live with a Spanish-speaking family - with or without another CIEE student - and immerse yourself in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room and weekly laundry service.
Residence Halls. Students live with other Spanish and international students. Students share kitchens and common areas.
Apartments. Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students.
Housing is tight in Barcelona. If we can’t accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
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MEALS
Homestay students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch.
Meals are not included at residence halls or apartments.
Barcelona, Spain Where You'll Study
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CIEE BARCELONA
Just minutes by public transportation from homestays, shared apartments, and the residence hall.
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RESIDENCE HALL
A maximum of 30 minutes by public transportation, from homestays and shared apartments, to CIEE Barcelona.
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Internship Placements
Well connected with students’ housing and the city center by public transportation.
Academics
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This program is designed to help students expand their Spanish vocabulary, immerse themselves linguistically and professionally in a new culture, and gain practical, on-the-job experience. Students take an intensive advanced Spanish course during the first four weeks of the program and intern part-time. During the last four weeks of the program, students focus solely on the internship and complete 100-120 hours of on-site work in total.
While the internship is considered part-time by academic standards, students will feel like a full-time intern during the second half of the program. The internship is complemented by academic work and weekly seminars on topics such as public speaking and leadership.
Students intern in a local company. Projects have included: helping to improve logistics and customer relations; building finance reports in Excel; analyzing competitors; developing marketing plans; auditing local companies; and more.
The internship selection process accounts for each student’s language ability, job skills, background, and professional attitude. Students’ internship placements will be confirmed in advance of traveling. Because local firms make final selections, internships in a particular company are not guaranteed.
Students complete their internship seminar and placement in Spanish. Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
4 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent)
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
- One Internship Seminar course, including 100 – 120 internship placement hours
- One Advanced Spanish language course
Program Credit
Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100 internship placement hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Class attendance is mandatory, and students are expected to participate, and complete work and exams as scheduled. Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organizations.
Class Format
Classes are for CIEE students only.
Classes are small, with up to 15 students per class, and emphasize communication and work in small groups.
Grading
Students are graded based on class participation, class activities, homework assignments, exams, papers, and oral presentations.
plus completion of 100-120 work hours and an evaluation by the internship sponsor.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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- Internship includes a weekly seminar in Spanish
- Advanced Spanish language class will take place during the first four weeks of the program
Summer 2022 CIEE Courses
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"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Summer 2023 8 weeks | Feb 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023* | Jul 8, 2023* |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Magda Bernaus
Regional Director of Operations
Magda holds a Ph.D. in Art History (Universitat de Barcelona), and degrees in Tourism Management (Escola Oficial de Turisme de Catalunya-Universitat de Girona) and Art History (Universitat de Barcelona). She worked in the educational, tourism and cultural management industries before joining CIEE in 2006. She has extensive teaching experience in her areas of expertise at local and international higher education institutions.
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