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Seville, Spain

Summer Global Internship Language Immersion

Study Program Part-Time Internship

Dates

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8 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 semester hours

9 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

Spend your summer gaining hands-on international experience that will give you an edge after graduation in Seville, the commercial hub of the Andalusian region. Sunny Seville is warm, welcoming, and brimming with well-preserved history, making it the perfect location to learn about Spanish, European, and even North African businesses. This summer internship program is designed to help students expand their business vocabulary, immerse themselves linguistically and professionally in a new culture, and gain practical experience on the job.

CIEE Seville offers a wide range of internship opportunities across diverse industries. When you apply to become a CIEE intern, our staff will work directly with you to match you with an internship opportunity that suits your unique needs and professional goals. While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the internship interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer you constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview to ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. Learn more about our personalized placement process.

Unique Experiences

Earn Credit

and valuable international experience by working and learning at a Spanish or European company.

Live in a dorm or with a Spanish family

at their Seville home - the ultimate way to absorb as much language and culture as you can.

Develop Skills

you will need after college, including public speaking, business writing, and Spanish language.

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21

Airlines That Operate To European Destinations From Seville Airport

2918

Hours of Sun per Year

Experience
  • seville large group of students posing for a photo
  • seville metropol parasol
  • aerial photo of seville

Your Destination

Seeking a life-changing experience in Spain? Then Seville is your destination. As a Global Internship Language Immersion student, not only will you have the chance to live in a vibrant cosmopolitan city with many opportunities but also to experience the business entrepreneurial personality of Sevillanos first-hand. Your Spanish language skills and abilities will improve as you forge long-lasting friendships. Don’t miss the occasion to explore the rich, intimate streets of the city, become captivated by the immemorial culture surrounding you, and fall in love with the heart of Andalucia. Discover a city brimming with life and history and learn how it has evolved through the centuries and inspired the rest of the world.  

Seville is a welcoming city that will captivate you immediately. Enjoy its tranquility and wander the streets during the day, taking in the Guadalquivir River, followed by tapas and flamenco, the highest form of art and expression in Southern Spain. The cuisine of Seville is an art form in itself and boasts very special regional artisan dishes that you cannot miss. And don’t forget about the city’s vibrant nightlife and incredible weather all year round.  

CIEE Seville is in the historic downtown neighborhood of “Santa Cruz”, very close to the University of Seville’s main campus. Study and make local friends in an 18th-century palace while enjoying a large variety of weekly cultural activities and events. There is no better way to improve your intercultural skills and abilities.

Learn more about Seville 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 Seville.

The Culture

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Other Excursions & Activities

  • Make life-long friends with local Spanish students through weekly fun and engaging activities all around the city
  • Explore beyond Seville and participate in overnights, daytrips, and excursions to discover other Spanish cities in the region of Andalucía. Past destinations include Cádiz, Málaga, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Aracena, and many others. 
  • Engage in fun sports activities and workshops such as bike tours, wine tastings, cooking, flamenco, ceramics classes, and many more. Try kayaking at the Guadalquivir River at sunset or hiking in the “Sierra Norte.” 
  • Become a Sevillano and see Seville’s social fabric for yourself while engaging with the local community. Seville’s lifestyle will make you fall in love with Spain’s traditions and customs.  
  • Soak up Spanish culture through magic neighborhood visits to some of the most emblematic locations such as Triana, Santa Cruz, etc. Get ready for the unexpected, you’ll love it!    

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Shop with Me: Seville’s Best Thrift Stores

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Calie Champoux One of the things I was most excited about before coming to study abroad in Europe was shopping. I have always adored Europeans style of clothing, and... keep reading

From CIEE

Traveling While Abroad While Studying in Europe

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Alex Smith The first thing you might think when you get that acceptance letter to your study abroad program (especially Europe) is of all the places you want to... keep reading

From CIEE

Holiday Season in Seville: Christmas Markets

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Calie Champoux Europe boasts numerous holiday markets, and certain cities stand out for hosting exceptional ones. Seville is among the standout choices. Its illuminated streets provide a picturesque journey... keep reading

Housing
Academics

Academics

This program is designed to help students expand their business vocabulary, immerse themselves linguistically and professionally in a new culture, and gain practical experience on the job.  Upon completing a two-week Spanish language concentrated session to build vocabulary and conversational skills, program participants begin an internship of 100-120 hours of on-site work combined with a one-day per week oral proficiency language class.  While the internship is considered part-time by academic standards, students will feel like full-time interns with hands-on internship work during the second half of the program.  The internship is complemented by a research project and weekly seminars on topics such as public speaking and leadership. 

Intern in a Spanish company: help improve logistics and customer relations, build finance reports in Excel, analyze competitors, develop marketing plans, audit local Andalusian companies, and more. 

The internship selection process considers the student’s language ability, job skills, background, and professional attitude. Students’ internship placements will be confirmed in advance of traveling.  Because Spanish firms make final selections, internships in a particular company are not guaranteed.  Students have interned for organizations like Mail Boxes, Emerita Resources, Clic International House, Valcambre, Incemet, Sevilla Futbol Club, Ketal Sports, etc, as well as smaller firms and companies. 

CIEE Seville site: our home is a beautifully renovated palace, originally built in 1725, close to the Royal Alcazar palace, and a 10-minute walk from the Universidad de Seville.  The CIEE Seville center includes classrooms, a computer room, student services, and the Language Resource Center. 

Prior to departure for Seville, all program participants take a CIEE Seville online placement exam (OLPT). Results provide onsite language instructors with additional information about students’ linguistic skills and backgrounds. 

Students agree to speak only Spanish to encourage language and cultural acquisition. 

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

4 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) 

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

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.

Requirements

  • One Internship Seminar course, including 100-120 hours of internship placement 
  • 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, 100-120 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

CIEE courses are open only to CIEE students. Courses are taught by professionals from the business community and the CIEE Seville Center. 

Grading

Final grades for the Internship program are based on the: Completion of 100-120 work hours. An evaluation by the internship sponsor.  Seminar attendance and participation.  Students are graded based on a combination of class participation, class activities, homework assignments, professional journal, 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

Course Information

Summer 2024

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

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
  • MSI Grant
  • CIEE Stem Scholarship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

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

Program Summer 2024 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,450

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.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300

Educational Costs = $4,453

Housing = $2,500

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $7,450

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $0

International Airfare = $750

Local Transportation = $64††

Books & Supplies = $15

Personal expenses = $180

Total Costs = $1,009

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:

Select Housing Fee = $400^

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Transportation card for 8 weeks. $32 per 4 weeks.

^first-come, first serve, based on availability

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Salvador Parra

Center Director

Salvador has been working at CIEE since 2000 and is passionate about international exchange. He holds a degree in History and Geography from the University of Seville, and a Master of Business Administration.

José Luis Martinez

Academic Director

José Luis Martinez (Juli) has a B.A. in Hispanic Philology and an M.A. in Spanish Literature (Theater) from the Universidad de Seville. He has been working with CIEE since 2002.

María Montes de Oca

Director of Student Life

María has been working at CIEE since 2007. She studied Journalism and Translation Studies (French and Italian) at University of Granada, and obtained a Masters degree in European Studies. Having...

Rocío Salguero

Internship Assistant

Rocío holds a double degree in International Relations and Political Sciences from Pablo de Olavide University. After being an Intern in CIEE Sevilla and participating in our Summer Work and...

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