About Seville Internships

Global Experiences Seville, Spain internship program will take you to one of Europe’s most livable and beautiful cities. An ancient city with centuries of history as the corner stone of Europe and the Islamic world, Seville has benefited from the clash of cultural influences to be a dynamic and fascinating place to live.

Located in the south of Spain and close to the beautiful Mediterranean it offers internship program participants a unique environment to gain invaluable Spanish language skills and professional work experience. With over 500 million Spanish speakers around the globe improving your Spanish gives you a competitive edge as you move forward in your career.

Join Global Experiences for a language and internship program in Seville while sampling a variety of authentic tapas, walking through the birthplace of Roman emperors, famous bull fighters and playwrights, and immersing yourself in one of the world’s most lively cultures.

As the economic epicenter of southern Spain, Seville boasts a booming job market and vibrant social scene unlike any other in Europe. Internship placements are available in a wide range of companies and career fields. All placements are fully customized to each participant based on individual career goals. Programs are typically 10 or 14 weeks in length, with some longer programs available upon request. Acceptance is competitive and based on your Spanish language proficiency and relevant work experience.

Seville Programs Includes

Our comprehensive internship program in Seville provides much more than just your customized guaranteed internship. We focus heavily on matching you with the best employer so you have a great practical work experience but we also include a range of other program components to make sure you have an excellent overall experience.

Guranteed Custom Internship Placement

Global Experiences guarantees placements to all participants accepted into its internship programs. Unlike traditional recruitment companies, we work with each applicant on a one-to-one basis to understand their expectations and match them with the best employer in their prospective career field. By getting to know each individual applicant, learning their academic background, career objectives, language proficiency (where relevant) and overall expectations for their experience abroad, we are able to place each individual in a work environment that will help them gain valuable work experience abroad. We help each prospective intern create an effective resume, professionallyprepare for an interview with potential employers, and psychologically prepare for their experience living and working abroad.

Intensive Spanish Language Training

Your program will begin with full time intensive Spanish language training in a group environment. Each program participant will receive 20 sessions per week of intensive Spanish language training during the first part of the program, in a group setting at our accredited language school in Seville. Language length depends on each program type. Program participants will take part in full immersion style studying in which classes are taught only in Spanish.

Our language partner is located in a modern, fully equipped, and refurbished historic mansion in the heart of Seville. Interns will be within easy access to public transportation and world-class attractions. Amenities include wireless Internet access, Library/Multimedia room, pool, and rooftop terrace (where students from around the world often hang out).

Please inquire with our staff about gaining university credit for language training, the internship, or both. All participants will be issued with an official certificate of completion of their Spanish classes to be used when applying for credit with your home university.

Housing

Seville internship accommodation is a single room in a student residence located within walking distance to the language school and in close proximity to public transport.

Excursions and Social Events

Global Experiences wants you to work hard and also play hard with our excursion and activities calendar designed for you to maximize your time abroad. You can travel independently or with fellow interns, using Global Experiences travel resources to compliment your social calendar.. Consult one of our program coordinators to learn what is included in your program of interest (it depends on the time of year). All programs include a variety of social opportunities to make the most of your time in Seville..

Professional Development Seminars

GE interns will have the added advantage of a private orientation session geared towards the internship experience. Topics will prepare interns for the Spanish work environment and how to make the most of their personal and professional experiences in Seville. The orientation will conclude with a walking tour of this Mediterranean melting pot. Seminar sessions include, Job shadowing, Institutional visits, Mini course “The Art of Pitching” and professional development workshops.

Other Important Inclusions

• Optional academic credit provided by accredited US university. Inquire further with a program consultant
• Travel Medical Insurance (Emergency Medical + Personal Liability) valid for a full year irrespective of your program length
• International Mobile Phone
• Internet access at the language school
• On the ground support & 24/7 emergency contact
• Information and assistance obtaining required visa (as necessary)
• Welcome social event and orientation meeting
• Extensive pre-departure information provided by program consultants and online portal
• Dedicated program coordinator to prepare you for your program

Career Fields Available in Seville

We offer a wide range of career field options in Seville . If you do not see yours listed below please contact a program consultant as we are able to find placements in other areas.

Career Fields in Seville

• Accounting
• Advertising/Marketing/PR
• Agriculture and Ecology
• Art, Art Museums and Galleries
• Business
• Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)
• Engineering (Structural/Biochemical)
• Event Planning
• Finance/Economics
• Graphic Design
• Hospitality/Travel/Tourism
• Human Resources
• Import/Export
• Journalism
• Law/Legal
• Psychology/Social Sciences
• Sports Administration
• Web Design

Seville Internship Program Eligibility

Participants for the Seville internship program are required to be 19-30 years of age, have some Spanish language experience, and some relevant coursework in their preferred internship career field. US applicants must also be a current university student or a very recent graduate to secure the required visa.

Visa Eligibility

Global Experiences can accept those listed below into the Seville Program.

The following chart provides more detailed information regarding program eligibility (including Global Experiences and Country visa requirements):

Seville Internships Schedule

The following is a schedule of Dates & Fees for the Seville internships.

Program Name: Spain: Seville 14 weeks | Fall 2010

Start Date: 9/12/2010
USD Cost: $8190.00

Program Name: Spain: Seville 10 weeks (Summer) | Summer 2011

Start Date: 6/5/2011
USD Cost: $6790.00

Our Placement Process

We excel at matching each intern with the best employer by learning about YOU and YOUR expectations of your experience abroad. There is not another group or company that does this as well as Global Experiences.

All placements are fully customized to each participant based on individual career goals. Programs are typically 10 or 14 weeks in length, with some longer programs available upon request. Acceptance is competitive and based on your Spanish language proficiency and relevant work experience.

Since we guarantee our internships, we will not accept you into our program unless we are confident we can find a suitable placement for you.

Once you are accepted into the program and pay your program deposit we will immediately begin formalizing your internship placement. We will work with you to create an effective resume, prepare for an interview (required for many placements), and organize the documentation required to secure your visa. All participants will have access to a portal of pre-departure information that will help prepare you for your Global Experience.

Summary of Placement Process

• Determine your program eligibility (see eligibility page)
• Submit an inquiry form to connect with a program consultant
• Submit application form as soon as possible for your preferred dates and pay $50 application fee
• Receive acceptance into the program
• Pay $1000 deposit to reserve your place in the program
• Begin preparation process for internship and apply for your visa (as necessary)
• Complete application steps and make final fee payment. Payment plans are available.
• Arrive in Seville to start your program

Housing in Seville

The program includes furnished student accommodation for the duration of your program. You will live in a private room in a shared setting with other students in the city center.

Global Experiences interns live within walking distance to the language school, and have easy access to public transportation. Seville is a great 'walking city' and you will be in the heart of it all!

Academic Credit

Yes, you can earn academic credit for this program. There are two ways to obtain credit for a Global Experiences program; transfer credit from our foreign institutional partners or earn independent study credit from our US-based affiliate university, Eastern Washington University. One may also combine foreign transfer credit with independent study credit. The best credit option will be determined by your home university and academic advisor.

More information regarding academic credit options.

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