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Join Global Experiences for a fall semester in Spain! We offer Spanish language training in seaside Malaga (starting in July or August) followed by a personalized internship in Seville, one of Europe's most popular cities for international students.

Beginners in the Spanish language must commence the program in July with 3 months in Malaga and at least 2 months in Seville. All other students must submit a preliminary Spanish test to determine their suggested program design. Be sure to inquire with our Program Coordinators to discuss the details of a program that would suit you best.

Program Includes
Program Eligibility
Spanish Language Training
Internship Placement
Sample Internship Companies
What Should I Expect from an Internship in Spain?
How We Choose Your Placement
Accommodation
Program Options & Fees
Program Start Dates & Deadlines
Visas
University Credit
Sign Up Bonus
Travel Services


Program Includes
Spain Program Inquiry Form

Please complete form only one time. For info on more than one location please select 'Interested in more than one location' and we will follow up with you accordingly.(Please complete all fields)






Career Area:
(one or more)
Season:
  • Intensive Spanish Language Training in Malaga
  • Internship Placement in Seville
  • Accommodation in both Malaga and Seville
  • Emergency Medical Travel Insurance provided by AIG Travelguard
  • 24/7 on the ground support & emergency contact throughout the program
  • Personal Mobile Phone (rental fees included in program fee)
  • US based program coordinator
  • One-way Airport Transfer from Malaga International Airport
  • On-site Welcome Meeting and Orientation
  • Pre-Departure Packet
  • Lonely Planet Guide to Andalucia
  • Global Experiences T-shirt
  • Social and cultural activities (at the language school)


Program Eligibility

  • Applicants must be 18 to 30 years old with a high school diploma.
  • You must have relevant course work or work experience in your selected internship field.
  • Visa Eligibility


Spanish Language Training

Your program will begin with full time intensive Spanish language training in a group environment (80 lessons per month) at our partner school in Malaga.

This eclectic Mediterranean coastal city enjoys a fabulous climate with sunny skies and warm temperatures all year. It is also rich with cultural history, architecture, dance, music and much more to take in during your language training.

Please inquire with our staff about gaining university credit. 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. Our school is fully accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education.


Internship Placement

Upon completion of your Spanish language training, you will be placed as an intern in a Spanish company in Seville. From the moment you step foot in Seville, you will feel as if you have entered another world where locals and tourists alike linger among the sweetly scented orange trees sharing pitchers of sangria to the sound of strumming Flamenco music. The thriving modern city has limitless internship opportunities for those who want to live like a Spaniard. Examples of possible internship areas include:

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Handicrafts
  • Business (Management)
  • Business (Development)
  • Law/Legal
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Information Technology
  • Leisure & Sport
  • Sports Management
  • Social Work
  • Medicine
  • Administration
  • Theatre
  • Culinary
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Agriculture and Ecology
  • Chemical and Bio sectors
  • Import/Export Business
  • Consulting and Engineering
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Hotel/Restaurant Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance/Economics
  • Public Relations
  • Communications/TV/Radio
  • Marine Biology
  • Human Resources
  • Journalism
  • Child Care/Early Child Education
  • For more options, please email us


Sample Internship Companies

  • Médicos del Mundo
  • Museo de Carruajes
  • Ecologistas en Acción
  • Teatro Alameda
  • Solidaridad Internacional
  • Factor Consultores
  • Caligary Films
  • El Giraldillo
  • Viajes El Corte Inglés
  • MP Medioambiente
  • Artesanos de Gelves
  • CIA Fenicia
  • COYNET
  • Bodegas Soleras del Sur
  • Many more…


What Should I Expect from an Internship in Spain?

  • Invaluable practical work experience in an international setting
  • Opportunity to increase cultural awareness and improve communication skills
  • A unique resume that differentiates you from other applicants when you apply for your next job


How We Choose Your Internship Placement…

Internship placement in Spain depends on following factors:

  • Your level of Spanish proficiency at the end of your language training in Malaga . All placements require a minimum level of proficiency, some more than others.
  • Your level of experience in the field. All placements require some formal training, university level study or previous professional experience.
  • The length of time you will be working with the placement company. Generally speaking, the longer your internship placement lasts, the better the placement as the company knows you will be there longer and therefore they will provide more responsibility.
  • The type of experience that you wish to gain from your internship as described in your application form. Please be honest and specific with this section of the application. Our placement agency meets with our interns once a week to evaluate the status of their experience. This is a great way to ensure that all internships exceed expectations.

Global Experiences works with a placement agency in Seville that provides international work experience for young professionals from around the world. After submitting our free online application, you will begin working with a Global Experiences coordinator to finalize your program. Once in Spain, you will have a placement interview at the language school to discuss your expectations of the internship. The precise internship and the host company will be confirmed during your last week in Malaga so that you can be placed based on your most current Spanish level.

**It is important to note that you should have some experience, either academic or professional, in the placement area for which you are applying. If you are not sure whether you have the minimum experience expected, be sure to inquire with our Program Coordinators.

Along with the placement agency, we will monitor your progress for the duration of the program. You are guaranteed a statement of reference from the company upon successful completion of the internship. 


Accommodation

Our fees include accommodation throughout the program.

Malaga: Club Hispánico (the language school's onsite housing), in a single or shared room (if requested). This accommodation is fantastic and offers an amazing location on the coast with a pool and numerous amenities

Seville: You will live in a private room in a shared apartment with other students in the city center.


Program Options and Fees

Program duration varies from 16 to 24 weeks depending on your language level and desired internship length. We will make every effort to place you according to your needs and expectations.

Below you will find general information regarding the internship placements followed by a listing of fees. Each internship placement varies, in terms of responsibilities and qualifications required. Please contact our Program Coordinators to discuss a program most suitable for you. The following information applies for all internships:

Skills Required: A self-starter, organizational, willing to learn, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills a plus and a passion for foreign culture.

Language Required: All participants are required to take a preliminary language test prior to applying for the program to assess the amount of language training needed in Malaga before starting the internship in Spain .

*Upon acceptance of your application, you will be required to pay an Enrollment Deposit, which secures your placement in the program. This deposit includes a $100 application fee + 20% program deposit. The Enrollment Deposit due date for your particular start date can be found below.

12 WEEK PROGRAM (3 months)

Hours/Week:

4,490 Euro

Language Study: 4 weeks of full immersion, group Spanish language lessons (80 lessons per month).

Internship: 8 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 320 intern hours (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them).

16 WEEK PROGRAM (4 Months) Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Only

Hours/Week:

5,390 Euro

Language Study: 8 weeks of full immersion, group Spanish language lessons (80 lessons per month).

Internship: 8 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 320 intern hours (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them).


20 WEEK PROGRAM (5 Months) Beginner – Advanced Spanish

Hours/Week:

6,490 Euro
6,690 Euro(beginners)

Language Study: 8 or 12 weeks of full immersion, group Spanish language lessons (80 lessons per month).

Internship: 8 or 12 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 320 or 480 intern hours depending on your program selection. (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them).


24 WEEK PROGRAM (6 Months) Beginner – Advanced Spanish

Hours/Week:

7,990 Euro

Language Study: 12 weeks of full immersion, group Spanish language lessons (80 lessons per month).

Internship: 12 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 480 intern hours (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them).



Program Start Dates and Deadlines

*Upon acceptance of your application, you will be required to pay an Enrollment Deposit (20% of the total program fees), which secures your placement in the program. The Enrollment Deposit will be due within 7 days of your application acceptance.

LENGTH

START DATES

ENROLLMENT
DEADLINES

COST

12 weeks
*Open to ADVANCED Spanish speakers only

11 August – 31 October 2008
25 August – 14 November 2008
15 September – 5 December

15 May 2008
29 May 2008
19 June 2008

€4,490

16 weeks
*Must have at least an INTERMEDIATE level of Spanish

11 August – 28 November

15 May 2008

€5,390

20 weeks
*If enrolling for a 20 week program, beginners are required to take 12 weeks of language courses prior to an 8 week internship.

30 June – 14 November 2008

3 April 2008

€6,490
€6,690 (beginners)

24 weeks

30 June – 12 December 2008

3 April 2008

€7,990

  • Additional start dates are available as well as 3 month programs for advanced Spanish speakers. Please inquire with our Program Coordinators to discuss the program that is best for you.
  • Program dates subject to change based on school breaks and company schedules. Definite program dates will be confirmed upon acceptance into the program.
  • No internship placements are not available during the months of July and August.


Visas

** All
US citizens must obtain a visa for all program lengths.

For American students obtaining study visas for Spain it is not always a simple procedure and requirements for visas vary depending on your state of residency. If you are an American student interested in a program longer than 3 months please discuss the details of the Spanish visa system with a program coordinator. If you are an applicant from another English speaking country such as Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand or South Africa there fewer conditions required for obtaining a student visa.

* Be sure to inquire with our program coordinators as soon as possible regarding the visa issues as they relate to the program in which you are interested.


University Credit

We are a happy to work with you to provide any information or certification that you may need. Be sure to contact your university far in advance to find out what they require for this process.

Please click here for more information on obtaining university credit for your program.


Sign Up Bonus

If you sign up with a friend each of you will receive a $100 USD off of your program price. Please mention the person's name that you are signing up with in the application form itself. The discount will be applied to the final balance of fees paid. Please be sure to inform our program coordinator of your intent to apply with a friend and note the name of your friend(s) in the Comments section of the application form.


Travel Services

Airfare: Flights are not included in Global Experiences program packages. Fear not, we have partnered with StudentUniverse to provide you with the most convenient routes and the most affordable prices for your overseas travel. We encourage all of our participants to utilize StudentUniverse's flexible student fares. Should unexpected circumstances arise and you need to change your return ticket, you will have more choices than if you buy a non-refundable and non-changeable fare - definitely worth the peace of mind.

Start your flight search now with our customized online booking form.

StudentUniverse

Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is included for all Global Experiences participants. Global Experiences is working with AIG Travel Guard, the recognized worldwide leader in travel insurance, to provide each participant with the following level of coverage:
  • $25,000 Medical Expense
  • $50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation
  • $5,000 Escort to Bedside
  • $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Included: Travel Medical Assistance and Worldwide Travel Assistance
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Please read through all of our Program Terms and Conditions and review all of Global Experiences Policies prior to enrolling in a program.




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