Barcelona (Spain) Internship

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: KEI's internship programs allow students to gain practical experience abroad, gain international awareness and expertise, and earn academic credit towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. And build their resumes!

Academic credit for this internship is granted by Clark Atlanta University, accredited in the USA. In order to receive credit, students must report to the internship/academic supervisor regularly; submit an analytical paper (8-12 pages) at the end of the term; and keep and submit a daily journal about the experience. Forty five (45) hours of work are required for every 1-semester hour of credit; (40-43 of these hours should be at the placement company/organization, the other 2-5 hours should be spent in meetings with the supervising faculty advisor). Thus, in order to receive 3 credits for an internship, 135 hours are required.

Note: Students should always check with their home institution first, concerning home school requirements for the awarding of credit for internships! Internships for credit always require home school approval. Universities often have strict regulations about academic credit given for internships - by eliminating the option of credit, limiting the credit given, or increasing the number of requirements.

Highlights: The program includes internship placement, monitoring, and supervision; housing; academic credit; professional visits to business, law firms, NGOs, etc.; field trips and optional cultural activities; pre-departure and on-site support; orientation; on-site coordinator; airport welcome and transfer to housing, comprehensive insurance; and a mobile telephone.

Qualifications: Admission is based on student interests and needs, and the program's ability to satisfy these needs. Applicants must be college students or graduates, and must submit a completed Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI) Application Form (download from our website). Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, submit 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and have a telephone interview with a KEI Program Manager. Finally, applicants must be able to commit to a 2-month placement (minimum). KEI can arrange internships in the English language; however, students who speak Spanish will have more opportunities in regards to placement.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers unique study and intern abroad programs for college and graduate students. KEI programs are distinguished by a large selection of major-specific, language and regional studies courses; courses taught in English (all locations); professional internships; transcripts and credit from an accredited university; extensive cultural excursions; housing; pre-departure and on-site staff and support; and attentive service and small groups of students.

Year Founded: 1997