Syracuse University Madrid Program

  Spain

• Madrid: 
Madrid

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: August to December and January to May

Description: For over 25 years, Syracuse University has been helping students explore the many faces of Spain. The program is based in Madrid, a modern and fast-paced European capital. It is designed to help you come to know much of Spain as a culture and civilization rich in contrasts.

The program begins with three pre-session seminars: Azahar, taking students to Seville and Granada to explore the historical and cultural forces that shaped Spain; Eurovision, a multination seminar focused on management, economics, and international relations; and Mare Nostrum, a Mediterranean-focused seminar taught in Spanish.

Back in Madrid, you settle in with a local host who introduces you to Spanish language and customs. The academic palette covers many fields taught in both Spanish and English. Internships at prestigious institutions augment the classes.

Internships help students gain a comparative understanding of the North American and Spanish work environment as they further develop their professional skills. Students apply discipline-specific knowledge in ways not possible through books and lectures. Interns also gain insights about Spanish culture through contact with professionals in different sectors, while perfecting their Spanish language skills. Placements are regularly made in multinational businesses, international organizations, schools, health facilities, media outlets, art galleries, and other sites.

Interns must be willing to accommodate the work requirements of the accepting agency and its personnel, even if this means working Fridays or during school vacation periods. Internships are arranged and supervised by Madrid faculty in conjunction with the internship coordinator. Faculty advisers also maintain contact with the placement and assess student performance through a written report or journal.

Highlights: * Choice of pre-semester seminar: Euro business, Mediterranean, South of Spain
* Many other field excursions
* Courses in English and Spanish
* Internships with Spanish and multinational firms
* Escorted flight to Madrid
* Housing with Spanish families
* Full service office

Qualifications: Students should be enrolled full-time in the Syracuse University Madrid Program, as the internship is a part of their regular course of study. Internship requests are subject to availability and an on-site interview, and placements cannot be guaranteed. The greater a student's fluency in Spanish, the wider the range of internship opportunities. Students must complete an internship request form and be recommended by a faculty member in the field (or in a related field) in which they wish to be placed. References should specifically address the academic knowledge and particular skills (research, writing, etc.) that they can offer to the placement and their ability to participate successfully in a foreign setting.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Spain in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - Academic scholarships, need-based grants, named scholarships.