UMW in Spain Internships

Summer Program

• Marketing
• Business Management
• Public Relations
• Accounting and Finance
• Culture/Art
• Tourism/Hospitality
• International Relations/Studies
• Technology / ICT
• Computer Science
• Health Sciences

This internship program is run through the University of Deusto, in Bilbao, Spain.

Program Goals

1. To know the structure and working procedures of the company.
2. Develop professional skills in the area of business.
3. To become familiar with the dynamics of professional relations in the Spanish-speaking world.

Accommodations

Students will stay in the Universidad de Deusto dormitory, Colegio Mayor Deusto.  The residence hall provides individual bathrooms, three daily meals, bed linens, towels, laundry facilities, a library, study room, TV room, computer lab, and gym. Free Wi-FI is also available.  Email vivirbilbao2020@gmail.com  for accommodation details and pricing.

Coursework

Students will earn up to 6 transfer credits for the 8-week internship.  Placements will depend upon availability, and both the candidate’s statement of intention and academic background will be taken into consideration. Guarantees cannot be made for students to be placed in their preferred professional area as companies have the final say in terms of selection.

This internship satisfies the Beyond the Classroom General Education Requirement.  Students can also satisfy the Diverse and Global Perspectives General Education Requirement by participating in this abroad experience, via contract with CIE.

Internship Structure

Students will be immersed in a cultural experience where they will be expected to gain professional self-awareness through observation, participation, and analysis of organizational activities through interaction with colleagues in a work environment related to their field.

The internship program has a three-part structure:

• Internship with local Spanish Company
• Preparation and program organization provided by UD-CIDE
• University advising by the University of Deusto

The Spanish company in which the student is placed provides the structure of the internship portion of the program.   The University of Deusto will provide an internship advisor who will assist students in making the most of their work experience within an academic framework.  Each internship experience will be monitored through weekly meetings, logbook, and a final report.

Requirements & Prerequisites

This program is open to students from all majors. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in order to participate and have intermediate Spanish language skills (must have completed SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 205). As per UMW credit transfer policies, a grade of C or above is required for courses taught abroad to transfer back to UMW.

Application Process

1. Interested students should register with UMW’s Center for International Education (CIE): http://international.umw.edu/registration
2. Upon confirmation of receipt of CIE registration, students need to email University of Deusto – CIDE (UD-CIDE), the internship coordinating office in Bilbao, at cide@deusto.es expressing interest in the internship program
3. At this time, the CIE deposit of $700 should be made via the payment links below or at the UMW Cashier’s office (cash or check). Due April 1, 2023.
4. UD-CIDE will respond with an agreement form containing application instructions and a credit card payment form
5. All forms must be completed, scanned, and emailed back to UD-CIDE along with a copy of the student’s résumé and one-page statement of intentions
6. Students will be notified by email of their acceptance after review of their application documents

All documents must be received by UD-CIDE by April 1, 2023

Cultural Experiences

The program includes pre-arranged cultural excursions to the following:

• Day tour of the City of Bilbao to include the main city landmarks and internationally acclaimed Guggenheim Museum
• Daytrip to the the iconic town of Gernika, which inspired Picasso’s monumental painting, and Mundaka, a picturesque coastal town and a paradise for surfers
• San Fermin Festival in Pamplona (the Running of the Bulls) and San Sebastian, a beautiful coastal capital city known for its local food scene

Payment

See the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award).

Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck (ACH) payment. ACH transactions will be charged a flat fee of $0.50 per transaction. All credit card payments will incur a 2.85% service fee. For credit card payments, a minimum convenience fee of $3.00 will be applied to transactions over $20.00 and under $106.00.