UMW in Spain InternshipsSummer Program |
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Aimed towards students interested in a high-impact introduction to the business industry in a Spanish context, this program offers professional skill development and focuses on students interested in areas such as:
This internship program is run through the University of Deusto, in Bilbao, Spain. Program Goals
AccommodationsStudents 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. CourseworkStudents 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 StructureStudents 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:
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 & PrerequisitesThis 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
All documents must be received by UD-CIDE by April 1, 2023 Cultural ExperiencesThe program includes pre-arranged cultural excursions to the following:
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