Summer Global Internship Language Immersion
Your Summer Global Internship Language Immersion program in Barcelona lasts 8 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship, an intensive advanced Spanish course, and an internship seminar course. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live, learn, and work in Barcelona!
Unique Experiences
Intern
with a startup, local business, international organization, or NGO
Live with a Spanish family
and immerse yourself in local culture
Hear from a variety of guest speakers
with different areas of expertise
Your Destination
Barcelona is Spain’s bilingual city where Catalan and Spanish intertwine, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're sharpening you're Spanish skills at your internship, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional café, or exploring the historic streets of the Gothic Quarter, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern energy, and artistic expression, Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad.
The Culture
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Take one advanced Spanish Language course and one Internship Seminar course at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona.
- Internship Placements: ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý’s excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Visit some of the most emblematic neighborhoods in Barcelona to immerse yourself in the local culture
- Participate in an Escape Room activity for teambuilding and challenge your soft skills
- Engage in a business-related visit to learn about production and management in a local factory
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Housing & Meals
HOUSING
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona offers diverse housing options to ensure you’re comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay or a single room at a residence hall located within 50 minutes from ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Dorms boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
Select Housing: Includes a double room at a shared apartment located within 30 minutes from ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona. Apartments boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room at a residence hall located within 30 minutes from ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona. Residence halls boast shared kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
MEALS
- Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students do not typically have access to use the kitchen at the host family home.
- Residence Halls and Shared Apartments: Meals are not included.
Academics
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona: Study near Barcelona’s main square, Plaça Catalunya, on a beautiful pedestrian passageway, only minutes from cafés, restaurants, and important cultural attractions. ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Barcelona features classrooms, a student lounge, conference rooms, and charming 19th-century terraces where students can relax outdoors.
Course Information
- Internship includes a weekly seminar in Spanish
- Advanced Spanish language class will take place during the first four weeks of the program
Summer 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý sites.
Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
Students interning in Barcelona are placed with innovative startups and global organizations across various sectors. The most sought-after profiles are those with interests in business, engineering, marketing, and communication, reflecting the city's vibrant work scene that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
Business Management and Administration
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.
Marketing, Sales and Service
Explore global market dynamics, cross-cultural consumer engagement, and sales techniques in firms, agencies, and companies.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý Scholarships & Grants application within your ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,670 ** |
| Housing | $2,780 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $7,950 |
Optional Housing
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $800 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $560 †|
| International Airfare | $1,250 †â¶Ä |
| Local Transportation | $43 †â¶Ä †|
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $180 †â¶Ä †â¶Ä |
| Total Costs | $2,083 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays. Families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) and students purchase lunch (there isn’t usually access to a kitchen). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $260 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†â¶Ä †Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43)
†â¶Ä †â¶Ä Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Travel Protection
ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andrés Tabárez
Center Director
Andrés holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
José Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
José Luis holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the University of Salamanca (USAL).
Fernando Janeiro
Senior Program Manager
Nando holds a Master's Degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and is certified as a Spanish as a Second Language instructor.
Get Started
1
Utilize the Internship Search Tool
Search our catalog of internship opportunities to view the placements that align best with your academic and professional goals.
2
Start a Program Application
You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!
3
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
4
Contact ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý
We're here to help! Email us if you have questions or need help applying to this program. Upon your acceptance, you'll speak with on-site ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý staff about your internship goals. ÈÕ²©ÌåÓý will reach out to companies that align with your goals, interests, and qualifications.
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