Intern in Barcelona

Enhance your resume in enchanting Barcelona

Enjoy a custom internship in a city that uniquely combines business and beaches. Join our Intern in Barcelona program to gain relevant, career-oriented experience while enjoying the best of this vibrant, multi-faceted city: Spanish cultural immersion, proximity to a coastline of white sand beaches, and an exciting, cosmopolitan city that never sleeps. A strong internship support structure, with social activities and check-ins helps you maximize your internship and prepare you to frame the experience on your resume.

What to Expect

Language(s):

English

Average Courseload:

U.S. credit may be available

GPA Requirement:

2.50

Visa Requirement:

NONE Required!

Highlights:

Internships available in English and any level of Spanish from beginner to fluent

Day trips included to places such as Sitges, Tarragona, the Dali Museum, or Girona

100+ customized internship placements available in many fields

Earn a Working Across Cultures micro-credential to boost your resume and LinkedIn profile

Develop an international network with professional contacts and references

From my experience interning in Barcelona, I felt more confident moving into future internships and now have landed a job in strategic marketing and event planning. Knowing CIS Abroad genuinely cared for my well being made it easier for me to enjoy my experience.

Emily Sullivan

I worked for a solar energy technology company, and it was a great experience because I got to see how my company worked with its international partners. As an international business major, I was able to learn a lot about a new industry.

Claire Sheppard

This opportunity is a wonderful combination of traveling and working at the same time. The experience is a rich one and I will always remember it!

Dara Levy

Even after taking Spanish classes for 7 years, my experience in Barcelona greatly improved my language skills and made me much more comfortable communicating in Spanish.

Kayden Reynolds

I have learned so much from my internship abroad experience. The biggest lesson was learning how to be open to new perspectives. There is a big difference between the work culture in the U.S. and in Spain; I have learned to be open to the work culture here and learn from their way of living.

Susie Hudepohl

This program changed my life in many ways, but most importantly it taught me how to be adaptable. I thoroughly enjoyed the intern mixers that allowed us to meet others in our program.

Sara Platt

Everyone within the program had their hearts, heads, and souls in the program, and it made me feel so welcomed and so happy. The students, teachers, directors, and all the people I met in passing on the trip taught me so much about myself and inspired me to be better and think bigger.

Caitlin Haggerty

I have really enjoyed my time here in Barcelona! One of my favorite aspects of interning abroad was being able to be exposed to an idea of what an international job may look like for my career! Thank you CIS Abroad for opening doors for my future!

Ariana Torres

internships available in Spain

Below are a few sample placements undertaken by past participants. There are many more possibilities, as each placement is customized. Contact an advisor to learn more!

Program Details

Intern for Credit

Want credit for your internship? We can do that for you!

Coursework & Credit

You can earn between 3-12 credits through our partnership with Jacksonville University. Internship credit through Jacksonville University will be reflected as JU 390 - Global Internship on your official Jacksonville University transcript. Most interns select the 3 or 6 credit options. Interns who need 9 to 12 credits must be enrolled in a 12-16 week long program to meet the necessary contact hours. Learn more about interning for credit through Jacksonville University here.

Micro-credential

All participants in this program are eligible to earn a Working Across Cultures Micro-credential at no extra charge! If you are completing the coursework for credit, you will also automatically earn the Working Across Cultures Micro-Credential.

Life in Barcelona

It’s no wonder that Barcelona is one of the top tourist and study abroad destinations in the world. This incredible location on the shores of the Mediterranean has a delightfully mild climate year round. Plus, Barcelona is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities to live in! The second-largest city in Spain has two official languages: Castilian Spanish and Catalan. It’s the perfect place to challenge yourself and practice your own Spanish skills, while also learning more about the unique Catalan history and culture.

The city is bustling, and you'll be in awe of the architecture, including Gaudi's towering Sagrada Familia basilica. When you're ready to immerse yourself in nature, you can easily reach beaches and hiking sites just outside of Barcelona. The efficient public transportation system allows you to quickly travel to the many beaches to both the north and south of Barcelona. It also means you can easily navigate campus and the many amazing sites located throughout the city.

The city’s diverse international population, colorful flair, exciting nightlife, and vast array of cultural, historical, and modern attractions makes Barcelona an unparalleled place to study abroad!

Live the Local Life

Barrio Gótico

Enjoy a guided walking tour around the Barrio Gótico, the oldest neighborhood in Barcelona, while learning all about the history of the city.

Spanish Wine Tour and Tasting

Learn all about the importance of the production of wine and cava in Catalunya at a beautiful vineyard that ends with a tasting paired with delicious local cheeses.

Around Catalunya

Visit a local beach town in Catalunya and amaze in the wonders of hidden coves while soaking up the beach culture in Spain.

FC Barcelona

Attend a football or basketball match and/or the famous FC Barcelona museum.

Barcelona - Sample Student Residence

Location

Enjoy upscale, shared accommodations in a residence designed for visiting students just like you! The student residence boasts a whole suite of modern amenities that ensure you're living in complete comfort. The double rooms have twin beds, an ensuite shared bathroom, storage space, and two desk and chair sets. Step out of your bedroom into a shared apartment environment, with living and lounging spaces, dining areas, and a kitchen. Share a meal or conversation with your apartment mates, find a quiet nook of your own, or head for one of the residence's communal spaces.

Among the residence's abundant shared amenities, you'll find a gym, pool, terrace, lounges, kitchens, study areas, and cinema room. You'll be supported by 24/7 on-site staff and friendly reception.

The residence is located on Carrer Pallars, bordering Poblenou in the 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. The major thoroughfare, Avenida Diagonal, is just around the corner, providing easy access to the rest of Barcelona. The beach is about 15 minutes' walk.

Meals

You'll have access to a kitchen shared among your apartment mates stocked with basic cooking supplies.

Inclusions and Amenities

24-Hour Security Bathroom - Ensuite Bathroom - Shared Bed Linens Cleaning Service Desk Double Room Fitness Center Kitchen Equipment Laundry Laundry - Onsite Maintenance Service Pool Study Areas Towels Wi-Fi

What's Included

Inclusions

Program fees are in U.S. dollars and include the following:

Internship placement
Housing
Medical and accident insurance
CIS Abroad support services before, during, and after the program
Academic advising
Financial aid counseling
Assistance with travel arrangements
Pre departure orientation
Airport pickup during pickup window
Onsite Orientation
Cultural and recreational activities in Barcelona
Two Day trips outside the city of Barcelona

Welcome & Orientation

Upon arrival in Barcelona, you’ll be collected from the airport and taken to your accommodation. In the first few days you’ll take part in orientation programs that will introduce you to this vibrant and cosmopolitan city you will come to call home. You’ll learn practical tips for living in Barcelona, you’ll get a lay of the land by visiting some of Barcelona’s top neighborhoods, and we’ll share advice about where to go out, how to stay safe, where to shop, and plenty more. We’ll also enjoy a welcome meal together.

Farewell & Re-Entry Program

As the program draws to a close, you’ll go home with the tools you need to make the most of your experience. In our re-entry workshop, learn how to cope with cultural differences you’ll experience as you go home, how to put your abroad experience on your resume (and talk about it in job interviews), as well as how to keep traveling in the future. End the trip with a farewell meal with all your new CIS Abroad “amigos” and the staff, for a chance to say “hasta luego” to beautiful Barcelona!

Program Excursions

While participating on a CIS Abroad program, you'll be able to take part in built-in day trips at no additional cost. These trips are subject to change from term to term; listed below are excursions that have run in the past.

Barcelona Cooking Class

During this Spanish Cuisine Workshop students learn a variety of traditional Spanish dishes from different regions around Spain. Examples include gazpacho from Andalucía, Pan con Tomate from Cataluña, Tortilla de Patatas from País Vasco, Paella from Valencia, and Crema Catalana from Cataluña. And of course, you'll get to delight in the fruits of your labor!

Costa Brava

Enjoy a combination of ancient history, seaside scenery, and adventure on this short getaway to Costa Brava. You'll visit the ancient city and archaeological site of Ruïnes d'Empúries. Cap off the day with a boat trip to a secret cove! Just another day in the life...

Ecological Winery Tour & Costa Brava

Learn about the history of ecological wine-making at a local winery and tour the house of one of the most historic Catalan aristocrats from the early 1900s. After the tour, where you see the historic cellars and original machinery, you'll get to sample the wine and vermouth as well as local cheeses and meats from the farmers in the village. Conclude your day with a visit to Blanes, a picturesque beach town and the gateway to Spain's captivating Costa Brava.

Site Director

Nicole Baumgartner

Site Director in Barcelona

About:

Nicole was born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Washington, and studied Political Science, Law Societies and Justice, and Human Rights at the University of Washington. Nicole has always had the travel bug so after graduating she moved to Spain to work as an English Assistant and fell in love with the country of tapas, flamenco, and constant sunshine! She lived in Granada, Spain for 9 years and is lucky to now call Barcelona home. She has always worked in education and loves seeing the profound benefits of students immersing themselves in another language and culture. As site director in Barcelona Nicole is looking forward to welcoming students to the most desired and exciting city in Spain and giving them the most local experience to help deepen student understanding of the Spanish culture and language. In her free time, Nicole is studying for a Global MBA at IE University and uses the skills from this degree in her daily life and job. She also loves to spend time at the beach, wandering around neighborhoods, and grabbing a few tapas and cau00f1as with friends.

Travel Tip:

When traveling always make friends with the locals! They will help really immerse you into the culture and give you a different perspective of your destination. They have the best recommendations for the most authentic restaurants and show you places that you would never find in a guidebook or on a blog. Not only will you have a great experience while traveling, but you also have the chance to make new, lifelong friends from around the world!

Valeria Mendoza

Assistant Site Director - Barcelona, Spain

About:

Valeria originally hails from Peru but now calls beautiful Barcelona home! She Studied Communication & Marketing and loves exploring coffee spots, travelling, seeking adventure, and making friends from around the world in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona.

Travel Tip:

As a seasoned traveler, I always suggest immersing yourself in local culture upon arrival. Head to cafes, chat with locals, and sample authentic cuisine. Stay open-minded and embrace spontaneity.

Your Support Staff

Amanda Murphy

Program Enrollment Coordinator - Australia, Costa Rica, Greece, and Thailand

Travel Tip:

Don't overplan. Have a place to stay, pick a few major things you want to do, and then just get lost in the beauty of it all. If you plan too many activities, you miss out on stumbling into the most wonderful things that you'll never forget.

Marina Weinstein

Marketing and Communications Manager & International Operations Assistant Director

Travel Tip:

Walk, walk, walk, whenever you can! And take your time. You might find the most special surprises on your way to destination.

Kaylee Klinger

Communications & Alumni Relations Coordinator

Travel Tip:

The best travel tip I always share is, if possible try to catch a redeye flight. That has helped me tremendously fight jet-lag and it allows you more time to explore the extraordinary unfamiliar place!

Serenah Quiroga

Advising & Communications Coordinator

Travel Tip:

Always find a reason to talk to a local or someone you may not know. Whether it's a simple hello, compliment, or question, there is always something to learn from every person you meet. Some of my best experiences and favorite memories were formed because of these interactions.

Dates & Prices

Additional Information:

Program Deposit

There is a non-refundable program confirmation deposit of $500. This deposit will be deducted from the total cost of the program. Paying the deposit secures your spot on the program.

Housing

All list prices are for shared (double occupancy) bedrooms. A supplemental fee applies to a single occupancy bedroom in any of the housing options, potentially available for Session 2 only.

Session 2 single occupancy supplement (when available): $900

As with all study abroad programs, you should count on a few additional expenses.

CIS Abroad reserves the right to alter fees at any time due to currency fluctuations and/or fee changes made by our partner universities.

ADVISOR TIP:

Please WAIT to book flights until you have received confirmed dates in your acceptance paperwork. Dates posted here are subject to change.

I knew I wanted to study abroad, particularly in Japan, because it was on my bucket list. Thanks to CIS, I was able to go to Tokyo! Even now, it is surreal to me that I got to go! I can't put it into words how much fun I had in Tokyo. I enjoyed every second of my time there, from walking around the bustling streets of Shibuya and Shinjuku, to going to class, eating delicious Japanese cuisine, and even going to the convenience store. Even the simplest things were incredibly fun to me. I was initially anxious about being homesick, my Japanese skills and traveling alone, but I'm happy to say that I very quickly made lovely, lifelong friends and was met with nothing but kindness from the locals. I learned not to let my worries get in the way of an opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you, CIS Abroad. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity I had to go to Tokyo.

Intern in Barcelona

Enhance your resume in enchanting Barcelona

What to Expect

Highlights:

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Emily Sullivan

Claire Sheppard

Dara Levy

Kayden Reynolds

Susie Hudepohl

Sara Platt

Caitlin Haggerty

Ariana Torres

Internship Placements

internships available in Spain

Program Details

Intern for Credit

Coursework & Credit

Micro-credential

Life in Barcelona

Live the Local Life

Barrio Gótico

Spanish Wine Tour and Tasting

Around Catalunya

FC Barcelona

Barcelona - Sample Student Residence

Location

Meals

Inclusions and Amenities

What's Included

Inclusions

Welcome & Orientation

Farewell & Re-Entry Program

Program Excursions

Barcelona Cooking Class

Costa Brava

Ecological Winery Tour & Costa Brava

Site Director

Nicole Baumgartner

About:

Travel Tip:

Valeria Mendoza

About:

Travel Tip:

Your Support Staff

Amanda Murphy

Travel Tip:

Marina Weinstein

Travel Tip:

Kaylee Klinger

Travel Tip:

Serenah Quiroga

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Dates & Prices

Housing

ADVISOR TIP:

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