Barcelona: Global Experiences Internship
BARCELONA, SPAIN is an ideal location for anyone who is interested in interning in international business, public relations, NGOs, law, finance, tourism, and many other fields. Interning in Barcelona gives you the chance to live in paradise for 8 or 12 weeks. Make your dreams of living and working abroad a reality with an internship in the winter, summer, or fall. Come experience everything the vibrant and exciting city of Barcelona has to offer with an international internship with Global Experiences. Internships in English Available. Other Internship sites include Berlin, Dublin, Florence, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Prague, San Jose, Rome, and Sydney.
Visit our GVSU Approved Internships page to learn more about these types of programs.
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GPA Requirement
2.5 Undergraduate
3.0 Graduate
2.5 Undergraduate
3.0 Graduate
English Language Requirement
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Graduate
Internship Option
Program Dates and Application Deadline
Courses
GVSU Internship Course (1 - 6 credits)
Typically, students register for three credits of their major's internship course (490). The exact course and number of credits is determined by each student's academic department. (e.g., ACC 490 Accounting Internship, MOV 399 Movement Science Independent Study, HTM 290 Hospitality & Tourism Internship, etc.). Learn more about the requirements for an internship in your major including the professor who oversees internships (Internship Coordinator) in your department here.
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Students seeking a practicum meeting professional licensing requirements should consult their advisor before applying to determine whether this program fulfills licensing requirements. This program is not designed to fulfill student teaching requirements for teacher certification. For more information on student teaching overseas, please see the Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching: www.gvsu.edu/cost
Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement with 3+ credits.
Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement with with 3+ credits. Reflection required. 399 courses do not fulfill Issues.
For more information on General Education Requirements, click here.
Housing
Students will live in shared apartments.
Cost and Scholarships
SUMMER
COST BREAKDOWN
FINANCIAL AID
All students considering study abroad should have their financial aid reevaluated regardless of whether they are currently receiving federal aid or not. Early application for financial aid is strongly recommended.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
GVSU
International
Internship Scholarship
Spring/Summer/Fall Application Deadline: February 15
Amount:
Up to $2,000 (5-10 awards per year)
GE
Generation Study Abroad
Amount: Up to $1,500
Gi
lman Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
GVSU
Murray Scholarship
Amount: $1,500-$5,000
GVSU
Career
Center Internship Award
Amount: $500
Eligibility
Open to all majors with sophomore standing. 2.5 GPA required for undergraduate students. English-speaking internship placement.
Additional Information
Host University Website
https://www.globalexperiences.com/internships/barcelona-internships/
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Visa Requirements
A visa is not required for a stay of less than 90 days. Please see the US Department of State's website for more details.
Arrival Information
Students are provided detailed information and recommendations from Global Experiences. Using this information, they will make their own way from the airport to their housing where a Global Experiences staff person will help check them into their apartment.
CDC Report
Please review the health and safety information about Spain found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.
US State Department Information
The US Department of State's website has important information online about the Embassy in Madrid, Health Information, local laws, and general facts. Please review each section carefully.
Resources for Emergency Situations
Please review the emergency information available on the Study Abroad website before going abroad.
Reporting an Incident
Please follow the PIC Emergency Procedures when reporting an incident.
Contact Information
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