Internship

 

       INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

     

      FALL 2023: Sept 17 - Dec 15
      SPRING 2024: Feb 4  - May 10
      CREDIT: 12 – 18 Credits
      ELG.: 2.5 GPA Minimum
      LANG. REQS.: 5 Semesters of Spanish or English


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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
INTERNSHIP CAREER FIELDS
INTERNSHIP VIDEO

PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND PREREQUISITES
ACADEMIC CREDIT & TRANSCRIPT  

FINANCIAL AID
INSURANCE
ACCOMMODATION  
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE      

SAIIE is proudly partnered with the EUSA University which is affiliated to the University of Sevilla, to offer an internship program for those who are studying abroad with us. This program has been carefully designed with the objective to prepare our students for their future after university.  Our students will be completely immersed in a Spanish working environment, which will aid in developing new working skills, cultural intelligence, networking and lastly, improve their Spanish. 

Through the internship program students will complete a total of 12 credits in a semester.

Option 1
As part of this program as well, our students who choose the 6 credit Internship, will need to take a Business course at EUSA and a Spanish Language course at SAIIE.

Option 2
For those who choose the 3 credit Internship, will need to take two Business courses at EUSA and a Spanish Language course at SAIIE.

The Spanish Language course is designed to help and improve the student's Spanish that will be used during their internship. You can view the course list hereAll internship opportunities at EUSA are designed according to ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) regulations for internship practice as part of official degrees.  The grading system for this program will be based on Pass/Fail.Program Components:

  • Orientation
  • Application Analysis and Acceptance Process
  • Internship Search based on Intern Profile
  • Pre-Arrival Interview Scheduling
  • Insurance and Visa Support
  • Farewell Event
  • Individual Tutoring and Supervision:
               Company Visit
               Regular One-on-one Tutoring Sessions
               Regular Professional Supervisor Support
               Academic Guidance
               Academic Evaluation Report
               Specific partner supervision & follow-up requirement
               EUSA Certificate of Completion

Program Characteristics:

  • Location: Seville or other
  • Program Length: Full semester
  • Work Week: 20-40 hours per week
  • Salary: Unpaid  
  • Languages: Recommended minimum B1 in Spanish or English*

*Students who speak little or no Spanish may find it difficult to secure an internship.   

 

 INTERNSHIP CAREER FIELDS              

EUSA is part of the Campus of the Chamber of Commerce of Seville, their connections with national and international companies are exceptionally wide-ranging.Students can choose internships in the following areas:

  • Tourism
  • Media
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Restaurant Business
  • Marketing
  • Commerce
  • Sports
  • Finance
  • Administration 
  • Hotel Management. 

       
 

PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND PREREQUISITES

Fall 2023 / Spring 2024

Fall 2023 Dates: Sept 17 - Dec 15 

Sept 16 Depart the US
Sept 17 Arrive in Seville, Spain
Sept 18 SAIIE orientation
Sept 18 Classes begin at SAIIE, U.S. (Universidad de Sevilla), & EUSA
Sept 21 Welcome dinner
Sept 22 Official registration of University of Seville at SAIIE
Sept 27 SAIIE quiz 1
Sept 28 SAIIE quiz 1
Sept 29  Included Córdoba day trip
Oct  10 & 11 SAIIE exams 1
Oct 12 Spanish holiday - No classes
Oct 13 & 14 Optional Lagos trip (On Fleek youth travel agency)
Oct  18 & 19 EUSA partial exams
Oct  27 & 28   Optional Morocco weekend trip (On Fleek youth travel agency)
Nov  1 Spanish holiday
Nov 3 & 4 Included Granada weekend trip
Nov  6 & 7 SAIIE quiz 2
Nov 10 Included Itálica day trip
Nov  15 & 16 SAIIE exams 2
Nov 17  Included Ronda day trip
Nov 23 Last day to drop classes
Nov  24 Included Córdoba day trip
Dec 1  Included Itálica day trip
Dec  6, 7 & 8 Spanish holiday 
Dec 11 & 12 SAIIE final exams
Dec 13-14 EUSA final exams
Dec 14 EUSA final Exams
Dec 14 Included farewell meal
Dec 15 End of the term, accommodation checkout, and first day to Leave

 

  

Spring 2024 Dates: Feb 4  - May 10

Feb. 3  Depart the US
Feb. 4  Arrive in Seville 
Feb. 4 SAIIE orientation & welcome dinner
Feb. 5 Classes begin at SAIIE, EUSA & Universidad de Sevilla
Feb. 16 Last day to add or change classes
Feb  21 & 22  SAIIE Quiz 1
Feb. 23 & 24 Included Granda weekend trip
Feb. 26 & 27 SAIIE Exams 1
Feb. 28 Spanish Holiday! (Dia de Andalucia)
Mar. 1 Included Itálica day trip
Mar. 8  Included Córdoba day trip
Mar. 13 & 14 Universidad de Sevilla & EUSA Partial Exams
Mar. 15 & 16  Optional Weekend Trip (TBD)
Mar. 20 & 21  SAIIE Quiz 2
Mar. 24 - 31 Spanish Holiday! (Semana Santa)
Apr. 3 & 4 SAIIE Exams 2
Apr. 5 Included Ronda Day Trip
Apr. 13 - 20 Spanish Holiday! (Feria)
Apr. 26 & 27 Optional Weekend Trip (TBD)
May 1 Spanish Holiday
May 6 & 7 Final Exams at SAIIE
May 8 & 9 Final Exams at Universidad de Sevilla & EUSA
May 9 Included Farewell Party
May 10 End of the term, accommodation checkout by noon, and first day to Leave

Please note: Trips can be subject to change because of COVID-19

 

Fall 2023 Program Cost*

- $12,200 for Wisconsin Residents, Minnesota Residents, and Students from Co-Op Institutions
- $12,600 for UW-Platteville Tri-State Initiative Students
- $13,200 for Non-Residents

Spring 2024 Program Cost*

- $12,500 for Wisconsin Residents, Minnesota Residents, and Students from Co-Op Institutions
- $12,900 for UW-Platteville Tri-State Initiative Students
- $13,500 for Non-Residents

 

Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Program Cost Includes:

  • UW-Platteville support services before, during, and after the program
  • Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance
  • SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
  • Airport reception
  • On-site orientation
  • Cultural engagement
  • SAIIE on-site staff support
  • 24/7 on-site support throughout the term
  • Internship program
  • Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
  • Program excursions and activities (weekend excursion (TBD), Ronda day excursion, Cordoba day excursion, and Italica day excursion)
  • Welcome and Farewell meals

Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:

  • U.S. Passport ($135)
  • Spanish Visa (estimated at $160)
  • Airfare (estimated at $1,200)
  • Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $900)
  • Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
  • Local transportation (estimated at $150)
  • School supplies and books (estimated at $75)
  • Personal expenses ($1000)
  • Civil Responsibility Insurance (estimated at $175 per 4 weeks)
  • SAIIE trips not included ($500)
  • SAIIE optional social/cultural weekly activities ($500)
  • Athletics programs
  • Any costs due to possible quarantine requirements due to COVID-19

*Costs subject to change, please contact the Program Director, Mr. Stuart Chipres, at director@saiie.com for the most up-to-date program costs.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

TERM ABROAD   APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS           APPLICATION DEADLINE         
Fall 2023 October 1 April 15 
Spring 2024 April 1 October 15 
Academic Year 2023/24           October 1 April 15 

Missed the deadline? Please contact us to enquire about late application options. 

Internship Program Cost Includes

  • Orientation
  • Application Analysis and Acceptance Process
  • Internship Search based on Intern Profile
  • Pre-Arrival Interview Scheduling
  • Individual Tutoring and Supervision:
  • Company Visit
  • Regular One-on-one Tutoring Sessions
  • Regular Professional Supervisor Support
  • Academic Guidance
  • Academic Evaluation Report
  • Specific partner supervision & follow-up requirement
  • EUSA Transcript and Certificate of Completion

 

Program Prerequisites

Students:

  • Must be taking ONE Language course at SAIIE
  • Must be taking one or two courses at EUSA (depending on if the student is taking a 3 or 6 credit Internship)
  • For Spanish classes taught at EUSA student should have a minimum of 6 semesters of Spanish college level or the equivalent to be able to follow the class in a suitable way.
  • Must go through an interview process, placement test, and a follow through with EUSA
  • Must have Medical insurance and Civil Responsibility Insurance
  • Must have 5 semesters of Spanish to participate in the Internship Program. Internships where they require only English speaking might be available  but depends on company and applicant

 

 

ACADEMIC CREDIT & TRANSCRIPT

CREDIT
Most of the internships are available as a credit option through EUSA which is approved by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Interested students must make sure that their home institution grants the credits for their chosen internship. 

EUSA Accreditation: EUSA is affiliated with the University of Seville and, hence, EUSA degrees and courses are in alignment with the Spanish Ministry of Education and European Higher Education Area requisites. EUSA faculty is accredited and habilitated to teach at the Higher Education level through the University of Seville’s Venia Docendi.The student will have the option to either complete 400 hours for 6 credits, or complete 240 hours for 3 credits. 

Students will be responsible to provide the requirements of the internship they want to take part in for credit transferability at their home institutions. Each student is responsible for working with SAIIE and their home institution to ensure that their credits will transfer. 

NON-CREDIT                
All the internships are available as a non-credit option, as an opportunity to explore and gain experience in a specific field, to improve your linguistic skills, and to interact with Spanish people. At the end of the semester/year, interns receive a certificate issued by the sponsoring institution or business.

TRANSCRIPT & CERTIFICATION        
EUSA will issue an EUSA Transcript, as well as a Certification of Completion. Credits will also show on the UW-Platteville Transcript sent to our students.  



FINANCIAL AID  

They are many financial aid opportunities available for students studying abroad. Some may only be available to students who fit certain criteria (a particular major or location, for example), so please read the information carefully prior to applying.   

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INSURANCE 
In addition to medical insurance which is included for all students studying at the SAIIE study abroad program, EUSA requires all interns to add a Civil Responsibility Insurance to cover any possible situations at the work-place.This type of insurance needs to be approved by both the internship company and EUSA.

Participants may opt to obtain the civil responsibility coverage themselves or through EUSA at an additional price.        

Please note:
EUSA will charge a minimum of 150.00 EUR for Civil Responsibility (These prices cover the standard 4-week period, additional fees will apply for additional months).   

 

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"During the Spring Semester of 2023 I got the opportunity of a lifetime. I got to study abroad through a phenomenal study abroad program in Seville, Spain that allowed me to participate in my favorite internship ever. Throughout my time at the internship, I got to do a variety of things over the course of three months. The main activities I worked in were framed in the areas of Customer Service, Translation, and Commercial Tourism Business. In the customer service department, my tasks consisted of welcoming and attending to all visitors, informing them and taking care of ticket sales, and working at the cash register in both the reception and store. All these activities were in Spanish and English. Regarding the translation tasks I helped in translating the Official Guide of the Flamenco Dance Museum from Spanish to English. I also helped in translating a variety of other paperwork from Spanish to English. Concerning the commercial work, I accompanied the Sales Department on several occasions while visiting hotels, agencies, and collaborators. While performing all these I got to work with one of the best teams ever. Everyone was so nice and generous in helping me preform the tasks and were very helpful in teaching and allowing me to practice my Spanish. I was able to create lifelong friends and relationship throughout my time at the internship that truly showed me the Spanish culture. This was by far my favorite internship ever and I am so grateful for the opportunity."

Matthew Walter
UW-Platteville


CONTACT US 

For more information on the Internship program please contact the Resident Director, Mr. Stuart Chipres, at director@saiie.com  

 

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