Spain Summer Internship

Madrid, Spain

Why the Summer Internship Track?

Interning in another country allows you to gain new knowledge and understanding of your field of study from a different culture and context. You’ll develop unique skills that will prepare you for your future career. We provide custom internship placement for you at locations around the city of Madrid. Internship sites are varied and include ministries, schools, non-profits, hospitals/clinics, government agencies, for-profit businesses, etc. Whatever your major is, we’ll find an internship that best fits you.

  • Customized Internship Placement

  • Gain experience and earn college credit

  • Day-long and multi-day excursions in Spain

  • Internships and service opportunities

  • Cultural activities

  • Christian community with chapel, church, and discipleship

Highlights

  • Madrid

    Madrid is the capital of Spain and holds some of the largest headquarters for the country. This key location is optimal for an internship that will stand out on your résumé. Enjoy Madrid, for the work experience, incredible missional opportunities, easy access to the rest of the country, and the most unforgettable summer.

  • Culture

    Spain has a vibrant culture where it preserves the historical and embraces the modern. You will get to watch a flamenco show, partake in a paella cooking class, and explore countless cities while learning all about Spain’s culture!

  • Internship

    Spain is a key destination for many individuals traveling to Europe. With the Spanish language and its key gateway location into Europe, Spain is a popular destination to interact with cultures from all over the world.

  • Language

    Castilian Spanish is spoken in Spain, however, English is commonly spoken as well.

  • Activities

    Spain uniquely holds a wide geographical variety. On a free weekend enjoy the beautiful variety that Spain’s geography, culture, food, and traditions have to offer, and how they vary in each region of the country.

  • Gastronomy

    The cuisine of Spain is a whole lot more than just eating food, but a social interaction. Eating food in Spain is always an event. Whether that includes eating churros in the morning, having a big meal in the middle of the day, or enjoying tapas late in the evening, the gastronomy in Spain is equally about the food in front of you as much as the friends and the company you have.

  • Transportation

    The Madrid Metro is voted the safest, cleanest and easiest to navigate public transportation in all of Europe.

Spain Internship Opportunities

Internship Placement:

  • Factors that influence internship placement: student interest/passion, future career goals, internship site availability, and mastery of the Spanish language (English speaking sites available)

  • Earn 3 to 6 course credits by interning 120-240 hours over eight weeks.

  • Internship placement is customizable and based on interests and the requirements of your university.

Whatever your major is, we’ll find an internship that best fits you. You can either participate in this program solely for experience or to earn college credit. We can work with your home institution to award 3-6 college credits depending on your university’s policies. You will work at your internship site four days per week with one day to rest and explore the city. We’ll have chapel once a week after community dinner. On weekends, you’ll have the chance to explore Madrid on your own or with other students in the program.

Summer 2025 Dates

  • May 12 - Program Start Date: Arrivals

    May 13-15 - Orientation

    May 16 - Internships begin

    May 17 - Program Excursion

    July 1-3 - Program debrief

    July 4 - Program End Date: Departures

What’s included?

The Living and Learning Summer Internship is a holistic program that provides students with a high-quality internship placement and on-ground support.

Program Cost: $7,000

Cost Includes: 

  • Airport transfers

  • Meals during program events (about 40% of the program)

  • Housing

  • Transportation

  • Optional 3-6 College Credits

  • Comprehensive Orientation and Debrief

  • A variety of cultural activities

  • International Travel Insurance (not primary medical insurance)

Does Not Include:

  • Airfare

  • Passport

  • Immunizations

  • Meals outside of program events (about 60% of the program)

  • Personal expenses or personal travel