The Study-Intern Program at the University of Seville was conceived for those interested in staying in Spain for 6 to 12 months. It combines credit courses in business and tourism with the real-life challenges of an internship in a Spanish business in Seville. It was designed to confer a solid competitive advantage to the many people who are passionate about European culture and wish to improve their Spanish while making social and professional contacts for the future. Backed by four centuries of experience and tradition, the University of Seville offers BEST´s participants a curriculum in English and Spanish, bilingual coordination and the convenience of being located in the center of historic Seville. There´s only one way to become the multicultural, multilingual businessperson that today´s society requires: live it. This program allows you to elect up to 15 university credits each semester which you will combine with an internship in a Spanish firm to improve your Spanish in a professional as well as an academic setting. It is an economic solution for those who wish to combine exposure to people, life and pleasure with something more practical: The chance to gain an international professional experience for your resume. Exposure to the customs and protocols of Spanish organizations. Exposure to the techniques and business vocabulary in an international arena for a global perspective. The opportunity to apply theory to real world situations. First time, or a new and different work experience. Foment your communication ability in Spanish, self-confidence, responsibility, maturity – all factors which we can consider as important as, if not more, than a good academic background. Improve your job perspectives.

Advantages:

• This program is organized by a Spanish and American team with expertise in the academic and business worlds. They know that one learns as much from the opinions and experience of colleagues as from professors.
• In Seville students enjoy a vibrant active community, in class and out.
• The program was designed with an eye to lowering costs for international academic and professional exposure and maintaining higher value.
• This program means you will have the opportunity to gain the linguistic and cultural fluency that only time and experience impart. Bilingual means more than proficient. We provide you with the structures to acquire a high level of business and academic Spanish and you provide the dedication and work needed to emerge with a potent competitive advantage.

The advantages you will enjoy are enhancing your bilingualism, gaining university credits and improving yourself professionally in a practical setting while living in Spain.

Academic Features

• The internship program provides a 2-week intensive language course in Madrid upon your arrival. This course will prepare you for cultural immersion socially, linguistically and professionally. The intensive language course is mandatory for all participants except native Spanish speakers.

• Students may choose courses from a wide range of undergraduate classes in the areas of Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Tourism Studies and Andalusian studies. Most courses are taught in Spanish, with the exception of six in English.

• Students are expected to take a lot of responsibility for organizing their own time and work. Attendance will be monitored be each professor. Periodical homework assignments and final exams will also be administered.

• Classes are a mixture of Spanish and international students.

• Academic credit and transcripts will be issued by Seville University after the successful completion of course requirements for the semester.

We recommend contacting your academic advisor, department chair and/or study abroad advisor to obtain written approval for the courses you select. It is the studentís responsibility to contact their academic advisor to determine if the courses taken while in Seville will transfer to their home institution. If you are not sure about what course to attend our on-site Student Affairs Coordinator can advise you.

Professional Features

• An internship based on interests, qualifications and language level will be sought for you once your final schedule at university has been consolidated. We work with around 150 participating firms, both medium and international sized, in all fields of interest. Each one offers a unique and memorable opportunity.

• Examples of firms and NGOs we work with:

• Watson Wyatt
• Language Studies International
• International House Language Schools
• Hotels Meliá
• ASETEJ World Student Travel
• Viajes Ecuador
• American Express
• Goabroad.com
• Schenker Logistica
• Autonomous Cargo Systems
• Amnesty International
• Red de Deporte y Cooperación
• Amigos de la Tierra
• Asociación Catalana de Anorexia y Bulimia
• Paz Ahora
• PlanEspaña

• Our method is to hand pick the firm and pitch you to them according to your qualifications and language level. To do this you fill out an internship questionnaire whereby you give us 3 sectors of your choice. We negotiate an unpaid training post for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.

• There are Marketing internships are in a wide span of Spanish companies dealing in areas as diverse as human resources, logistics, advertising, journalism, EFL graphic arts, public relations, teaching, consulting, finance, etc.

Cultural and Social Features

• The cultural services provided by this program include membership in a popular free time activities club in Madrid. Almost every weekend you can take excursions to great sites at student prices which most participants take advantage of. You will find out why Spain is the most visite d country in the world for long-term tourism.

• In Sevilla there are excursions and social events every weekend at student prices; whale watching in Gibraltar Strait 45€, weekend in Portugal beach 100€, Horseback riding in the beach 35€.

• Many of the cultural activities are free: concerts, walking tours, interchanges, lectures, exhibits. etc. BEST Language Services has very close ties with the worlds of art, music and travel. These afford us inside information which we regularly pass on to our Intern Program participants.

• Semester and academic year programs. Earn up to 15 college credits per semester. • Curriculum focussing on business and tourist subjects. • Courses taught in Spanish and English. • Centrally located in heart of Seville. Save on time and travel expenses. • Intensive language course upon arrival in Madrid for 2 weeks, Monday to Friday in one of our centrally located, up-market, fully-equipped language schools for an internsive language course. • Class hours are 45 minutes from 9:30 to 1 pm (or similar) and there is a half hour break after every 90 minutes of class. The class size is between 6 and 10 students. This means that there are plenty of opportunities to participate in class conversations and to get to know your classmates. • Absolute beginners can only start on the first and third Monday of each month. Students with previous knowledge can start any Monday. Legal holidays cannot be made up. • Intern placement in one of 3 pre-selected areas of interest. • Screening of all companies. • Reservation and screening service for student lodging. • Limited bureaucracy in the processing of your application.

• On-site English speaking coordinator for academic and professional affairs. • Level testing, certificates, materials, texts and limited free Internet access. • Madrid and Seville airport pick up. • Full coverage health, accident and travel insurance. • Library services, and study rooms open from 8 am to 10 pm • Orientation packet: includes tourist and city information, transportation and communications details -- including a map and explanation of the Metro and much more. • A local phone number, fax and e-mail will be provided for you to use to make contact with us in case of need. • Organization in Seville of excursions and social events every weekend at student prices. • Membership in an international friendship club - a Membership Card will be waiting for you in their Madrid offices. This includes activities program and many free services such as: 1. an language interchange data base to meet and set up conversation exchanges with Spanish student 2. Also, discounts at weekly interchange discos in a famous Madrid palace, discounts on all excursions, Internet cafè, student travel agency, etc.

1. fill in the application form online or in printed version.

2. collect the necessary documentation:
   • a copy of your university transcript
   • a copy of your passport.
   • a passport photo.
   • Resume and cover letter to the company in English and in Spanish or French (depending on your country of choice.) If you would like help we have selected a few resume samples and cover letter samples in pdf. files.

Note: We will translate your English resume and cover letter to Spanish or French for 30 Euros/page. Send us the documents by email and we will return them to you within a week.

3. send the documents PRIORITY MAIL or jpg file to our main offices in Madrid with the registration fee of 300 Euros. (see Terms and Fees)

Important Dates to Remember:

4. Set up a time for an telephone interview. (optional)

5. Payment and issuance of Registration and Lodging Certificate and a receipt for your visa application.

6. You will receive confirmation on your language classes and information on your lodging (if applicable).

7. Arrange flight for weekend previous to beginning of language course. (Courses start most Mondays throughout the year).

8. Arrival and transfer from the airport to your accommodation.

Contact and further information: best@bestprograms.org