Study Abroad Programs in Seville offer students the opportunity to attend a Spanish university for a semester or a full academic year in combination with tailored courses for U.S. students at the Spanish Institute Center and optional internship or service learning experiences. Participants benefit from a truly unique experience, taking a range of academic courses, living with Spanish host families or in an apartment or university residence hall, participating in an optional internship/service learning experience, exploring the region, and honing their Spanish language skills. Courses in English and in Spanish are available. Through immersion in Spanish culture and daily life, students gain a deeper understanding of the society, history, and contemporary issues of Andalusia.
Partner Universities:
- University of Seville
- Pablo de Olavide University
- EUSA University Center
Academic Components:
- Courses in Spanish Culture, Conversation, Grammar, Literature, and History offered at the Spanish Institute Center
- “Spain Today” seminar series throughout the program
- University orientation and overview of Spanish society
- Pre-arrival academic advising, mentoring, and tutoring
- Spanish placement test before arrival to identify appropriate language course level
- Internships or service learning opportunities for credit
Accommodation & Meals:
- Full-board homestay with a Spanish host family or live in a shared apartment or university residence hall
- Three meals per day are included with the host family option
Logistics & Support:
- Assistance with visa documentation (if required)
- Comprehensive health insurance for non-EU citizens, with access to top private hospitals
- 24/7 emergency phone assistance
- Airport or train station pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation card covering bus, metro, and tram
- Welcome pack upon arrival
Cultural & Social Activities:
- Guided excursions and cultural visits in Seville and throughout Andalusia
- Welcome and farewell events
Certification:
- Upon completing the program, students receive an official academic transcript from the university and the Spanish Institute.
- The University of Montana serves as the School of Record for Spanish Institute courses, as needed.
Fields of Study:
Visit the Spanish Institute website for a full list of courses: https://spanishinstitute.net/programs/study-abroad/. Popular fields of study include:
Advertising
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Business
Communication Studies
Cultural Studies
Economics
Film
Health
History
Journalism
Literature
Management
Media
Photography
Political Science
Psychology
Public Relations
Science
Sociology
Spanish Language
Tourism
Internship/Service-Learning Areas:
Business
•International trade. We offer internships in international companies, tourism agencies and ICT corporations. Tasks include everything from digital marketing, press coverage / monitoring, PR distribution, SEO strategies, web content, and social media trends. In some companies, English is essential.
•Accounting and finance
•Marketing and information technology.
Graphic Design
•Website localization
•Social media technology
Public Relations
Health
•Internships in rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, audiology centers, sports health and physiotherapy
Journalism
•Internship collaborating in a digital magazine where you can investigate and collect news for articles in the office or at events in Seville and its surroundings. Tasks include translating articles, working on external communications, proofreading and editing, and you have an opportunity to publish articles.
•Local newspapers
Education
•You can do internships in private regulated education centers (Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary), nurseries, and language schools.
Work with students with special educational needs (Autism, ADHD, …).
•Intern in sports schools
•Educational support
Translation
•Choose to carry out your internship in companies that offer translation services in different corporations and specific translation agencies.
Art and Culture
•Internships in foundations, galleries and museums. You will be able to research, offer guided tours and work in international communications and social networks.
Planning of Social events and / or Academic Events
Travel
•Agencies
•Glamping
Ecological Agriculture
Media, Marketing
•In this field you can develop many aspects, from photography and communication to creating promotional materials, marketing on social networks, advertising events, increasing the vision and dissemination of a project, disseminating the vision and mission of the company through an understanding of the company, communicating with bloggers, helping create SEO marketing strategies, etc.
Sports
•You can choose to help facilitate daily routines for teams to be more effective. Or you can do sports marketing, or organize visits to schools. You can also learn some sports medicine.
Tourism, Museums
•In these practices you will develop an understanding of the company’s products and services, create promotional materials, and help coordinate events at the museum. Help visitors by greeting them and giving them a short explanation when they enter, participate and develop our guided tours in English.
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•Business Internships in areas such as Journalism, Information Technology and Education