Students spend eight weeks living, studying, and interning in one of Europe’s most vibrant commercial centers. This intensive program, which takes place at the Instituto Internacional en España, combines a professional internship with a liberal arts course. All students have the unique opportunity to experience life in a Spanish homestay.

Key Facts

Area of Study

Location

Home University

Program Structure

Internship Availability

Term

Coursework Level

BU Hub Offered

Housing

Language of Instruction


Requirements & Considerations

  • Open to students who have completed a minimum of five terms of college-level Spanish language or the equivalent
  • Admissions Requirements for all programs

Curriculum

This eight-week program takes place at the Instituto Internacional en España. Students intern four days a week in the morning and take one course at the Instituto in the afternoon. Students also enroll in a non-unit Hub co-curricular and an internship course. Students will intern approximately 20 hours per week, for seven weeks.

Housing & Student Services

Local Homestay

  • Individual bedrooms in local family home. Each room has a bed, a desk, and some storage space. Linens are provided and washed regularly. Kitchen access is not guaranteed. Students will have the ability to reheat food.
  • Board included: All meals (3 meals per day/ 7 days per week) will be provided by the host family. A packed lunch will be provided by the host family if the student is unable to commute home for lunch.
  • Host families provide laundry, internet.

Program Dates

This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.


Summer Term

Program Dates

Mid-May to Early-July

Summer Term

Applications Open

December 1

Summer Term

Application Deadline

March 1

This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.

Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.

Cost & Financial Considerations

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