AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Spain

As an intern in Barcelona, I had an amazing experience, thanks to the AIFS program and my incredible supervisor, who provided invaluable support and guidance. The program was well organized, from my welcoming homestay to thoughtfully planned activities. I only wish there had been more events that fit into my busy schedule so interns could participate more often and have more time to connect with other students.

Overall, it was a truly rewarding experience that I’ll always cherish. My supervisor played a huge role in my growth during the internship, pushing me to give my best at work and encouraging me to explore Barcelona more through her kind and thoughtful advice.

I completed an internship in Barcelona, Spain and I had the best experiences in my life. I was able to apply the internship as credits towards my degree, and AIFS has been such a wonderful and supportive program. The staff is amazing and personable, and with 30 something kids to look over, you can tell that our group really looked to them for support. Inma, my internship coordinator, placed me with an amazing company where I held a marketing position, and she was extremely supportive and a really well-rounded and wonderful person as well.

I was part of the 8-week Intern Abroad Summer Program in Barcelona, Spain this past summer and it was absolutely amazing. I had met so many cool people within the program and outside. I loved my internship and the people I was working with. They truly made me feel welcomed and we shared so many memories even outside of work. I think this whole experience was very impactful in my life. I was able to learn a lot about myself and the world. I made many great connections during my internship and I hope to keep them strong as I continue my career.
I would love to go back in time to do this again!

This summer, I participated in AIFS 8-week summer intern program in Barcelona, Spain. As a communications, marketing, and business relationships intern for Siel Bleu, I gained incredible professional experience and improved my Spanish tremendously as a direct result of this. Outside of the work I was doing for my internship, I got to experience so much of Barcelona’s culture, including cuisine, historical landmarks, and other popular venues. When I wasn't in Barcelona, I was able to travel around many parts of Europe, and even Africa, for a relatively fair price.

The internship program I joined was organized, ensuring that I was placed in a position that aligned with my academic background and career. My internship onboarding was focused on my learning, where I learned about the company culture, my roles, and expectations. This initial guidance helped me quickly acclimate to the new work environment. Living abroad independently is a significant step towards personal development. This experience pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me invaluable life skills. From managing finances in a different currency to navigating public transportation in a foreign language, every day presented new challenges and learning opportunities.

Great time with my host company and program coordinator, I am happy with the people I was assigned. I appreciate helphousing and Lourdes a lot, they made my experience worthwhile.

Only things that I wish were different were the small housing issues we had to deal with during the entire time here, but I appreciate all of the efforts of the staff to fix things as much as possible.

Great time with my host company and program coordinator, I am happy with the people I was assigned. I appreciate helphousing and Lourdes a lot, they made my experience worthwhile.

Only things that I wish were different were the small housing issues we had to deal with during the entire time here, but I appreciate all of the efforts of the staff to fix things as much as possible.

I really enjoyed my internship abroad through AIFS. I believe that it was a great experience and I got to meet so many amazing people. I recommend it to anyone who wants to dive into a new culture and also learn about what their passions may be! It may be scary to visit another country that you may or may not speak the language, but it opens your eyes to a lot of different things. It is also important to know that you are not alone and people will you meet along with people in the program will support you!

I had such a fun experience interning here in Madrid! There are so many things to do, and the people are very friendly. Madrid is also the capital of Spain, and as such there’s activities/ internship opportunities for all kinds of interests. It was also a great opportunity to work in a professional setting in another country, as well as practicing a secondary language ! In addition, our Global Experiences supervisor planned one event a week where we got to do different activities, and talk to other interns in the program as well.