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Sponsor: BU Study Abroad

Location: Madrid, Spain

Description: 

Madrid Internship Program students enhance their Spanish language skills by taking three courses and interning 15-20 hours a week. In the Madrid Internship Program, students with sufficient language skills are fully immersed in Spanish work culture through an internship in one of the following fields: arts and arts administration; business and economics; film, radio, and television; health and human services; hospitality and tourism; NGOs and international organizations; journalism; politics and international relations; and pre-law. Classes are taught in Spanish.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

• Spanish majors and minors will need to discuss their study abroad plans with a departmental adviser.
• Read Internships and Service Learning for specific information about earning credit for internships.

Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must: 

1. Complete an NU Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline
2. Complete a BU application by the program's deadline

Languages: Spanish

Language Requirements: 

Prerequisite language skills identify the student’s level in this program:

• Level II (Advanced Language Program): 2.5 years (completion of Spanish 199) or the equivalent of college-level Spanish.
• Level III (University Studies Program at UAM), Spring Semester only: 3 years or the equivalent of college-level Spanish.

Housing: 

Home stays

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $21,200
• Room, board, & airfare: $6,595
• SAAF: $2,400
• Local transportation: $510
• Books & supplies: $350
• Personal expenses: $3,400
• HTH: $138
• Total estimated costs: $34,593