Introduction
The remote workplace has become a reality, making it a great time to build your resumé and gain international professional work experience without leaving home. You’ll walk away with an experience that will truly set you apart in your job search as more and more companies shift towards remote work cultures.
Programs are available for 6,8 or 12 weeks during the Fall + Spring Semesters and 6 or 8 weeks during the Summer, so please check our dates & costs for program availability.
Why Intern Virtually?
We’ve created the Barcelona SAE Virtual Internship program to be affordable, environmentally friendly, and culturally engaging – bringing you the same benefits of our Barcelona internship program straight to your laptop.
You will be matched with a Spanish company through our personalized placement process. The hours are flexible, as you will be working on projects and tasks and checking in with your supervisor in set meetings to report on your progress. During the program you’ll meet with Barcelona SAE staff for guided reflection and coaching to help keep you on the path of understanding the cultural, professional, and logistical pieces of work-life in Barcelona.
All companies who host a remote internship on this program are based in Spain, and available in Spanish or English. We are committed to finding each virtual intern a professional placement that matches your career ambitions and goals to ensure that your resume stands out. We offer a wide range of virtual internship placements for the following majors:
- Advertising
- Business
- Communications
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Planning
- Graphic Design
- IT
- Marketing
- NGO – Social Work
- Translation
Programs are available for 6, 8 or 12 weeks during the Fall + Spring Semesters and 6 or 8 weeks during the Summer, check our dates & costs for program availability.
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Requirements
Minimum G.P.A. Requirement
Class Requirement
- Freshman-Senior Standing (must be enrolled in a college or university)
Logistical Requirements
- Availability to be online during Barcelona work hours for biweekly check ins with your supervisor (sometime between 9am-6pm local time in Barcelona)
- Reliable internet connection
- Personal computer
Language Requirement
- Although helpful, no previous Spanish language knowledge is required.
If you have any questions about whether you meet the requirements, please contact us and we’d be happy to help you decide which Barcelona SAE program is right for you!
Itinerary
You will begin your virtual internship with a personalized placement process and matching to Spanish company. You’ll then have an orientation and Barcelona SAE staff will be at your side in your first meeting with your supervisor(s) as you set out expectations and tasks for your project.
Once you begin, the work is largely independent and the specific schedule for each intern will vary slightly according to the needs of their company. You will be expected to spend approximately 20 hours each week working on projects for your internship placement, so we do not recommend that you combine this program with working/studying a full load.
During your program, you’ll have access to the Barcelona SAE Mentor Coaching Cafés, open-door virtual hangouts where interns can drop in to chat with the internships team and other interns about professional and cultural themes. Add in our professional development toolkits and Cultural Agenda with opportunities to participate in language exchanges with locals, virtual tours, Spanish recipes and more… and you will be able to experience Spanish culture without stepping foot on a plane.
Add in our Professional Development Wrap-Up Workshop focused on resumé building, and you’ll walk away with an experience that will truly set you apart in your job search as more and more companies shift towards remote work cultures.
Task Examples
Our virtual internships are project-based. While each internship is unique, here are some examples of tasks that may apply:
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- Research Projects – Carrying out research projects within the industry of the company, identifying key players and searching for new sales opportunities.
- Business Development – Helping the company to make decisions based on data, research and analysis. Developing methods to increase the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
- Operations – Understand the daily tasks of a company and focus on improving the processes in place to maximize efficiency.
- Administration – Creating spreadsheets and preparing presentations, arranging for meetings and managing databases.
- Social Media – Creating social media calendars, editing and posting content in different platforms, engaging the community and finding new leads and influencers
- Content Creation – Improve your communication skills while updating websites, blogging, article writing, or working on visual content through photography, photo editing, videography, graphic design, etc.
- Finance – Research on funds and investors, creation of financial plans and practices for startups.
- Competitor Analysis – Research on competitors from the industry or in other regions to determine if your company is performing at the level of the competition, staying on the cutting edge of new product development, and to determine the competition’s capabilities and positioning.
Virtual Intern For Credit
We do not offer Virtual Internships for academic credit, however, many of our virtual interns have been able to arrange credit approval through their home institution.
Contact your study abroad office, academic advisor, or career services to see if this option is available at your school.
Dates & Costs
Summer 2023
We do not offer Virtual Internships for academic credit, however, many of our virtual interns have been able to arrange credit approval through their home institution.
| START DATE |
END DATE |
DURATION |
COST |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| May 29, 2023 |
Jul 8, 2023 |
6 Weeks |
$1,395 |
Mar 15, 2023
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| May 29, 2023 |
Jul 22, 2023 |
8 Weeks |
$1,395 |
Mar 15, 2023
|
Fall 2023
We do not offer Virtual Internships for academic credit, however, many of our virtual interns have been able to arrange credit approval through their home institution.
| START DATE |
END DATE |
DURATION |
COST |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Sep 26, 2023 |
Nov 11, 2023 |
6 Weeks |
$1,395 |
Jun 1, 2023
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| Sep 26, 2023 |
Nov 25, 2023 |
8 Weeks |
$1,395 |
Jun 1, 2023
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| Sep 26, 2023 |
Dec 23, 2023 |
12 Weeks |
$1,395 |
Jun 1, 2023
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Spring 2024
We do not offer Virtual Internships for academic credit, however, many of our virtual interns have been able to arrange credit approval through their home institution.
Dates have not yet been determined for Spring 2024 and will be confirmed closer to the program start date.
| START DATE |
END DATE |
DURATION |
COST |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| TBA |
TBA |
6 Weeks |
TBA |
Nov 1, 2023
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| TBA |
TBA |
8 Weeks |
TBA |
Nov 1, 2023
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| TBA |
TBA |
12 Weeks |
TBA |
Nov 1, 2023
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What's Included
All Barcelona SAE Virtual Internships Include:
Countdown to the Internship:
- Professional Video Interview
- Cover Letter & Resume Coaching
- Personalized Advising
Professional Development:
- A Comprehensive Orientation Session (REQUIRED) – How to Set Yourself Up for a Successful Virtual Internship Experience
- Individualized Kick-Off Meeting with Barcelona SAE Staff and your Internship Supervisor(s)
- Professional Development Self-Learning Series (Student resources including diversity, best practices, working across cultures, resume tips, etc.)
- Access to Barcelona SAE Mentor Coaching Cafés (Open-door virtual hangouts where interns can drop in to chat with the internships team and other interns about professional and cultural themes.)
- Wrap-Up Workshop (Includes Resume Building & Program Reflection)
Cultural Inclusions:
- Virtual Cultural Agendas: Resources to get to know Barcelona’s local culture including virtual tours, recipes, language exchange opportunities, links to best practices for working remotely, livestream concerts and/or events, and tips to understand Spanish culture
- LinkedIn Chat Group
For Continued Success After the Program:
- Alumni & Career Services
- Invitation to Barcelona SAE’s LinkedIn Alumni Group
- Invitations to Study Abroad & Internship Returnee Conferences Throughout the U.S.
