The internship course is designed to guide students’ professional development as they navigate quickly changing career patterns. Participation will equip students with the practical skills needed to thrive in a globalized world of work — as well as the theoretical background and critical thinking abilities necessary to reflect on their position in that interconnected system.
Seminar-style discussions and reflective assignments will help students consider:
- Why is it important to understand globalization as part of any contemporary workforce, no matter its location or employee make-up?
- What long-term impacts has Covid-19 had on workplaces? What are some of the benefits — and drawbacks — of remote working, given my preferred workstyle?
- How is the rapid development of artificial intelligence impacting professional practice and ethics in my chosen sector?
- What are some pressing global challenges that my chosen sector needs to grapple with — and how could I help address them?
- How can I best articulate my professional experiences and goals, in ways that showcase my intercultural competencies?
Class activities will focus on applied skill-building and reflective discussions with other students taking part in an international internship. Students will have the opportunity to network with a variety of global professionals with established careers, design an intervention meant to improve their chosen workplace or sector, and receive individualized feedback about their professional performance.
This course is required of all students participating in an internship, in addition to internship hours (45 hours at internship site per credit). Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree.
Department: Internship Experience Credit
Location: Madrid
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Credits: 1, 2, 3