Applying for an Internship

Internships Guidelines: Requirement and Expectations for Academic Credit

  • You must have at least two blocks of 3.5 to 4 hours of availability in your weekly schedule.
  • The internship requires 45 hours per academic credit, in addition to completing the BPS 400 course .  This course is designed to build practical skills and reflective thinking for success in a globalized workplace.
    • Two- and three-credit internships are available in exceptional cases because they require 90 and 135 hours in the company respectively. We recommend doing only one credit.
  • The level of Spanish required depends on the placement, but you must have at least an intermediate level (above Spanish 201).
  • Students are only eligible for internships in fields where they have an academic or professional background.
  • Internships are not guaranteed.
  • Internships are unpaid.
  • No absences are allowed without a valid reason. You are expected to always demonstrate professional behavior and attitude.
  • All internships are for academic credit and will be graded with a letter grade.

Application procedure

  • It is important that you fill out the Internship Request form on your OrangeAbroad portal.
  • Enroll in the course BPS 400 The Global Workplace: Intercultural Communication and Change
  • Complete the MST Internship section
    • Answer the questions
    • Send the form to confirm your interest
    • Send your updated resume indicating your level of Spanish language proficiency to Maite Viñuelas (mtvinuel@syr.edu)
  • Remember that IPA are only available if related to your Academic background (major or minor)

Steps to Follow Once You Are in Madrid

  1. Confirm your final enrollment (deadline: September 11)
  2. Attend the Internship orientation meeting to reconfirm your interest (date: September 9)
  3. Interview with SU/Madrid Internship Staff
  4. Placement interview

Upon acceptance into a host company, students are expected to fulfill all academic obligations, including regular class attendance and the completion of assigned tasks. Responsibilities will be determined jointly by both the company and the academic program, and students are required to keep up the expectations established by both entities.