Some study abroad programs also include internship or volunteer opportunities. This is one of the easiest ways to work in a Spanish-speaking country. The best place to find a list of such programs is in the GoAbroad.com database, which allows you to search under criteria such “Spanish and internship” to bring up programs with both aspects. We've included some examples of reputable programs below.
Programs and Opportunities
To search for U-M study abroad programs that offer internship or service-learning components, please see M-Compass. Many U-M study abroad programs offer these opportunities, even if they're not indicated in M-Compass. Please talk to advisors for further information.
Some examples of Non-UM programs that offer study abroad internship programs in Spanish-speaking countries include:
- C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad
- Boston University
- IES Abroad
- CIEE (Search “Internship” under Subject Offered)
- Michigan State University Study Abroad (Select “Non-MSU Student” and “Internship” under Subject Offered.)
Examples of study abroad organizations that focus on service-learning and field work include:
- International Partnership for Service Learning (Ecuador, Peru, and Spain)
- SIT Study Abroad (Central and South America)
- MSID: International Development in Ecuador (University of Minnesota)