Internship Programs in Spain, Belgium and Italy
The Study-Intern Program was conceived for the many people who are passionate about European culture and wish to improve their Spanish, French or Italian while making social and professional contacts for the future in Italy, Spain or Belgium. It is an economic solution for those who wish to combine exposure to people, life and pleasure with something more practical:
* The chance to gain an international professional experience for your resume.
* Exposure to the customs and protocols of Italian, Belgian and Spanish organizations.
* Exposure to the techniques and business vocabulary in an international arena for a global perspective.
* The opportunity to apply theory to real world situations.
* First time, or a new and different work experience.
* Foment your communication ability in Italian, French or Spanish, self-confidence, responsibility, maturity – all factors which we can consider as important as, if not more, than a good academic background.
* Improve your job perspectives.
What distinguishes us:
This program is organized by a mixed team of Spanish university professors and Americans living for years in Europe who are have been the onsite source providers for many other programs marketed worldwide. This benefit is passed on to the program's participants by lowering costs and maintaining higher value. You will be given all the advantages for becoming bilingual and improving yourself professionally in a practical setting while living for 2 to 6 months in one of these great program destinations:
Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, Marbella
Belgium: Brussels (for speakers of French)
Italy: Turin, Genoa, Bologna
Mission & Vision
Mission:
BEST Program offers economic and packaged programs which team language learning through content-based workshops, focussed instruction and practical work experience in Europe. BEST was founded to provide interesting and flexible cultural experiences with native language models to participants from around the world in 1990.
Placement
Simple and low-bureaucratic application process which places you in a professional internship in any field for 2 to 3 months in Spain, Belgium or Italy.
Accommodation
BEST's housing policy exists to assist the participants of its programs. BEST recommends that the candidate arrive in Madrid on the Saturday or Sunday before the commencement of the program to look for lodging which corresponds with your needs. However, if this is not convenient for you, at no extra cost, we will find you a shared apartment with other participants, or Spanish roommates.
These are the options we make available:
1. You can sign up for a shared student apartment at all our program locations. These are normally flats with shared bathroom(s), kitchen and a common area with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Cleaning and upkeep are sometimes provided by the owner. They are fully equipped and centrally located. A private room costs approximately 500 Euros/month (approx. $670) and a room shared with a friend costs 300 Euros/month each (approx. $400).
2. In Spain you can sign up for a deluxe apartment, through our partner Friendly Rentals. These can be a loft, a studio or one, two, three bedroom apartments with full services within a converted townhouse or historical building. The decoration is nicer, there is Internet connect, better security. All expenses and cleaning are included. All centrally located. Ask for specific details and photos. Prices range from 60 Euros a night for double occupancy.
Note: All quoted rent prices can fluctuate according to the exchange rate and the individual landlord's requirement.
3. Room with a Spanish or Italian family with either breakfast or half board.
Costs:
Madrid:
Single room + breakfast only: approx. 160€/week;
Single room + half board: approx. 195€/week
Barcelona:
Single room + breakfast only: approx. 135€/week;
Single room + half board: approx. 170€/week
Note: Exact costs depend on individual owners.
Admission
Admission is simple and fee-based.
• Ability to commit for 3 months minimum (2 months in the summer).
• Intermediate language level (unless placed with an English language company)
• 18 years of age or older
• Clear professional track
