SEVILLA

Quick Facts:

Status: Capital of Andalucía

Currency: Euro

Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters, dry all year round, long summers from May to October with very hot weather in July and August. Average temperatures around 18.6°C, making it one of the warmest cities in Europe.

The Plaza de España in the Parque de Maria Luisa appears in George Lucas’ Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

Did You Know?

In the 17th century, Sevilla was once home to a flourishing school of painters including renowned artists such as Diego Velasquez, Bartolome Murillo and Francisco Pacheo.

Sevilla's cathedral, the third largest in all of Europe, holds the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

Every Spring Sevilla comes to a standstill and throws a week-long party called Fería. During Fería tents are set up virtually making a tent-city every year. Everyone socializes and dances to flamenco music until the sun comes up only to return later that night for more.

Internship Abroad Program Overview

Participating in an internship in Sevilla gives you the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. As the capital of Andalucía, Sevilla was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. This historical convergence has given the city a wonderfully constructed mix of cultures and has made it an enchanting and interesting place to live.

Sevilla is home to roughly 700,000 of the 500 million Spanish speakers in the world. It is a wonderful place to study and intern abroad because it is a smaller, more navigable city that still offers the amenities of a larger European metropolis. The unique environment allows you to learn the Spanish language while experiencing an exciting blend of cultural activities; from flamenco and tapas to bull fights and the acclaimed Fería.

The internship placements in Seville typically last 10 to 14 weeks and are available in a wide variety of fields and companies. Each placement is fully customized for each student's career goals and interests. Keep in mind, acceptance is competitive and based on language proficiency and relevant work experience. Internships abroad will help you improve your Spanish and build professional connections; you will gain both multicultural and professional experience as you develop a valuable international professional network.

With LEAPAbroad, internships do not require the approval of your home university and therefore can be completed in a business of your choice. However, you also have the possibility of earning academic credit in a career-related field with the approval of your home university. Internships are highly recommended for study abroad students, they are invaluable tools for your language skills, professional experience, and future career!