The Wake Forest University Internship Program in Madrid, in conjunction with European Study Abroad (EUSA), offers qualified WFU students an internship relevant to their field of study. Internships are available in numerous fields, including but not limited to: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Arts, Theatre, Banking & Financial Services, Business, Film and TV, Journalism, Fashion, Multimedia, Hospitality, Law, Non-Party Politics, Party Politics, Contact Psychology, Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy, and Psychology Research. 

Interns work full-time, 4 days a week in their designated placement and will have a 3 day weekend ideal for travel. Each student has a mandatory mid-term review with a member of the on-site internship team to assess progress achieved at the work placement.

In most cases, applicants should have the equivalent of 5 college semesters of Spanish to be eligible for this program. There are some placements available now for students with less Spanish language speaking ability in the following fields: Business, Education, Hospitality, Journalism, Marketing and Tourism. 

Program Dates: May 28 to July 26, 2025.

Madrid, Spain

In most cases students will take BEM 380, which counts for 3 hours of pass/fail elective credit toward graduation. In some cases, students can receive credit from the academic department that corresponds with his or her internship. For example, if you were planning on getting an internship at an art gallery, you would go to the Art department for credit. Students must find a WFU faculty member in the credit-granting department to serve as his or her supervisor for the duration of the internship. The faculty supervisor is responsible for all academics related to the internship and will assign coursework to be completed during the internship. For BEM 380, the academic supervisor will be provided for you. Coursework could include reflective journals, essays, readings, and research papers.

Note: Not all academic departments will grant credit for internships. Please meet with Tyler Favale to discuss this process in more detail.

Homestay that includes breakfast and dinner or self-catering apartment with kitchen.

NOTE: All students participating in the WFU Summer Internship program are required to live in program-provided housing. Housing accommodations you may have on campus do not automatically transfer to abroad and certain housing accommodations (single rooms and private bathrooms, for example) may not be available.

• Good academic standing
• 5 semesters or equivalent of university level Spanish is preferred. There are few English language placements available. 

The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories: 

• Program Fee – Usually covers room, in-country travel, international health insurance, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
• Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The current  summer rate is $950/per credit hour. 
• Airfare – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
• Personal Expenses – These will vary depending on the students’ spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee.

Program Fee (estimated) – $9,088
Tuition (3hrs) – $2,850
Airfare (estimated) – $1,700
Personal Expenses (estimated) – $2,800
Estimated total cost – $16,438

*Final program fee is dependent upon number of committed participants.

Summer program scholarships are available through GPS. Information can be found here.

Passport Information
Students need to check their passport’s expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program’s end date.

Students going on a summer program need to make sure their passport is valid through at least mid-February of the following year.

US passport holders who need to renew their passport should visit the U.S. Department of State’s passport website for information on this process.

Non-US passport holders who need to renew their passport should refer to their home country’s passport office.

Visa Information
If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your summer abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you by GPS. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country’s embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not.

Tyler Favale 
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
336-758-4072
favalet@wfu.edu

EUSA Website: https://www.eusainternships.org/