teach in spain - UW Study Abroad

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For the next eight weeks you’ll receive a powerful combination of exposure to a professional
Spanish work atmosphere and ongoing intensive Spanish business language training.
Intensive Language Training and Placement
During the first week of the program, you take intensive Spanish language in the mornings,
Monday to Friday, three to four hours per day. In the afternoons you interview with companies to
determine your placement.
What type of candidates are internship sponsors looking for?
Businesses are primarily interested in a student who is motivated, proactive, and eager to work;
demonstrates common sense in compiling information with the final objective in mind; makes an
effort to improve and expand his or her knowledge of the business; respects the work schedule;
carries out basic tasks, as well as those more specific to his or her particular interests and
abilities; possesses a professional, collaborative, and participative attitude; and takes on this
opportunity with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
IMPORTANT!
Placement with first choice companies is NEVER guaranteed. CIEE does NOT place students in
internships. Placement is a result of a mutual agreement between the sponsor and the student.
Before the Internship
You should be placed during the first week of the program and will work from weeks two through
seven. The following is a brief summary of sections in the internship guide that are designed to
provide structure to the internship program.
Letter of Professional Conduct and Confidentiality
All program participants are required to sign a Letter of Professional Conduct and Confidentiality.
The purpose of this letter is to make students aware of the sensitive nature of their position as an
international intern and to declare to both the company and CIEE that he/she will act responsibly.
Work Schedule Form
During the interview process, work schedules are negotiated individually and must be respected
throughout the internship.
Work Hour Sheet
If you accept an internship with a company that has more than 120 hours of work or if your home
school requires you to work additional hours - you have the obligation to incorporate these hours
into the negotiated work schedule.
Learning Contract
This document was developed with the purpose of creating a beneficial experience for both the
company and you, the student. It establishes guidelines and structure, through which goals and
objectives are evaluated.
Academic Requirements
At the end of the semester, each student will hand in a 10-page report on a previously approved
research project. Students will present their findings in a 10-15 minute Powerpoint presentation
which will be evaluated before a panel of judges.
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Beginning your Internship
A business internship consists of learning as much as working. Your main objective is to carry out
work which will ultimately provide the company with an additional benefit, as well as form a part
of the professional business environment, learn certain skills, and interact with co-workers. The
language class empowers you with an extensive business vocabulary which, in turn, serves to
facilitate communication with co-workers and improve your overall performance.
Getting to know your Colleagues
Initial contact with your colleagues generally happens on the first day. The internship advisor provides
a basic introduction to the company, business activities, and the personnel who form the
team. When meeting your colleagues for the first time, you should know what type of greeting is