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How to Start the Internship Process

How to Start the Internship Process

Explore Internship Opportunities
- Research internship opportunities 
- Speak with past interns
- Meet with an advisor
- Meet with the Spanish/Portuguese Internship Coordinator

Apply
- Choose an internship that will help you develop professionally
- Prepare and submit your application
- Apply for funding!

Prepare
- Interview with the Internship Coordinator
- Register for the internship prep. class
- Make travel and housing arrangements

Things to consider:
- What are my goals?
- Do I want to go abroad or stay domestic?
- What funding is available?
- What experience is going to help me develop professionally?
- What experience will push me out of my comfort zone?
- Is there any coursework that I need to do before my internship?

Explore Internship Opportunities

Explore domestic and international internship opportunities.

Speak with a Career Advisor

Speak with the Internship Secretary for the Department of Spanish & Portuguese

Apply

Get help before submitting your application:

Fill out an application for academic credit for a domestic internship program.

Apply to participate in an international internship program.

Explore funding options.

Prepare

Register for the internship prep class HCOLL 396R. Take this the term BEFORE your internship begins.

To receive credit for your internship you are required to take SPAN/PORT 399R during the semester(s) or term(s) of your internship. *Please note: Some internships have additional requirements