This was one of the best experiences of my life as not only was Madrid itself one of the best cities I've ever been to, but the internship experience was one of the best intern/company experiences I've had. My internship was in sports and as it is one of the most difficult opportunities and career sectors to find opportunities in, I was nervous about how detailed/good my intern role would be. But it went above and beyond. I had the opportunity to learn new skills and be in a role that not only helped me strengthen my resume, but also gave me the confidence to be able to now go out in the job market and know I have the skillset to compete with other job applicants. Furthermore, my fellow interns, coworkers, and managers were some of the best people to work with and were always a reliable source to go to when I needed help or had questions.

Outside the internship, the apartment I stayed in was very well kept, clean, and in the best location within the city center. The only con was that the stovetop had a burner that did not function. But all other appliances that you could need were provided in both kitchen and room.

Overall, the internship and life experience provided me with some of the best times of my life. Both in career and social life.

Adelante gave me the incredible opportunity to work with industry professionals in my field. I worked directly with professionals in my field and was fortunate enough to get to work with my first choice company. I was also able to make friends with all of my roommates and other's I met through networking around Madrid. In addition to the internship, there is the mandatory Spanish classes, which helped me strengthen my Spanish and meet new people from all walks of life who were also there to learn. The classes range from complete beginner to complete fluency which helped me as I was able to strengthen the basics and then move forward to where I believed I needed the most help.

I was excited to work in the field of electrical engineering, at a drone designing start-up. I was met at the airport and driven to my flat in the center of Madrid. I made friends with my flat-mates and enjoyed their company. However, choosing to go to Madrid in the Summer was a bad idea, due to the excessive heat. My room had no air conditioning, and I had trouble sleeping at night due to the heat. My job was poorly structured, and my boss treated me and my coworker with little respect or respect for our time. We were supposed to work 20 hours/week, but ended up working up to 50 hours a week on our project which was to 3D design a drone. This project was given to us with no instructions, guidance, or software licenses, so I had to buy the software license out of my own pocket. The best part of my trip was definitely exploring the city itself, as I didn't have the best experience in my job.

My time abroad in Madrid with Adelante was amazing. I couldn't have been more grateful with the organization I was placed with, and the friends I made with others in the program. Being able to go to work with easy access to the metros and busses was perfect and added even more to the experience. To people thinking about going abroad and interning/volunteering: do it! Going abroad opens a door to new connections and opportunities that you might never find anywhere else. And being out of your comfort zone pushes you to try new things, and it’s amazing to see what comes out of that!

Having studied in Madrid the previous semester I really wanted to come back and have a different type of work experience during the summer. I enjoyed the laid back environment of my internship with Fundación Tríangulo yet I gained valuable insight about public health and sexual health in Spain, among many other skills which will benefit my future career/studies. I did enjoy the centrality of our apartment but it was quite small, I know this is normal for Madrid. I enjoyed all the new connections

What made Adelante Abroad stand out was how real it felt. I didn’t go with friends or classmates—I showed up not knowing anyone. That meant I had to put myself out there, meet people, and build my own experience from the ground up. And honestly, that’s what made it so rewarding.

The internship pushed me professionally, and living in Madrid pushed me personally. I had to learn how to navigate a new culture and new people—all at once. It wasn’t always easy, but it was never boring.

If you're looking for a program where everything’s done for you, this might not be it. But if you want something real, where your growth depends on the effort you put in, this experience will stay with you.

Adelante Abroad has a great team of people running internship opportunities all over the globe (and they didn’t even pay me to say that).

I did a 3 month internship in Madrid related to the English language education and found it to be a suitable fit for my mandatory year abroad as part of my degree (I had completed 7 months working in France and needed a shorter stay in Spain to make it back to my university on time).

The support given pre-departure was well thought out and helpful, especially since I had to liaise between Adelante and my university to get everything approved before arrival. The team is responsive and is happy to help provide extra information if you just pop them an email.

Adelante did a great job placing me with a company that matched my interests perfectly--a foundation researching topics related to both Criminology & Psychology. I learned quite a bit about these systems in Spain, and felt very welcomed by the school and company during the whole process. The two weeks of Spanish school before my program were very fun, and helped me to meet a few people in the city I was staying. Additionally, the location of my housing was perfect as it was very centralized, with easy access to all sights.