International Internships in Madrid with The Intern Group

I finished a 5-month internship program in Madrid with The Intern Group in February 2019 and can recommend it to all the students looking for great international working experience and opportunities to get close to the Spanish culture and discover the secrets of the foreign lifestyle together with your new peers from all over the world.
First of all, I have been more than happy to work at the company that The Intern Group found for me as one of the internship options. I had a lot of rush in the selection process due to some visa procedures, and The Intern Group team helped me to find 4 different positions that could match my profile and professional interests and arrange more that one interview with each of them in just about 15 days. The role that I got at the beginning did not meet my expectations, to be honest, as I was supposed to have a position of a Marketing Specialist, but my duties and tasks were not related to Marketing anyhow. However, that happened not due to The Intern Group's fault, but to the internal changes in the company, and, at the end of the day and thanks to the great company's team, I changed my position very fast and started working in one of the biggest international Marketing projects of the company, which enabled me to master my knowledge and get a lot of new skills in various field, starting from analytics and ending with establishing better communication with the partners. I don't think it would be possible for me to get such a great experience and get a position in this amazing company so fast without the effort of The Intern Group. What is more, I also got a job offer from the company at the end of my internship, so now I am still staying in Madrid and enjoying my job.
Moreover, I had a chance to participate in different cultural events organised by The Intern Group team on the regular basis. They included not only some pre-arranged trips included in the program, such as the trip to Toledo or the stadium Santiago Bernabeu tour, but also various activities posted on the Facebook group and suggested by the event manager from the organisation or other interns. For example, we visited different tapas places and rooftops and enjoyed the national holiday's parade of "Reyes Magos" (Three Kings) together with The Intern Group. All these activities have helped us to get closer to the Spanish culture and the lifestyle of Madrid. I personally got in love with the city as, I guess, the majority of the other interns that went through the program at the same time.
As for some negative points, I would just say that the accommodation was a bit overpriced, from my point of view. At the end of the day, I expected to live in a bigger and a more modern flat, taking into account that it is intended for 4 people and the price is about 800 euros per month, and have a better cleaning service. However, the location of the building was still excellent, about 15 minutes away form the city center by metro and very close to the best restaurants and bars areas of Madrid, and we had all the facilities and equipment necessary at home (a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a washing machine, an iron, etc.).
To conclude, I would definitely recommend the program to all the people interested in getting international experience and growing as professionals at the same time, and would like to thank The Intern Group for the good organisation and all the help provided during the program!

The experience I have got from this programme is extremely valuable and unforgettable, but most of all, it was a big step to the engineering profession. Thanks to this programme, I've got to work with an engineering consultant company. Although I cannot speak Spanish, I received a warm welcome from everyone in this company, and we also worked on a large-scale international project which is very interesting to me who was just a 3rd year engineering student. I have obtained new technical skills and also learnt to work as a team in a real-life project.

Madrid is also a very unique city for me in many ways. Yes, it was hard for me to get used to a lot of things when I was not able to speak Spanish at all. Even so, most true Spaniards are very easy to get along and willing to help others in need. This city is also good for foodies, and I am not talking about Paella as there are so many other Spanish food/drinks that I like and miss so much. Come to find out yourself!

Living in Madrid is also not expensive: just go to any spanish-brand supermarket's website and see for yourself. Eating outside for a "menu del dia" cost about 10 euro. And hey did I mention that Zara is a Spanish company? Madrid is a place for a shopaholic.

I had the opportunity to become part of the amazing abroad internship program with the Intern Group. I completed my internship in Madrid, Spain and it was the best decision ever and totally worth it! It made me grow as an individual, and most importantly as a professional. It made me become a more independent, responsible, dedicated and hard working individual. This experience is not just boost my professional career, but it allowed me to network in a way that facilitated my ability to acquire outstanding communications skills, which is something every company is looking for today. Therefore, I certaintly recommend this program to everyone who is looking to grow as a professional and acquire international perspectives that can later be intergrated in future jobs.

My internship in Madrid lasted 3 months.
At the beginning I was a little bit afraid because I was alone, I knew no one and it was the first for me living abroad.
Eventually, It’s been the best experience of my life. Thanks to the Intern Group I had the opportunity to
meet people from all over the world, to have fun with them and to understand that the world is actually smaller than we might think. I loved the positive energy and kindness of the entire Intern Group staff. I can definitely say that I felt like home and I loved every minute of it.
Furthermore, the Intern Group was able to find a company that perfectly suited my skills. I have worked in an affiliation marketing big enterprise.
I would suggest this experience to anyone who asked and I would do this experience millions time more.

An International internship is all of what you'd expect it to be. Exhilarating. Unknown. And filled with innumerable opportunities, that is, if you're willing to take them.

The 6 weeks I spent living, working, and growing in Madrid conisted of all of the above. Each Intern has their own work schedule, this work schedule varies from company to company. In my case, I went in at 9am and was finished at 6pm, a typical Spanish work day. Others I found went in at 10am and were done by 4pm. Personally I enjoyed working the long hours, it eventually led to some strong relationships with my co-workers. I also invested myself within the company, Trivu, a global ecosystem that promotes opportunities to connect, activate, and empower young talent with the aim of generating real impact. My role consisted of Marketing and the Engagement sector of the company.

The time spent away from work involved networking events, both formal and informal with the other interns and Intern Group Staff. I would like to take this time to mention one of the most important reasons why it was so easy to transition into the Spanish culture. His name is Carlos Perez Bañuls. Carlos is a member of the Intern Group who hosts events and dinner(s) for us interns almost daily. He is our go-to person for any and all information; traveling to other cities in Europe, medical assistance, food savvy, and very open to any type of conversation.

In terms of Safety, I felt right at home. Madrid is a lively city, it hardly rests. However, just like any other city, there are great areas and there are dimly lit areas. In my experience, I did in fact lose my wallet, but that was due to my lack of responsiblity and a night out at the club. If you're reasonably aware of your surroundings and you keep accountability in yourself and your friends, you should be just fine!

If given the opportunity, I would be more than happy to re-live this experience and if anything, extend it. This internship is more than just "an internship". I wholeheartedly believe, if you take proactive measures to achieve your goals and are self-motivated, you will gain so much from this internship. Friends. Connections. Professional Skills. Confidence in your ability to function with a foreign company. And more, much, much more. I am very grateful to have been one of the very few to be selected for this experience. I am happy to have learned, adapted, and grown so much in so little time. Something to note, from a Marketing perspective, the ability to sell yourself to a school, job, or opportunity is invaluable. Investing in an International Internship WILL set you apart from the rest and it will pave new opportunities, should you take full advantage of them.

Going to Madrid and being given the privilege to intern in a prestigious, niche biotechnological company gave me incredible personal growth that I did not realised I needed for my life. It has provided me with invaluable experience in science as well as the rare opportunity to live abroad at a young age, experiencing what it is like to work full time in a completely new country. It’s a life changing internship that can be challenging at times but the benefits that accompany this internship far outweighs the cons that I experienced. Shout out to those who are going to live on Calle de Orense, it’s the best place to live because it’s closest to all the best shops ;)

I had an amazing experience. My internship was the perfect fit for me and I made lifelong friendships. My time in Madrid will always be special to me because it made me more confident in my knowledge and in my capacity to live independently. Most importantly, working with Ashoka helped me put my academic knowledge and life experiences as an immigrant to good use thus giving me not only the best possible working experience but a sense of purpose. For that I will be eternally grateful.

I personally had an amazing experience and thought it helped me grow as a person. I met wonderful people, which is the reason it made my internship worth wild and had friendly co workers as well. Irene, (the person who coordinated all of the events) was the sweetest person ever and made sure everyone was happy and content. Irene was also one of the main reasons this internship for me was so memorable.