CEA CAPA Internships in Barcelona, Spain

My experience studying and interning abroad in Barcelona was fun and inspiring. Having the program help and pick out an internship that best suited me was the best part. I got to take part in a team that looked at all my different passions and skills I wanted to develop and learn. It was a great opportunity to gain internship experience and cross cultural networking.

Alongside my internship, I took a class to better understand the experience of working abroad. It covered everything from crafting resumes and cover letters to interview prep and LinkedIn strategies, skills I know will be valuable in the future

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Barcelona was an unforgettable experience that allowed me to grow academically, personally, and culturally. The program provided the perfect balance of structured support and independence, helping me immerse myself in the city while still having a reliable safety net. One of the most meaningful aspects of my time abroad was my service-learning placement at La Troca, where I worked with young children while their immigrant mothers attended language classes. This experience gave me a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s diverse communities and the challenges immigrants face while adapting to a new culture.

Beyond academics, living in Barcelona was incredible—the city’s energy, rich history, and amazing food scene made every day an adventure. Whether exploring local markets, celebrating Castanyada, or simply soaking up the Mediterranean lifestyle, I felt truly connected to the culture. For future students, I’d recommend stepping outside your comfort zone—try speaking Spanish (or even Catalan!), engage with locals, and embrace the city’s slower-paced but lively way of life. CEA CAPA made my study abroad experience both enriching and seamless, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a transformative time abroad!

I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain during the Spring 2025 semester, and it was an incredible experience. I studied at two different universities and worked as an intern. This collaboration of experiences in such a city was a challenge but an enjoyable one. CEA CAPA as a program was very helpful to me and other students in solving minor problems or misunderstandings. The program also provided a surplus of opportunities for the wonders of the city and country. In addition to this, there were many activities that you could participate in, like a small soccer league with other study abroad programs.

Through the CEA CAPA internship abroad program, I developed an impeccable cultural understanding and had such a fun time. The internship I was paired with truly helped me experience what business is like outside of America and made me see Spain in a new light. Additionally, I have added value to my resume for future employers. The internship pairing was a seamless process and CEA CAPA guided me through the hard work of starting a job in a foreign country. My placement was just a short walk away from my apartment and my boss was very understanding and easy to work with. I recommend the program for the amazing experiences I had, but especially if you want to easily gain experience working abroad.

I had a great internship experience with CEA CAPA in Barcelona. I was a part of the study abroad and internship programs in spring of 2024. This meant taking courses at CEA and working an internship in the city with a local company for 20 hours a week. The process of finding an internship was easy to understand and placed me with a company that I enjoyed working for. The initial interview online to get the internship was informative and it was great to meet my supervisor before going to the city. It helped me to have a smooth experience beginning the job, and throughout the program he was easy to reach out to and a good business connection. The internship was interesting and I learned a lot, and the workload was easy to balance due to CEA's staggered schedule. It was an overall great experience and I would definitely do it again.

Hi everyone! My name is Audrey Planner and I had the amazing opportunity to take part in a global internship this past summer in Barcelona, Spain. I pursued this opportunity because I wanted to have an internship during the summer, but I also wanted to go abroad. By pursuing this program, I was able to do both. I traveled almost every weekend to new countries and wandered Barcelona during the week allowing myself to get immersed in numerous cultures. Barcelona was the perfect location for numerous reasons. I practiced my Spanish speaking skills, lived in a non-touristy part of town but was only a metro ride from hot spots of Barcelona, I felt super safe throughout my entire trip, and the list continues. While in Barcelona, I participated in a full internship at the same time, developing my professional skills, Spanish speaking skills, and exposure to real-life work experience. I really enjoyed being able to work abroad to see the differences between business in Spain and business in America. Overall, I gained more from my experience than I thought possible. I truly believe I have developed new qualities, giving me different insights on going about certain situations, I gained and developed friendships that are so wonderful to continue building on at campus, I made memories that will last a lifetime, and so much more. I could not recommend abroad experiences more.

Cea CAPA was a very nice program, that supported their students and Made sure we were okay. The field trips were truly amazing. The housing options can use some improvement like more options. And students need to have a higher chance of getting their options.
The internships felt like free labor instead of a working experience.
The program is quite expensive. Cea CAPA was good but it has room for improvement.
I truly enjoyed my time there, the classes and hours of my internship were well shared and I had time to travel on weekends.

As a Queer and Non-Binary individual, I wanted to make sure I felt safe and seen abroad and this program did a great job at doing so! I felt included in everything going on and the staff at my program especially made sure I was involved in the things I wanted to be involved in! Additionally, my internship as a Marketing & Classroom Support intern at a local preschool strengthened by abilities in Marketing and I was able to professionally develop my experience in the field of Marketing as well as have so much fun working with children.