Barcelona Internships with Beyond Academy

Overall, I had a really positive experience. I think a lot of what you get out of an internship abroad depends on your own attitude and what you make of the experience. Being open to meeting new and different people, stepping outside your comfort zone, and learning about new environments can make all the difference.

The coordinators were fantastic: welcoming, easygoing, and genuinely lovely to be around. I really enjoyed their company and appreciated all the help and support they offered throughout my stay. What stood out to me was how genuine they felt. Spending time with them never felt forced or like an obligation; they made an effort to connect with us in a way that felt natural, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

I'm really grateful for the experience and would encourage anyone considering an internship abroad to approach it with an open mind and make the most of every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

I had such an amazing experience in Barcelona. The internship itself was wonderful, I learnt so much about the industry and working abroad with such a diverse group of people was brilliant. Isabel was an amazing rep, all of the events were so much well planned and took us all around the city. We had the chance to try food and see sights that I wouldn’t have found otherwise, and it was a great way to get to know the other interns on the programme! Barcelona is a lovely city and it felt like home in no time.

The entire internship abroad experience was great! The Beyond Academy coordinators did a great job organizing activities that allowed us to experience the must-see parts of Barcelona, while also providing great recommendations for places to eat, explore, and navigate the city. I also really appreciated the wide variety of internship fields available, making it easy to find an opportunity that aligns with your interests. Overall, it was a great way to gain international work experience while experiencing life in Barcelona!

The internship experience in Barcelona was absolutely amazing both in the office and out of the office. Our local host Isabel was amazing when getting us acclimated to the city, as well as providing reccomendations and ensuring our safety. On top of that, her community events that she planned for our group were so much fun whether it was a day trip to the beach, going to dinner, or attractions like park guell. The internship on the other hand was a great work experience, and I learned so much about working abroad.

The internship itself was amazing. Same with the beyond academy program. Very helpful program with a lot of activities and the two people who went with us on the activities were awesome. Some of my best memories I made in Barcelona over through the program. The program did a great job planning trip trips that the typical 18 through 22-year-old wouldn’t do but stuff that’s important to see. I talked to people from different programs. Many of them didn’t have the great experiences that I did at Beyond Academy.

My experience with beyond could not have gone better. Internship wise they connected me with an amazing business inside of the Olympic stadium in Barcelona and I was able to work with 5 other interns in different programs there. Program wise I could not have chosen a better program. Although ours was smaller than others I think I preferred that and Isabel was amazing for us and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. She acted more as a friend rather than a babysitter because going into it we thought we were going to be forced to go to the program events but once we got here we were excited each week for the events.

During my 6 weeks in barcelona I was given the opportunity to intern at a consulting firm and gain hands on experience working with Catalonias sustainability strategy. I worked hybrid so during my free time I was able to take weekend trips and explore the city. Beyond organized activities for their interns, curating community and providing opportunities to explore parts of barcelona I otherwise wouldn’t have known existed. I made a lot of great memories and I am so grateful to beyond for facilitating a wonderful experience.

My internship in Barcelona was an amazing experience that went far beyond just professional growth. The company I was paired with was genuinely interesting and educational, and Beyond makes sure that you are supported and have a sense of community throughout your stay. However, what truly made the experience stand out were the people. From our community coordinator to my fellow peers, I met some of the most interesting people and was lucky enough to form friendships.

By the end of the internship, I left not only more confident and capable, but with an established community in the city. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and it would recommend it to anyone interested.