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Why choose Adelante Abroad?

Internship, Volunteer, Semester & Summer Study Abroad Programs define Adelante Abroad's menu of offerings and expertise. Choose to intern overseas in Spain, Ecuador, Uruguay, Chile, Mexico, or Scotland. With year round start dates, Adelante is sure to provide a travel program that's right for you!

Our affordable internship abroad programs include airport pick up, 2 (or 3) weeks of intensive Spanish language classes, orientation, an internship in your sector of interest, housing, and 24/7 access to your Program Director Abroad.

Candidates enjoy their own private room in a centrally located shared apartment. We have staff on site full-time. They are there if you need them but are trained to give you space to bump into things, make mistakes and finally find, on your own, how you fit into your new country & home.

For more information, email us at info@adelanteabroad.com or call 562.799.9133

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www.adelanteabroad.com
Founded
1999
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After internship hours
Highlands
Gleneagles Golf Course
Dumbarnie
Glasgow bud tour
San Pedro de Atacama
Mate
Pan de Azucar
Los dedos
Me and Sara, my host
Punta del Este
Colonia del Sacramento
Cabo Polonio
A photo from a class excursion where we took a boat ride on a pirate ship! (Barceloneta Beach in the background)
Views from my apartment

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

At Adelante Abroad, we take pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive community for aspiring students seeking international internships and study abroad experiences. We are committed to providing equality and opportunity, as we firmly believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to embark on a transformative journey. Through our specialized biopic program, we actively encourage and support students from all walks of life to participate without discrimination. We understand the importance of nurturing emerging talents, and our program stands as a testament to our dedication to providing an enriching, empowering, and unbiased platform for students to thrive and make their mark on the global stage.

LGBTQIA+ Support

At Adelante Abroad, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We wholeheartedly encourage and support LGBTQIA+ students to participate without fear of discrimination. We recognize the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals may face, and we are determined to provide a safe and empowering environment for them to embark on their international internship and study abroad journeys. With a focus on celebrating individuality and fostering growth, our program stands as a beacon of acceptance, ensuring that all students can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the global community.

Accessibility Support

Adelante Abroad is committed to offering comprehensive accessibility support for participants with physical disabilities and/or chroni conditions. While our foremost goal is to provide optimal conditions for all participants, there may be instances where certain program country locations pose challenges to full accessibility. Despite these limitations, we continually strive to ensure that all individuals can benefit from our programs to the best of our abilities.

Impact

Sustainability

At Adelante Abroad, we are driven by a vision of sustainability that goes beyond mere neutrality. Our commitment is to create programs and business practices that generate a net positive impact on the world. By striving to tip the scales towards positive outcomes, we seek to ensure that any potential negative effects are outweighed by the overall benefit we bring to the individuals, communities, and environments we engage with, aligning our efforts to leave a lasting, positive legacy.

Ethical Impact

At Adelante Abroad, our ethical impact programming is thoughtfully designed to harmonize student experiences with the well-being of our host communities and the environment. We meticulously assess the social and environmental implications of our programs, ensuring a balanced approach that maximizes positive outcomes for both our students and the communities they engage with. By fostering meaningful connections, minimizing environmental footprints, and prioritizing sustainable practices, we aim to create lasting benefits for host communities, safeguard our planet's resources, and preserve the integrity of the experiences we offer for generations to come.

Reviews

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Rolene
Australia
2/5
No, I don't recommend this program
Program:
Internships in Barcelona - Adelante Abroad

Did not gain any experience!

Mar 17, 2024

I did a language assistant internship in Barcelona and hardly gained any valuable teaching experience at all. I thought I would be learning how to plan and organise lessons and help out more during class with the kids. Thinking this would lead to teaching English in the future. This was not the case at all. Especially for the price I paid, I would not recommended this to anyone wanting to learn more / gain experience in a language school. The social media was not helpful either. Hardly any recent people posting or communicating there. It wasn’t a community.

Response from Adelante Abroad

Dear Rolene, we received notification of your review below and were surprised for two main reasons: 1) your program ended 7 months ago and 2) we sent you checking-in emails regularly during your Program, and to each, your responses were incredibly positive (including happy face emojis!) So, I am going to respond here to your apparent dissatisfaction which we are just now learning about: you participated in a short, 6 – week summer internship with us last year and your Spanish level was Beginner / no Spanish. You wanted to do a Fashion internship or Marketing which, per our website and what we communicated to you, is not possible without at least some Spanish. Since you really wanted to get abroad, you opted to do the only option available for our Beginner speakers, which is Teaching English. We were VERY clear that you would not be in a school setting with children, as we not do any kind of deep background check on our candidates, rather you would be working at a private language institute mostly with adults, teaching them English. We offered to also try and include some Marketing duties as that was one of your original internship sector requests, which was an extra effort on our part and to which, again, you responded positively the various times we checked in with you about that. Everything you signed up for and paid for, you received with us in Barcelona, plus some add-ons, and all in a timely and professional manner. Our experiential programs abroad are some of the most economical which is possible to see in a few minutes of comparing programs and why candidates sign up with us. Again, this review does come as a shock to us given all the positive communication you gave us during your time abroad.

By Lindsey Smolen on March 20, 2024
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Nicole
23
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Observation & Research Internship Placements in Scotland

Veterinary Internship

Dec 6, 2023

Truly a once in a lifetime experience! I spent 6 weeks at a small-animal hospital as a pre-veterinary student while I was applying to vet school and I gained so much hands-on experience! Cannot recommend it enough! I am now a vet student and I believe that my experience in Scotland helped set me apart from the other applicants! I made lifelong connections not only with the other students I lived with but also with the veterinarians and nurses! I cannot rave about this trip enough! On the weekends, I explored Scotland, visited London, Dublin, and Paris!

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Jessica
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Observation & Research Internship Placements in Scotland

Veterinary Intern in Scotland

Sep 18, 2023

I really enjoyed my time as an intern through Adelante Abroad. I spent six weeks living in Edinburgh, Scotland, where I spent most of my week participating in research on pig behavior. I major in animal science, and I just applied to veterinary school, so this internship was very helpful in preparing me for my future career as well as my vet application. I also had such a fun time in the city, as I had never been to Europe before, and living there for the length that I did was incredibly cool. There was so much history and I feel that I got to see, experience, and learn so much during my time there.

Pros
  • Beautiful city
  • Great academic experience
  • Very independent, adult environment
Cons
  • Once you are there, you are pretty much on your own and must be prepared for that responsibility
  • a little pricey
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Jillian
23
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Internships in Barcelona - Adelante Abroad

Barcelona, Spain Physical Therapy Internship

Sep 7, 2023

I was placed in Barcelona, Spain for an internship in Physical Therapy for three months (Feb - Apr). I was hoping for a clinical placement, much like a typical Physical Therapy clinic in the US. However, I was placed with a Soccer team and was doing stuff that is more similar to what an Athletic trainer would do in the US. Despite not getting the placement that I wanted, the Spanish classes that I took at Kingsbrook were extremely well done and my host family was exceptional. I would recommend!

Pros
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Excellent host family, friends, and people I met
  • Improved Spanish speaking ability
Cons
  • Poor placement within Physical Therapy
  • A bit disorganized upon my arrival; I stayed with a different host family my first three days.
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Matt
24
Male
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Internships in Seville, Spain - Adelante Abroad

Medical Internship Sevilla

Sep 2, 2023

I had the best time in Sevilla. Working in the hospital was a fantastic learning experience, and exploring the rich Andalucía region led to endless adventures. Adelante offered support that allowed me to thrive in my internship while encouraging autonomy for an authentic abroad experience. From my coworkers in the hospital, to my roommates, to the many people I met throughout the city, I know I have made lifelong friends. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to take the next step in achieving their professional goals, or simply someone yearning for a unique adventure.

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Durian

Program
Volunteer in Mexico - Adelante Abroad
Durian is from Colorado, USA and is majoring in botany. She loves spicy food and traveling to places off the beaten path. She is a photography enthusiast and loves making scrapbooks of her adventures abroad.
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Why did you pick this program?

I picked Adelante Abroad-Volunteer in Mexico originally because I wanted a program to improve my Spanish over the summer. When I found this program, I saw that I could get work experience as well! I picked to volunteer in ecology, since I had always been fascinated by the Earth and plants. I was placed with working on an organic vegetable farm that sold vegetables and herbs to markets and restaurants.

What do you tell your friends who are thinking about going abroad?

I would tell them to DO IT!!! Going abroad is, in my opinion, the best way to change your perspective and realize what is really important to you.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would tell them to brush up on their Spanish before they get there, as many people respect that you can speak their language.

What's your favorite story to tell about your time abroad?

My favorite story to tell is when I was on my way to the ranch, and I got stranded in a corn field. I had gotten off the bus at the wrong stop, so I thought I would walk the rest of the way, and ended up getting lost amongst all the corn. I was wandering around trying to ask someone for directions, and I kept getting turned around, when suddenly I saw a little motor taxi weaving through the fields coming right at me. I waved him down and got in - it turns out he was taking another woman to her farm. I was able to get to a place where I could call my supervisor and ask for help.

What was the hardest thing about working in a foreign country?

I would say the hardest thing was translating all the work I did into Spanish. The first few weeks it took me twice as long just to get one thing done, but soon I could finish everything with no sweat! It was also hard at first to find my way around the city, but eventually I knew the streets very well.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Patricia F.

Program
Internships in Ecuador - Adelante Abroad
Job Title
Adelante Co-Director of Programs
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What is your favorite travel memory?

The first time I went to Switzerland -- I saw so many mountains!. It made me like I was in a place so similar to my own country. I did so many new things during my time there, specifically in terms of sports. I used my German language skills on a regular basis.

A very special part of my trip was a motorcycle tour that I took. I also enjoyed the time I spent in German on this trip, as it's a very familiar country to me due to having many friends who live there, and it always makes me feel at home.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I could write a book about all of the positive and great stories I have heard from past students. One of my favorites is the happiness of a student who so badly wanted to work in a branch of the company he was doing an internship in Ecuador.

When he returned to his home in Hamburg, Germany the company reached out to him and he was offered a good position. He is still working there today and is always so happy that his hard work turned into an opportunity.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

This is a difficult choice, however, I would choose a journalism related program as I would love the opportunity to express my ideas and thoughts.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

The flexibility that we have with our candidates makes us unique. As does the personal level in which we interact with our students, interns, and volunteers. Our goal is not to keep growing rapidly, we want to continue to offer these special, customized services and experiences to our students.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I think the size of our company makes us successful. We have the perfect number of staff members to manage the intern and volunteer candidates that we receive and can provide them with the great service and personalized experience that every participant deserves.