| Location | Madrid, Spain. |
| Term | Fall 2021. |
| Program dates | September 11 - December 19, 2021. |
| Program length | Semester. |
| Majors | Any major, no previous experience required. Spanish-language classes available at various levels. |
| Application deadline | June 1, 2021. |
| Forms and payment deadline. | June 15, 2021. |
| Credits |
6-8 U.S. credits from the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Spain.
6 credits from the Carroll College in the USA. |
| Eligibility | 2.50 Minimum GPA. |
| Tuition | $16,995. |
Two on-campus courses from Universidad Antonio De Nebrija.
Live-taught data science online bootcamp course.
An in-person data-focused internship with a company in Madrid.
Comfortable housing.
Excursions & cultural activities.
Airport pickup and dropoff.
24/7 emergency support.
On-site support staff.
Spanish visa support.
Data science is one of the most high-demand skills for any graduate. At Career Semester Abroad, you'll take an intensive bootcamp designed to give you practical skills that you can apply to almost any career field you may go into. You'll learn from industry experts who care about you as an individual. Get a taste of the curriculum and teaching staff below.
The technical barriers to doing data science are becoming smaller and smaller every year. You no longer need access to a supercomputer and a graduate degree in computer science. What’s really going to distinguish all college graduates over the next 10 years is their ability to communicate effectively, understand data in their respective field, and affect change through analysis.
The internship portion of this program is integrated with the data science bootcamp. While you continue learning in the bootcamp and take your classes at Universidad Nebrija, you'll be matched with a company in Madrid for a data-related internship. This will allow you to gain real-world experience you can add to your resume, while also learning how to work for an international company. But interships at Career Semester aren't like your typical internship: expect continous support and collaboration with your fellow students.
Career Semester is partnered with The Universidad Antonio de Nebrija’s main campus, Madrid-Princesa. The university is conveniently located in the heart of the city along Line 3 of the Madrid metro. Career Semester students at Nebrija will be able to take courses in English and Spanish with other international students. Both international and local Spanish students share the same academic buildings and have access to libraries, computer labs, and cafeterias on campus. Universidad Antonio de Nebrija is fully accredited and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education (Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia).
Career Semester has partnered with Carroll College in Helena, Montana, to offer a U.S. transcript for all its data science course + internship programs. This experiential learning course provides academic content and guided career and professional development for undergraduate students in a real-world, professional context. It is designed for students to gain experience in a workplace setting while engaging with relevant, focused academic course content. Students enrolling in Career Semester Abroad will earn 6 credits from Carroll College.
If you are looking to push yourself and develop your professional skills in an applied setting, then Career Semester could be a great fit for you. The format of the program was really effective, as it allowed me to ground my knowledge in theory and then test myself in an applied setting. It feels amazing to know that the work I have done has made a real difference for the company I am working with.
Career Semester is like nothing I have ever experienced before. You not only learn lifelong skills, but you connect and interact with students and teachers that will give you insight to more than just what you are learning in the classroom. If you want to try something unique and out of your comfort zone, this program is a great way to do so.
If I could describe Career Semester in one word, it would be this: Empowering. The experience you will take away from your coursework and your internship is really unlike any college course or internship I've had before. Not only will you learn relevant industry techniques that will help you standout in the job market, but you also have entire network and community of support helping you be the best version of yourself. By the end of the program, you feel accomplished, competitive, and hungry for more.
Absolutely amazing. I have learned more and felt more opportunity in these past weeks than I have in many years. At Career Semester, I am constantly applying what I'm learning to real things that matter to me.
* We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodations, however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.
Just 2 hours from Madrid, Salamanca has a history dating back to the Celtic era and is known for its ornate sandstone architecture. You will walk the quaint cobblestone streets of Salamanca to learn about the history of this world-renowned university town. En route to Salamanca, you will stop to explore El Escorial, the 16th-century monastery that includes an ornamented church, an expansive library, and a royal mausoleum.
During the on-site orientation, you will visit Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trip will begin with a panoramic bus tour of Toledo's unique hilltop and will continue on to the monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Santa María la Blanca synagogue, Santo Tomé Church, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria.
Granada is a picturesque and mountainous university town. It has always been a multicultural city and was the last Moorish stronghold during the Catholic reconquest of Spain. You will learn about Granada’s multicultural past through visits to historic neighborhoods like the Albaicín and Realejo. During an unforgettable evening flamenco show, you will have the chance to soak up Spanish music and culture. You will also visit important cultural sites including the Alhambra fortress, Spain’s most popular tourist attraction.
This multi-day, optional excursion takes you across Morocco, one of the most colorful and diverse countries in the world. It encompasses direct cultural encounters with locals, guided tours through the medina, and opportunities to learn the ins and outs of haggling with Moroccan vendors. You will have unforgettable experiences in the Sahara desert riding camels and waking up to see the spectacular views of the sunrise. Additional cost applies.
Our on-site team encourages you to explore the city and culture of Madrid. The team facilitates this by offering a robust calendar of events that showcases what makes Madrid special. These activities vary each term, and previous offerings have included cooking classes, museum visits (Reina Sofia and el Prado), tours of the Royal Palace and activities in Retiro Park.
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