practicum in society usac bilbao, esther plaza

Practicum in Society

• Learn Spanish Culture through its working environment

• Total inmersion in the language

• High language level required (normally Track 4), minimum GPA of 3.0 and junior standing

• Independent Study in Spanish

• Academic credits without financial compensation (An average of 9-10 hours per week at the company will be 3 credits)

• Placements in a field related to the student’s interest, background or experience.

• Range of different organizations, such as film production, consulting, landscaping, engineering, public libraries, schools or museums.

Museums

Mary Lydum, Antelope Valley College, Major: Spanish, Art HistoryPlacement: Bilbao Modern Art Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao)

Museums:

• Archaeological museum

• Maritime museum

• Modern Art museum

Library

Sara Newkirk, University of Idaho, Major: Spanish/Public CommunicationPlacement: Local branch of Bilbao Main Library

"I saw the same people almost every day; that way, I got to become friends with some of them!"

Library

Aimee Hiss, University of Nevada, Major: International Affairs

Currently working at the library of the American School in Bangladesh

Courtney Gaffney, University of Iowa, Major: Health Promotions

Communication

"On Mondays, there are 48 newspapers to read. Sixteen a day since Saturday!"

Lauren Maher, University of Iowa,

Major: Communications, placed in a communication company

“While doing my internship in a film production company, I participated in the filming of some TV commercials”

Julie Garcia, Boise State University

Engineering

Derek Mollin, California State University San Marcos, with Owasys Marketing Director

Jorgen Uusitalo, Diversity Student, SwedenMajor: Engineering

Voluntary work

Jennine Powell, Point Loma Nazarene University, Major: PsychologyPlacement: non-governmental organization that takes care of children with special needs

Health

Danielle Watkinson, Kirkwood Community College, confirming patient appointments at a local clinic

“Asides from specific vocabulary, I learned a lot about how to conduct medical studies”

Ivonee McleanRice University

She was placed at the Research Division of the Department of Epidemiology of Galdacano Hospital

Currently working as a medical researcher specialized in epidemiology

Landscaping

Julia Harakay, University of Idaho, Major: Spanish/ Landscaping Architecture

Teachers Aid

• Open to any student independently of their level in Spanish language

• Specially interesting to Education majors• Weekly meetings with teachers to go over class

materials and preparation

Teachers Aid

Christopher Felkel with his students

“I was able to feel what it is like to be a teacher”

Adam Lopez, Southern Connecticut State University

Teachers Aid

“My favorite part was to meet with my assigned teacher to plan the next class”

Ariel Shaeps, University of California at Santa Barbara, Major: Global Studies

Hobbies · Passions

Tara Uren, C-SU Chico

James Detwiler, University of Nevada

Living on an organic farm

Jill Schwartz, University of Idaho, Major: Agricultural Studies

35 hours per week during 3 consecutive weeks

Course Requirements

• Company attendance during established hours• Weekly meeting with academic supervisor• Keeping a diary in Spanish• Final report of 2-3 pages