Practicum In Society USAC Bilbao, Esther Plaza
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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.
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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
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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!"
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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
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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
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Engineering
Derek Mollin, California State University San Marcos, with Owasys Marketing Director
Jorgen Uusitalo, Diversity Student, SwedenMajor: Engineering
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Voluntary work
Jennine Powell, Point Loma Nazarene University, Major: PsychologyPlacement: non-governmental organization that takes care of children with special needs
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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
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Landscaping
Julia Harakay, University of Idaho, Major: Spanish/ Landscaping Architecture
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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
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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
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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
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Hobbies · Passions
Tara Uren, C-SU Chico
James Detwiler, University of Nevada
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Living on an organic farm
Jill Schwartz, University of Idaho, Major: Agricultural Studies
35 hours per week during 3 consecutive weeks
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Course Requirements
• Company attendance during established hours• Weekly meeting with academic supervisor• Keeping a diary in Spanish• Final report of 2-3 pages