However, Spanish working hours, including very long breaks at midday in many organizations, mean that it is sometimes difficult to put in three full days per week and students need to be flexible. Students also take two academic courses in addition to their internships. Placements also exist in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Politics interns must be flexible and able to work without a great deal of detailed instruction or direct supervision. Past interns have worked on projects ranging from race relations to public health in Angola to European Union affairs.
Places are also available for interns in refugee agencies.
Some background in political science is helpful, but interns do not need to be Political Science majors. Students with good Spanish skills, who are majoring in all fields and are curious about politics, are encouraged to apply Business and Media Internships Madrid business internships include placements in advertising, computer firms and telecommunications agencies. Media placements are sometimes available in press agencies and film companies. Art Museum Internships Museum internships in Madrid are mainly suitable for Fine Arts or Art History majors interested in museum work. Placements are selected to correspond to the interests of the individual students as well as the needs of the museum.