Requirements

• Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• To have a grant
• Previous experience is not necessary, but if available will help us to select the most adequate professional sector and company.
• Participants are expected to be motivated, independent, flexible and open-minded.
• Please, note that the placement offered is likely to be influenced by the applicants´ knowledge of Spanish, plus previous experience and academic level.

Participant’s role and aim of the programme
PUROMUNDO cooperates with more than 300 companies from several sectors where many participants have done their Internships before. The placement will depend on the language skills and experience of each student. This is a selection of several companies we work with:

• Theatre: La Cuadra de Sevilla, Centro de Arte Producciones SC, Dos Lunas teatro,
• Advertising: Imagina Publicidad –CIA Fenicia, Publi&Co, Creacom…
• Journalism and communication: Magnum comunicación, El Giraldillo, 
• Agriculture – environment: Ecologistas en Acción, La Ortiga, ASAJA, CAAE, ADENA
• Social work: Comisón Española de Ayuda al Refugiado, ACNUR, Solidaridad  
• Consulting & Engineering: AYESA, EUROESTUDIOS, Formación y Estrategia, 
• Administration: Museum of carriages, SURAST...
• Travel agencies and Congress: Corte Inglés, VISITOURS, SERCONTUR,Távora...
• Medicine: Médicos del Mundo, Clínica Sagrado Corazón, Centro de Salud CIMME
•  Import/ Export: Guadarte, Comexco, Xtra Ice SL, YARKI...
• Tourism: Sevirama, www.sol.com, hotel Las Casas del Rey de Baeza, Comfortel
• Hotels: Puerta de Triana, hotel Boutique Casa Romana… 
• Architecture and graphic design: DOMOARQ, RLC architects
• ... and many more!

The programme is aimed as a cultural exchange and for the participants to develop their abilities and improve their language skills in a new environment and different culture.

Daily Routine
Once we confirm the placement, a detailed planning of the daily duties will be provided to the participant.

Language Course
Participants with an advanced level of Spanish may commence with the practical training programme without the need to attend a language course. If the participant needs to improve language skills before commencing the practical training, PUROMUNDO offers the possibility of studying in a recognised language school with a maximum of 10 participants per class.

Climate
The weather in Southern Spain is usually sunny. Although Seville has a Mediterranean climate, the province is also affected by the cooling influence of the Atlantic and the Sierras as well as by the somewhat hotter conditions of the Guadalquivir River Valley.

Throughout most of the year, Seville enjoys an essentially mild climate with warm temperatures. Spring and autumn are the ideal seasons for visiting us. With low rain fall end sunny conditions, the pleasant weather is one of the province’s main tourist attractions. In Andalusia there have plenty of warm, sunny day’s right through winter. In July and August, temperatures can get unpleasantly hot.

How to arrive to Seville
You will discover that there is a wide variety of transportation available. You can find different flying options in our web: www.puromundo.com. Seville boasts its own airport, as well as train lines, bus lines and taxi services.

• By Air:
  International Seville Airport: San Pablo (12 km outside Seville)
  Tel.954260915
  Fax.954449025
  Taxi  to  the  airport:
  Fixed  rate  including  luggage:
  -  Mon-Fri, 07:00-21:00: 19,73  €
  - Mon-Fri, 21:00-07:00, weekends & local holidays: 22,00 €
  Bus  to  the  airport:  Tussam
  Tel. 902459954
  Price: 2, 10 €
   
• By Train:
  Train  Station:  Santa  Justa
  Tel. 902240202
  www.renfe.es
  From  Madrid:
  High-speed train AVE, leaves hourly between 7.00 and 22.00. The train takes about 2 ½ hours and costs around 67€.
  From Malaga:
  Train service from the airport to Malaga train station (single ticket 1€).Trains from Málaga to Seville leave daily at 07.40, 10.40, 14.05, 16.35 and 20.13. They take 2 ½ hours for 17,30 €.
   
• By Bus:
  Bus Stations
  - Plaza  de  Armas: Tel.95490  80  40
  - Prado  de  San  Sebastián: Tel.95490  80  40
  - Local   Buses: Tel.900  710  171
  www.tussam.es
  -From  Madrid:
  Bus company Socibus www.socibus.es
  The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Seville (16, 95€ for a return ticket), but it takes 6 hours. Buses leave 8 times a day from the bus station in C/ Menéndez Pelayo 83, tel. 913 03 22 66.
  -From  Málaga:
  Bus Company Alsina Graells, tel. 952 31 82 95
  tickets are worth 13, 89€ and can be bought at Malaga bus station, tel. 952 35
  00 61. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes.
   
• By Car:
  Seville is connected to all major Spanish cities by excellent motorways and freeways that are up to European standards and toll-free except for the A-4 between Seville and Cádiz. Seville and Cádiz are linked by both the A-4 motorway and the N-IV freeway, which in the other direction links Andalusia to Madrid. From Granada and the Costa del Sol, Seville can be reached via the A-92 motorway. From Portugal, the A-49 motorway takes you to Seville via Huelva. In Seville, you can access all the freeways and motorways from the SE-30 ring road, which circles the city and has numerous exits to the city centre.

Moneda
Euro (€)

Hora Local
GMT +1

Comida y Costumbres
Spanish food is appreciated and valued worldwide for its quality and variety of products and dishes. In Spain, the differences in climate and lifestyle that makes each region maintained the tradition food in the area. Recipes reinterpreted by Spanish chefs today have contributed to assess the Spanish cuisine as one of the most interesting parts of the world of gastronomy. As a special note, the Arabic influence in southern Spain is particularly strong in the use of fruits and vegetables, olive oil, spices and some desserts Andalusia. Depending on the city of their choice, students have the opportunity to try regional dishes such as boiled Madrid, the pig of Castille and Leon, the Paella Valencia or Gazpacho Andaluz.

Andalusia is the land of vines and olive trees. This region produces large quantities of olive oil, and grapes with a special flavour, was the genuine sherry. In the recipes in your kitchen is an exotic Arabic influence, especially widely used in desserts almonds, figs, egg yolks and cream with thick caramel. The lids are a tradition in Andalusia and are quite common in bars to accompany the wine or beer with a dish of olives.

With the discovery of America, came to Spain many new products, which will soon be incorporated into the kitchen and Spanish especially in Andalusia. Among the new ingredients include the tomato and pepper, which today are the foundation of many typical Andalusian dishes, and we now know the generic name of gazpachos. Gazpacho, is perhaps one of the most universally known Spanish dishes by foreigners.

Andalusia also comes in a variety of fish and shellfish. Anchovies cooked in many ways, some of the recipes most typical lemon anchovy in the Malaga, fried anchovies and anchovies in vinegar.

Breakfast
Many people take a mid-morning breakfast in a cafe and bar or just coffee and pastries. The fresh orange juice is also popular and can be ordered in most cafeterias. Do not be surprised if offered juice with a bag of sugar. In families, breakfast is a cup of coffee, milk or chocolate milk, served with biscuits, muffins, toast or rolls. Many students take advantage of the rest of the morning to take the second breakfast in the cafeteria because the lunch hour is much later in Spain than in other countries. The most traditional Spanish breakfast is "churros" or "cheers" with hot chocolate. Try a coffee shop or a churrería this typical breakfast, similar to donuts, freshly fried every morning. If you prefer a stronger breakfast, you can ask for a cap tortilla sandwich a mixed or mixed with egg.

Lunch
It is eaten between 13:30 and 16:00 h. and is the main meal of the day for the Spaniards. Almost all restaurants offer a "menu" when the food comes out cheaper than choosing a la carte dishes and can include excellent. A "menu" is normally a starter, one main and dessert. You can choose from 2 or 3 options for each dish, and also includes bread and wine or other beverage.

The first course can be as light as a soup or salad, or as strong as lentils with sausage. The second plate can be fish, meat or chicken. The dessert can be seasonal fruit, pudding or cake. The wine, which is typically included in the menu, it is not the best and often takes the Spanish mixed with \'gas\', slightly sweet and refreshing drink with gas. Of course you can pay more and get a bottle of wine quality. Contrary to what many people think of other countries, it is common that people lie siesta after lunch.

Dinner
Spaniards eat dinner very late compared with other countries, between 21:00 and 23:00 h. especially in the summer or on weekends. While some heavy dinner, others just take something as light appetizers, a salad or sandwich.

Requirements

• Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• To have a grant
• Previous experience is not necessary, but if available will help us to select the most adequate professional sector and company.
• Participants are expected to be motivated, independent, flexible and open-minded.
• Please, note that the placement offered is likely to be influenced by the applicants´ knowledge of Spanish, plus previous experience and academic level.

Documentation

• Application Form with a smiling picture
• Photo
• CV, preferably in Spanish or in English
• Motivation letter, preferably in Spanish or English
• Health Questionnaire signed by a doctor
• Terms & Conditions
• Accommodation questionnaire
• Spanish test
• Copy of the Identity Card or passport
• Medical and liability insurance for the whole stay
• Proof of the grant
• Deposit of 200 €

Visa
Participants from countries requiring a visa cannot be accepted. Only participants from countries which don´t require a visa for stays up to 90 days can be accepted.

Application Procedure

• The participant/agent asks if the application is possible mentioning the destination, dates, duration, etc.
• Participant fill in the whole set of application documents and sends it to PUROMUNDO. Non European Community participants need a STUDY VISA issued by the Spanish Consulate in order to take part in the practical training programme.
• Participants must pay a deposit of € 200 and send a copy of the payment slip to PUROMUNDO. This amount will be deducted from the final invoice amount to be paid before the practical training begins.
• PUROMUNDO confirms the reservation by sending a budget informing of the costs for coordinating the programme.
• The participant/agent sends back the budget signed to PUROMUNDO, the corresponding invoice will be sent.

ONECO needs the whole set of application documents at least 2 months prior to the start of the programme in order to organise the internship.

Conditions
The minimum length is 8 weeks, the maximum is 6 months.

The participant must expect to work between 30 and 40 hours per week.  This may change depending on the company and the department.

Please, note that the internship is an unpaid training and in case of remuneration will be done voluntarily by the company.

Accommodation and Meals
In order to satisfy all individual needs, PUROMUNDO offers several possibilities: accommodation in Spanish families with half or full board or shared flats on self-catering basis. Each participant will be informed about the details of his/ her accommodation prior to arrival.

Dates
Placements are available throughout the year. The arrival day is on a Sunday and the departure day is on a Saturday.

Tutoring and follow up
For those students who have booked a language course, an orientation meeting will be held on their first day, at 8:30 am at the school. For those participants who are not attending a language course, a meeting will be held in PUROMUNDO.

Each month, every participant is evaluated to know how everything is going and in order to solve any problems that may occur. At the end of the programme, both the company and the participant will be evaluated and all the results are included in a final report.

PUROMUNDO will follow up the participants during the whole stay and will be at their disposal for any requirement.

Insurance
Every participant must have a health insurance to cover accidents, death, permanent disability, sanitary assistance. European Community nationals must bring their Certificate of the European Social Security or a private health insurance. All participants must also have the compulsory civil liability insurance that covers personal liability for the practical training. Non-EU participants must supply their own private insurance and civil liability insurance.

Security
Never leave your personal belongings unattended and keep an eye on your wallet and money when you carry them with you. We recommend carrying a copy of your ID or passport in your bag and leave the originals at your accommodation.

Cancellations
Cancellations after the application forms have been sent to PUROMUNDO incur a charge of €200. Once the programme has begun, no refund is made. Change of booking cost €50.

Recomendations

• Always bring emergency funds to pay for unforeseen expenses.
• Be mature enough to face the difficulties of adapting to life in a foreign country
• Have an open mind towards new experiences and situations
• Take an interest in discovering new ways of life in different surroundings
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn

Code of ethics

• Participants shall behave in a responsible manner and respect cultural differences.
• Always wear appropriate and clean clothes and dress smartly.