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ABOUT US

PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

OLESAY is an international education provider specialized in work-related experiences for students, professionals and foreigners in Spain.

International internships offer a unique challenge for the learners, plunging them into the professional world, while also presenting noteworthy opportunities in intercultural communication.

Spain is a worldwide leader in renewable energies, high-speed rail, infrastructure, biotechnology, animation, video games, pharmaceuticals, tourism and gastronomy.

Our competitive edge is enhanced by partnering with major academic institutions such as universities and research centers and with a network of private companies leaders in fields of innovation.

INTERNSHIP

WHAT WE DO

TESTIMONIALS

OLESAY STORIES

Harry Vélez-Quiñones | Distinguished Professor of Hispanic Studies University of Puget Sound

When it comes to sourcing, matching, and overseeing internships in Spain there is no one that can match. OLESAY worked with us showing imagination, determination, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
Irene Salinas | Assistant Professor University of New Mexico

Leading the Biology Internships in Spain Summer Program (University of New Mexico) in conjunction with OLESAY has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my scientific career. I have seen my students grow as persons and researchers and I was able to guide them through this exciting and exploratory process. The internship seminars and visits to research centers around Madrid were outstanding and open up new career perspectives to my students. I cannot wait for the next edition in 2018.
Marilis Mediavilla | Spanish and Portuguese Studies, University of Washington

Olesay stands out for their quality, commitment, and accountability in their work-streams. Regarding their partnership with us, they work tirelessly to meet our common goal, which is to attain high satisfaction among students. Olesay's invaluable experience has been fundamental in defining the vision of the program, and also in executing the planning and programming to provide our students with a unique learning experience. They are a distinguished core leadership team that has helped ensure a successful edition of the program.
Maria Rippon | Assistant Professor, Spanish, Furman University

Olésay coordinated Furman's inaugural internship program abroad in the spring and summer of 2018. Our students interviewed via Skype and were placed in prestigious schools, a world-renowned scientific research institute, a teaching hospital, a national NGO that represented more than 29,000 organizations, and an international innovator in business. They received an excellent orientation from Olésay, continual support throughout the length of their internship, and the opportunity to reflect on the experience. Olésay's partnership with the University of Nebrija enables students to take intensive language classes and to stay with host families. The students and I, as faculty director, could not be more pleased with the experience. I have had numerous inquiries about when we will next offer this program. Since Olésay coordinates the internships and gives each student such personal attention, it certainly would be possible to supervise from afar.
Joe Rojo, Director for International Programs, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida.

It is a great pleasure to work with OleSay. They have provided our students with great options to intern while studying in Madrid. The placements they have located for our students have challenged them to be creative, productive and have given them the invaluable opportunity of working in a Spanish speaking environment. Having students intern, also allows for a richer and more immersive study abroad experience. The team at OleSay monitors the progress of our students to ensure they are successful at their internships. In addition, they host numerous seminars to help them learn about Spanish work culture and business in Europe.
Elizabeth Montes Garcés | Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Canada

Olésay is an efficient and reliable internship agency that has provided outstanding opportunities for our students to learn and excel. It has an excellent network of research centres, universities, schools, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and large corporations. I usually take students to Alcalá de Henares every spring for the University of Calgary’s study abroad program. Students enrol in courses on language, culture, and Spanish for business at the University of Alcalá de Henares, as well as an internship with Olésay. Our students have benefited greatly from such a rewarding international experience since it allows them to acquire and hone specific language skills according to the field of expertise they are interested in. Internships at renowned research centres associated with the Universities of Alcalá and Madrid have been particularly rewarding, permitting our students to pursue hands-on research in topics such as water quality and soil contamination. Our students have also been fortunate to gain valuable experience while working with the Spanish Red Cross, and several NGOs. For those interested in business studies, Olésay has managed to place students within large corporations where they are able to work closely with industry experts on advertising campaigns, or in 3-Star Michelin restaurants where they have been part of the promotion team.