Full Time Internship | Lisbon

Apartment

• Single or shared room
• En-suite bathroom
• Desk
• Shared living/dining area
• Full Kitchen
• Located just outside of the city center

Geography

Lisbon is famous for its sunny weather, colorful buildings, Fado music, and friendly locals. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, dating back to 205 BC. It was built on top of 8 hills and a Roman city.

Architecture

Beautiful architecture is abundant with it’s black and white, patterned stones also known as Portuguese pavement, adorning the sidewalks and public squares all over the city. Lisbon is home to one UNESCO site, the Tower of Belém which was constructed in 1502.

Cuisine

Lisbon is home to one of the world’s most top secret recipes, the Pastéis da nata, a sweet creamy desert with a flaky crust adorned by locals and tourists alike.

Sabrina Azevedo

Sabrina is a native of Brasília, Brazil. She studied medicine before pursuing studies in photography in Barcelona and Lisbon. She spent several years as a student abroad, considering it one of her most rewarding experiences. With a background spanning multiple fields including medicine, photography, and art education, she brings a diverse skill set to her work. Sabrina joined AIFS Abroad in 2023 and currently serves as the Lisbon Director and Location Coordinator.

To help you get a true taste of Portuguese culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events may include:

• Guided city tour
• Visit to Sintra
• Tour of the famous Lisbon market
• Fado evening

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Lisbon and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Portugal. Previous excursions have included:

Sintra (Portugal)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
Sintra is known for its lavish and exuberant palaces, from the Palacio Nacional de Sintra to the Moorish castle, from the arabesque influences apparent in the Monserrate Palace, to the influence of the Templar Knights in the well of the Quinta da Regaleira. A guided journey through medieval history. Full-day trip.

Belem (Portugal)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
The tower of Belém served as a lighthouse and saw many of Portugal’s greatest explorers leave and return from their transatlantic voyages. It is a marvel of medieval and military architecture. Transportation via tram from the city center to the lighthouse tower and its adjacent park. Half-day trip.

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.