Tourism Internship in Chile

  Chile

• Valparaiso: 
Valparaiso
• Vina del Mar: 
Vina del Mar

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: First Monday of every Month

Description: Programs start the first Monday of each month, all year long (Remember: in Chile, summer time is December - March!). Work assignments are 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Housing is your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates all apartments are in easy distance of the beach -- or with a Chilean family, you choose. 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes, plus excursions are included when you first arrive. This is a fairly customized program and process, with anywhere from 3 to 10 candidates starting programs each month. Participation in this program will massively upgrade your Resume and provide the ability to become fluent in Spanish. All candidates have a Chilean Supervisor at their work assignments, plus an English-speaking Intern Advisor living in Vina del Mar.

Since Vina del Mar relies heavily on tourism, there are several medium-size hotels and tourist agencies that offer internship possibilities for foreign candidates. During the summer (December to February), the jobs are mainly related to customer service, while from March to November, they are mainly related to planning and creating new marketing and communication strategies.

Highlights: Highlights: This is what makes us better and different:
* The amount of time you choose to intern is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 1 to 12 months
* This can be a non-academic or academic internship - you decide
* 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes are included in the fee
* Several half- and full-day excursions are included in the fee
* Lodging is included. Your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates, or opt to live with a Chilean family
* You will be met at the airport when you arrive in Santiago, Chile, and taken directly to your lodging
* Internships are for approximately 4 hours each day, 5 days per week
* You will gain real, international work experience to add to your resume
* You can become fluent in Spanish, especially during the longer programs

** This program is economical - shop around and compare prices **

This program is meant to be 50% work experience and 50% cultural / language acquisition and immersion.

Cost: Program costs run from $1,765US for 1 month to $3,100 for 3 month programs. (+ $150US non-refundable Application Fee). This is all inclusive, no hidden fees! (Airfare is not included.)

Qualifications: Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Some Spanish is helpful although we can and do place beginner - beginners. Candidates should be at college level or graduate level, though we have some "gap-year" candidates. Qualities required are: dependability for your work assignment, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.

Cost in US$: $1,765-$3,100 (1-3 months. Inquire for longer programs)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application