Intern in Mexico

  Mexico

• Oaxaca: 
Oaxaca

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Internships begin the first Saturday or each month. There is a 2 week minimum duration required.

Description: Intern and gain hands-on experience in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxaca is a world cultural heritage site and home to Pre-Colombian archeology, Spanish colonial history and modern culture. As an intern, you will work abroad with the community and one of our affiliated non-governmental organizations (NGO's), government social programs or a self-initiated project. Your project is determined by community need as well as your skills and interests. You will be part of real, sustainable development. A designated Project Coordinator guides each intern through the project planning, execution, and conclusion phases of their program.

In addition, interns enjoy a flexible program structure which allows them to gradually increase their level of immersion. Live with a local family, take Spanish classes tailored to your level, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Programs also include cultural and adventure excursions including visits to Zapotec ruins, hikes in the mountains around Oaxaca and local festivities.

Highlights:
- Boost your resume with a professional experience abroad
- Immerse yourself in Spanish language
- Live with a local family
- Give back to your host community through service projects
- Visit incredible Zapotec ruins

Cost in US$: $1,895 for the first 2 weeks; $385/additional week *cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000