Intern with Elebaires - Variety of fields available!

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year-round

Description: The Elebaires Internship Program is an excellent way to complement your Spanish courses. It is a great way to perfect your language ability while learning about Argentine culture and gaining valuable experience in your field of choice. All Elebaires students are eligible to intern, as we offer placements for students, graduate students and professionals.

We offer internships in a variety of areas (monthly cost varies depending on placement field), from non-profit organizations to art galleries to international companies and investment firms. Interning is one of the most effective ways of improving your Spanish while building up your resume and honing your vocational skills. It also works as a catalyst to truly immerse you the local culture.

During your internship, you will not only contribute to your placement site through your collaborative vocational efforts, you will also learn a substantial amount about Argentine culture and the differing work environments as your placement will not only be a place for you to work, it will most importantly be a place for you to learn. Being an intern is an extremely rewarding apprenticeship. You will work closely with professionals from your field, and will have one specific mentor who will make sure that you have all everything you need in order to learn and contribute productively during your internship.

All Elebaires interns get a leg up in their profession as a result of this wonderful opportunity for international experience. Our placements are of the utmost quality with experienced and professional mentors who will make sure your internship experience is unforgettable.

Qualifications: The Elebaires Internship Program is open to students of all ages worldwide including undergraduate students, college graduates, graduate students, young professionals as well as students who have already progressed in their chosen career path or want to try out a new field.

Requirements include:
* Minimum middle- intermediate Spanish level. If you do not meet the minimum requirements you are more than welcome to take Spanish classes to reach the necessary level and then can begin your internship after you have achieved the minimum language requirement.

* Must be enrolled in at least a two week Spanish program.
* Completed and submitted registration form and internship application.
* Brief two page essay describing why you want to intern in Buenos Aires.
* CV/Resume in Spanish and English.
* Placement fee deposit (USD 50).

Cost in US$: Please see website

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

ELEBAIRES - Spanish Courses in Buenos Aires's Mission Statement: Elebaires is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina where we will create many opportunities for you to discover our country along with its beautiful destinations, unique traditions and cultures. At ELEBAIRES we are made up of a team of university-educated academics that have oriented their careers towards teaching our native Spanish language. We believe that it is necessary to offer a unique space for foreign students, tourists, professionals or entrepreneurs that want to acquire and familiarize themselves with Latin American language and culture.

Year Founded: 2005