2010 Internships in South Africa!

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year Round

Description: Cultural Embrace's Intern in the South Africa program offers participants an incredible opportunity to experience this truly unique country first hand. Earn important hands-on experience in your sector of study that will benefit your resume and your global perspective.

We will match your career objectives with the needs of companies in South Africa. We work with a network of companies that will provide you with practical work experience focusing on your field of study. Please contact Cultural Embrace for details on available internship fields.

Highlights:
Internship in South Africa Offers:
* Practical international work experience in your field of interest
* A reference from your employer upon completion of your term   
* An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Cultural Embrace Offers:
* Guaranteed Internship Offer Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested field of interest. Placement confirmed based on employer's approval prior to departure.   
* Housing
Cultural Embrace includes a private room in a carefully screened and selected host family or a private room in a shared apartment with other students and interns.
* Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance, which is available at extra cost.
* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa from South African immigration (if necessary), but we have no ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
* Cultural Embrace "Culture Kit"
Before your departure, we send you a packet filled with useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides bi-lingual representation in the United States and South Africa prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications: In order to participate in the intern programs, Cultural Embrace requires that you:
* Be 18-30 years of age
* Have experience or education in field of internship
* Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
* Intermediate/advanced level of English (additional language classes available)
* Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
* Possess a high level of responsibility
* Be dedicated to the full term of commitment
* Provide us with a criminal background check

Cost in US$: 3,570 for 8 weeks, 365/week for each added week.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"