2010 Internships in Ecuador!

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year round

Description: Experience in your field of interest can put your a step ahead of the competition, whether it is for a job, a spot in a graduate program, or just to help you determine if this is what you want to be doing for the rest of your life! The Intern in Ecuador program with Cultural Embrace gives you not only this competitive advantage but also adds the extra element of having international experience, something that is becoming more and more essential in this shrinking world.

Cultural Embrace can arrange an internship placement for you in locations across Ecuador: in the highlands, the coast, the Amazon region or in the Galapagos islands. The placements are offered year round in fields such as architecture, business, dentistry, medicine, hospitality and tourism, social work, interior design, law, IT, real estate, marketing and public relations, education and media.

The minimum duration for this internship program is 8 weeks. You must have an basic to intermediate level of Spanish or higher. You might have to take a proficiency test prior to your placement, and if you need additional lessons to get your language skills up to par, we can arrange optional Spanish classes. Most internships are NOT paid due to legal visa regulations, however a bonus could be offered at the discretion of the company.

Highlights:
Internship in Ecuador 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 employers approval prior to departure.
* Housing
Your program fee includes housing with a carefully selected and screened host family. You will stay in a private room on the mainland, or shared room (with another foreign student) in the Galapagos Islands (depends on placement and season). We can also assist in the booking of private rooms or rental apartments for an additional charge.   
* Meals
Three meals a day, seven days a week are provided by the host family (except on Isabela island where there is no lunch or dinner on Sundays).
* Arrival Assistance
Airport pickup and transfer included in program fees. Return transfers to the airport may be organized before or while in Ecuador for an additional fee.
* Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy includes basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travelers insurance, which is available at extra cost.
* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa from Ecuadorian 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 Ecuador 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 Spanish (additional 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$: 2,300 for 8 weeks.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• 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"