Internship in Argentina

Officially known as the Argentine Republic, Argentina is a South American country only second in size to Brazil and the 8th largest country in the world. Located between the Andes Mountains (to the west) and the Atlantic Ocean careening around the east and south, Argentina shares borders with Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile. With a large number of its population hailing from Europe, Argentina retains echoes of countries such as Italy and Spain . Argentina itself boasts beautiful, natural sceneries in addition to its multi-faceted cultures - creating an attention-grabbing paradox not found in many other countries.

Argentina 's internship programs are highly organized and respected, offering benefits beyond just professional development . An internship in Argentina presents a wonderful opportunity to be immerged within an amazing culture while simultaneously working in your area of interest. The internship experience in Argentina supplies a number of hands-on experiences while also offering glimpses into the issues affecting developing countries. This international internship is a unique opportunity to truly witness a country's culture, natural beauty and people - all which cannot often be experienced through simple travel.

Orientation, Language and Cultural Immersion

IFRE offers free Basic and Intermediate level Spanish lessons for interns in Argentina during two (2) hours of Spanish lessons each day (totaling 10 hours/week). IFRE does not offer Advanced-level Spanish lessons. Prior to beginning the Spanish language lessons, interns will be administered a brief orientation as well as a diagnostic test to best determine which class best suits their appropriate level of Spanish. Throughout the duration of the language course, interns will be continuously assessed regarding the four designated language acquisition skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing; as well as the four language systems: Grammar Vocabulary, Phonology and Function.

Interns continue to study Spanish while simultaneously working in their respective internship projects for the entire course of the program (maximum 12 weeks). However, interns may choose to take the Spanish classes or work only in an internship project. Spanish Language classes usually begin at 9:00am and run until 11:00am each day. Interns' project times depend on the schedules set by the programs' directors. Some projects begin around 8:00-9:00am in the morning; with some projects having additional hours in the afternoon.

Work in Internship Project (Phase Two)

This is the heart of your internship experience in Argentina . IFRE presently collaborates with different organizations working in the areas of education, human rights, environmental rights and community development to offer meaningful internship opportunities for interns. The selected internship projects/organizations are established, reputed, and all have a history of working with interns in the past. IFRE's internship programs in Argentina provide numerous options for interns to choose from located in and around the splendid city of Córdoba:

	Internship in Argentina – Teaching English Project
	Internship in Argentina – Community Development Project
	Internship in Argentina – NGO (Human and Environmental Rights Project)

Internship in Argentina: Internship Project and Role of Supervisor

One of the most distinguished features of IFRE's internships in Argentina is the guidance of supervisors. Whichever projects you choose, IFRE will assign a qualified supervisor to provide assistance for all interns throughout the duration of their chosen internship. Individuals filling the role of supervisor are usually either the director or chosen staff member of the project which interns choose. During your time as an international intern, you will be assigned a number of duties which volunteers also perform (in this sense, there are very few differences between IFRE's volunteers and interns). Wherein exists the differences between interning and volunteering is that the internship allows individuals to become more deeply involved in their chosen project (i.e. individuals interning in the English-teaching project are able to focus on a number of issues related to education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TESOL, etc.). Please note: the project supervisor DOES NOT develop internships as this is up to the intern to get as much or as little out of their projects. ALL participants should be proactive to ensure the ultimate success of their internships. Supervisors will provide at least five (5) hours each week to make certain that interns are adequately guided.

INTERNSHIP IN Argentina: COLLEGE CREDIT

You can earn academic credit for nearly every type of internship work in Argentina . The best way to receive academic credit is through your college/university. Therefore, please contact your respective faculty/academic advisor about receiving college credit for your internship work. Your college/university may need additional information about the program prior to approval, as well as require you to submit a research paper or other requirements. Alternatively, you can earn academic credit through Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). SCCC offers college credit for international programs such as: study abroad, volunteer abroad, intern abroad, language studies and even cultural-exchanging home-stays. IFRE suggests contacting Professor Steve Tash (please ask us for pertinent contact information) to further explore the option of receiving course credit for your international internship. IFRE is not associated with SCCC; so please make sure that you can transfer SCCC credit to your home university.

INTERNSHIP IN ARGENTINA: ARRANGEMENT FOR ROOM/FOOD

IFRE manages living accommodations and meals within a regional guesthouse located in a charming neighborhood within the city of Córdoba . The city of Córdoba boasts a number of exciting opportunities for interns wanting to see a city with a bright future which still maintains reverberations of its colonial and culture-rich past. Córdoba's plentiful cultural has produced a number of influential writers, its own musical styles (known as 'the cuarteto' in addition to tastes of classical, jazz, rock, pop and electronic), abundant monuments, lively festivals, enthralling theaters and a pulsing nightlife. Interns reside in accommodations which are located just minutes from the downtown area. This unique living situation is often quite conducive to fellow interns becoming acquainted with each other. Furthermore, Spanish AND Tango lessons are provided for participants in these living accommodations which also conveniently double as our local operator's headquarters - ensuring constant contact with in-country coordinators. Interns will receive three (3) local meals each day.

Once the interns program begins, our local staff members maintain contact with interns. We visit our interns every 2 weeks (if possible) and you are always welcome at the local office. We recommend interns stop by the office once a week if they are in the local area just to let us know how they are doing with their home stay and project. If your project is very far, then our local staff members maintain communication by either email and/or phone.

Argentina Internship Program Fee & Dates:

Start Dates: IFRE's internships in Argentina begin on the first and third Monday of each month.

IFRE is proud to offer the same services offered by our competitors but at a highly economical price (nearly 50-175% less!). Furthermore, we at IFRE do not make six-figure salaries. What we DO is work very and effectively to keep costs down for individuals seeking and international internship. We remain constantly devoted to maintaining both the quality of our programs and ensuring the safety of our international interns.

NOTE: IFRE is a 501 (C) 3 organization, so your program fee will be tax deductible as provided by law.

IFRE application fee: US $349. The application fee covers advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries).

Program fee covers airport pick-up, comprehensive insurance, room and food (3 local meals each day) for the entire project period, donation to project, Argentina office expenses (rent, utilities, salaries, vehicle), communication and project coordination as well as Spanish and Tango lessons.

Argentina language program fee: FREE

Additional costs for interns

International and domestic flights, passport, visa extension, personal expenses on water/soft drinks ($1-3 per day), entertainment, laundry, telephone, immunizations.

Allocation of program fee

Argentina Internship program free time

For the duration of the project, interns have their weekends to themselves. There are a number of things to see and do during this free time. While IFRE does not arrange activities during this time off, our local staff members/coordinators can provide invaluable assistance in making appropriate arrangements for travel throughout Argentina . Most interns use this time for self-exploration and country-wide travel. Argentina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world offering numerous opportunities for a truly amazing experience. Please feel free to put the resources offered by our Argentinean staff members to use - travel tips, advice and publications about Argentina.

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