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 Travel to India ! There are many worlds within this one country – full of incredible beauty, diversity, culture and opportunities for exploration, travel, discovery and internship projects. India has a rich past and is a country full of contrasts. India is paradise for those familiar with the country's multi-faceted delights. For those traveling for the first time to this amazing country many surprises await!
India is home to more than one billion people and the country defines the word “diversity” and language, culture and religious differences abound. India travel has been called an “intoxicating cultural cocktail” by Lonely Planet. Gastronomical adventures – spiritual journeys – wildlife safaris – historical expeditions – cricket matches – Bollywood and more await the adventurous internship abroad traveler in India .
IFRE established offices in 2006 in Delhi . We understand India and your overwhelming urge to explore and work in this beautiful country. IFRE invites you to join our internships program in India . Serve local communities, share your experience and compassion with others while you complete an internship and explore this vibrant country!
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INTERNSHIP IN INDIA: ACADEMIC CREDIT |
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You can earn academic credit for most internship projects in India . The best way to receive academic credit is by pre-arranging the project with your college/university. It is up to an intern to communicate with faculty/academic advisors regarding college credit for internship work PRIOR to applying to IFRE. Your college/university may require additional information prior to approval and may require students to submit pre/post research or other requirements.
Alternatively, you can earn academic credit through Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). SCCC offers college credit for a variety of international programs (study abroad, volunteer abroad, intern abroad, language studies and even cultural-exchanging home-stays). IFRE recommends contacting Professor Steve Tash (we can provide contact details) to further explore this option of receiving academic credit for your international internship. IFRE is not associated with SCCC and it is up to the intern to arrange to transfer SCCC course credit to their university/college of choice.
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LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION |
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 In India , IFRE offers one week of language and cultural orientation in Delhi . This important week long intensive language and cultural immersion program includes: language training, historical lessons, exposure to various Indian cultures and ways of life, visits to local villages/towns/markets, guided exploration of Delhi and local tourist attractions. This IFRE program will submerge you in Indian culture, customs, history and day to day life that will greatly improve your time as an intern in India . When you understand the language and cultural details in your surroundings, your intern experience will be elevated and much more gratifying.
However, you can choose to take the Language and Cultural immersion program or go directly into an internship project. If you choose to participate in this one week Language and Cultural immersion course, your internship program will begin the Monday following this one-week of Language and Cultural Immersion taught in and around Delhi . This experience should not be missed! Often international travelers reflect and say they wished they would have had an opportunity to first receive training on customs, language and history. This is your chance!
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INTERNSHIPS in INDIA WORK PROJECTS |
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 IFRE interns projects in India support local orphanages, health centers and HIV/AIDS projects. Internship projects in India are available in both Delhi and Jaipur. Interns may choose to support any of these projects in India and help us expand this legacy of community service, sharing their love and passion to local children and communities.
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INDIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FEE & DATES: |
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Start Dates: Internship programs starts on the following (first and third Monday of each month)
IFRE is a 501(c)3 organization, so your program fee will be tax deductible. IFRE Interns is proud to offer an extensive assortment of programs at very reasonable prices ( and may rank “best priced and best value” among the many internship abroad organizations in the USA/Europe/New Zealand ). Our programs are now more affordable than ever. We are proud to focus on the humanitarian aspect of our business, not the profit. We work very hard and smart to keep costs down, especially for you the intern, as we know the value of your donated time and efforts. We remain devoted to maintaining both the quality of the program and the safety of all interns involved. Below is a brief summary of the program fee and services that IFRE Interns offers. IFRE fees comprise of two separate fees. An application fee of $349 USD (covers advertising, staff/office expenses, etc.) and a nominal weekly program fee (covers room/board, insurance, field support, etc).
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Internship program fee (US$) |
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What's Included in Program Fee |
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| 1 week: |
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| 2 weeks: |
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| 3 weeks: |
$547 |
| 4 weeks: |
$652 |
| 5 weeks: |
$757 |
| 6 weeks: |
$862 |
| 7 weeks: |
$967 |
| 8 weeks: |
$1,072 |
| 9 weeks: |
$1,177 |
| 10 weeks: |
$1,282 |
| 11 weeks |
$1,387 |
| 12 weeks: |
$1,492 |
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* Language and cultural immersion program $250
* Airport receive, transfer (50 KM) $49
* Please add $5 per day for HIV/AIDS Project
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Additional costs for interns |
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International flights, visa application/extension, daily personal expenses, laundry etc.
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INTERNSHIP IN INDIA: ARRANGEMENT FOR ROOM |
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 IFRE manages living accommodations, provides meals and supervision for interns for the entirety of their stay in India . During the internship period, most interns stay in our safe and secure home base, project hostel or host families. Our office and home base is located in Gurgaon, a beautiful city 40 miles a way of Delhi international airport. This location is very safe and manned with onsite security. It is a clean, sparsely furnished apartment but will meet all your needs as an IFRE interns. It is close to the local bus station. Info on amenities close by and transportation to nearby city, etc. internet café, restaurant and supermarket, local police station. This is the ideal arrangement for sharing your daily experiences with fellow interns and local staff. Home base bedrooms have multiple beds, so interns will usually share a room (same gender). Our in-country coordinator also lives at our home base to assist our interns 24/7.
Dependent on the season and flow of interns, you may be placed with a local host family or project hostel (mostly in orphanage). Our host families are socially respected and are experienced with hosting international interns. They have strong interest in our interns' safety and well being and demonstrate this with caution and care. In most host family situations, interns will share a room with another intern of the same gender. Another viable option is an at-orphanage stay. Many orphanages in India have set aside special rooms to house international interns.
IFRE arranges room, food and supervision for interns throughout the program. All of IFRE's cooks prepare a variety of delicious Indian food (naan, dahl and chapatti breads, curries, rice and pickles/chutneys). Details covering the arrangements for room/food are outlined in the prepared placement details. Interns will also have 24/7 access to IFRE's office as well as the mobile numbers of in-country coordinators. In addition, the director of the orphanage will serve as a local contact person for interns. IFRE's staff also visits each intern every 1-2 weeks as part of our program.
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INDIA Internship program free time |
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Interns have free time for the duration of their internship project, weekends and the Language and Culture program. While IFRE does not arrange activities during this time off, our local staff, members and coordinators can provide priceless assistance in making appropriate arrangements for travel in India . It's the time for self-discovery and learning. It's time to explore this foreign culture and exotic land. Our IFRE local coordinators/staff are available to give you free advice, travel tips and helps to book your travel.
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