Intern in Ecuador
World Endeavors
 

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Program Terms • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Art/Fine Arts • Business Administration • Communications • Computer Science • Counseling • Dance • Drama • Ecology • Economics • Education • English as a Second Language • Environmental Management • Environmental Studies • Family and Home Studies • Forestry • Fourth World Studies • Government • Graphic Design • Horticulture • Humanities • Information Systems • Interdisciplinary Studies • International Relations • Journalism • Landscape Architecture • Liberal Arts • Marketing • Museum Studies • Nursing • Psychology • Public Administration • Public Policy • Quechua Language • Social Sciences • Social Work • Theater • Urban and Regional Planning • Zoology and Wildlife Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Guayaquil - Ecuador • Language of Instruction: English and Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Ecuador is one of those rare destinations in the world that seems to have the right combination of natural beauty, intriguing history, and vibrant culture. Nestled along the Equator in the northwest corner of the South American continent, much of the country still remains wild and uncharted. It is a home to the highest active volcano in the world, pristine Pacific beaches, and virgin tropical rainforests as well as ancient Incan history now echoed through the lively Ecuadorian culture. Join World Endeavors for an affordable and unique internship opportunity in Ecuador. A wide variety of internships are available including international business, marketing, public relations, sports management, graphic design, education, social work, architecture and landscape architecture, city planning, environmental studies, and cuisine. Many of the internships are one-of-a-kind, such as our event-coordination internship. Interns are needed to coordinate public speaking engagements for world leaders and celebrities visiting Ecuador. Another internship includes projects with the Central Bank of Ecuador, the government institution that defines monetary policy for the nation. In addition to an incredible internship, all programs of one month or longer include Spanish language training during the first two weeks. Several excursions are also included to help familiarize participants with the city, the surrounding area, and the Ecuadorian culture. Excursions may include visits to volunteer projects, festivals, city tours, river tours, social events, museum tours, and beach visits. Participants will find ample opportunities to become immersed in Latin American life throughout their experience in Guayaquil. In addition to the internship, participants will have the chance to join a unique cultural exchange program that allows them to exchange an hour of Spanish language tutoring from a Ecuadorian student for an hour of conversation in English. In addition, several cultural activities and excursions are organized for the intern such as visits to the market, tourist attractions, city tours, river tours, a visit to the beach and sporting events. This is a great way to help participants begin to integrate more into the Ecuadorian society while making friends and having fun. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the internship to ensure that their home institution will give them credit for their international internship. Eligibility Participants are required to take a written language exam in order to assess the appropriate placement in language classes. A follow-up language interview will be conducted after participants arrive in Ecuador. Many internships are available for absolute beginners in Spanish with little experience in their preferred field. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat Participants stay with local Ecuadorian families in shared and single room accommodations or in intern housing. Accommodations are safe, clean, modest, and comfortable and provide easy access to public transportation. Program Costs 1 month $ 1,210 2 months $ 1,560 3 months $ 1,960 4 months $ 2,260 5 months $ 2,610 Costs Include:  Two weeks of intensive language and cultural training, Shared apartment or home stay accommodations, Orientation including a welcome reception in Ecuador, English speaking director in Ecuador for your support, Cultural activities and excursions, Airport reception and drop-off, Cultural exchange with Ecuadorian students and Incredible internship opportunities. Dates Participants can start the 1st or 15th in the month of their choice. Participants should plan to apply no later than 90 days prior to their placement start date. Contact World Endeavors 2518 29th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA Tel: 612-729-3400 Fax: 612-729-3401 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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