Engaging Internships in Argentina

Program Description

Puentes Abroad builds bridges to connect undergraduate students and recent graduates with professional and cultural opportunities in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Puentes customizes internship options in Argentina according to your professional interests and goals. Internship opportunities range from educational and human rights nonprofits to healthcare agencies and tech companies - with many other high-performing nonprofits and businesses in between.

The focus of the internship is a keystone project, which you lead and conclude during the duration of the internship. The keystone project is designed to directly contribute to one of the internship site’s key work areas so that you gain real experience and know-how through substantial, mission-driven work. In addition to this project, you are responsible for carrying out daily activities as required by the internship site.

Find more information regarding the application process by sending an inquiry.

Highlights

-Take your education outside the classroom
- Intern and be immersed in Argentina!
- Learn Spanish while engaging culturally and professionally in Buenos Aires
- Customized and meaningful internships in Buenos Aires
- Personalized professional development, engaging cultural activities, and constant support before, during, and after the Puentes adventure

Qualifications

The Puentes experience is ideal for people who are eager to learn outside the classroom and who enjoy creative problem solving and tackling new experiences with an open mind and an optimistic enthusiasm. There are no language requirements or deadlines to apply.

Internship Types

What`s Included

-Internship: an engaging internship at a high-performing nonprofit or business in Buenos Aires
-Professional Enrichment: one-on-one mentoring sessions with Puentes staff on professional development topics, such as resume building, interviewing skills, and presenting
-Cultural Immersion: become immersed in the “porteño” culture through a city tour, tango lesson, and day trip to an Argentine ranch
-Optional Spanish Courses: intensive Spanish classes if you desire to jumpstart your integration
-Housing: pre-screened housing with homestay families, or shared apartments, or student residences to ensure comfort, safety and ideal location
-Puentes Support: constant, reliable 24-7 support