Description

Intern in Chile is an independent program whereby candidates gain real international work experience while immersing themselves in another culture. The program begins with a three-week intensive Spanish course with local Chilean teachers. Candidates will then participate in 4-hour a day internships in small to mid-sized, Chilean-owned companies or organizations. Part of the application process is a phone interview to ensure that candidates are placed in the Sector that best corresponds to them. We can usually guarantee placement. The program is not competitive and we place year-round, starting the first Monday of each month.

In the Chilean Public Health System we are able to place interns with health care backgrounds. It is here that their studies and their budding knowledge and their desire to help others can be delivered most effectively, and to a great extent to a largely underserved population who needs it most. We can place candidates in Hospitals and in Emergency Room settings. There are also places where candidates who have not yet finished, or perhaps who have not yet quite decided on this field, can be placed. In both, candidates will be able to observe and assist those who are working hands on, directly with patients.

Within rehab and physical therapy, in Chile known primarily as "Kinesiologia" we have several institutions that will accept our candidates and that offer the ability for them to experience this growing sector first-hand in an international setting.

Participation in this program will massively upgrade your Resume and provide the ability to become fluent in Spanish. All candidates have a Spanish Supervisor at their work assignments, plus an English-speaking Intern Advisor living in Vina. This is a fairly customized program and process, with anywhere from 3 to 10 candidates starting programs each month. Housing is your own room in a shared apartment or a homestay with a Chilean family - you choose (please ask for price differences).

Highlights

This is what makes us better and different:

* The amount of time you choose to intern is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 1 to 12 months
* This can be a non-academic or academic internship - you decide
* 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes are included in the fee
* Several half- and full-day excursions are included in the fee
* Lodging is included. Your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates, or you may opt to live with a Chilean family
* You will be met at the airport when you arrive in Santiago, Chile, and taken directly to your lodging
* Internships are for approximately 4 hours each day, 5 days per week
* You will gain real, international work experience to add to your resume
* You can become fluent in Spanish, especially during the longer programs

** This program is economical - Shop around and compare prices!

** This program is meant to be 50% work experience and 50% cultural / language acquisition and immersion.

Qualifications

Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Some Spanish is necessary. Candidates should be at college level or graduate level. For some health care positions, some previous experience is required.

Qualities required are: dependability for your work assignment, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.

Intern Types

• Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

From USD 2,345 to USD 5,545 for 1-6 months, plus USD 150 non-refundable application fee.

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure interview, written materials and counseling and assistance as needed
* Airport pickup on arrival
* Housing for duration of program - own private room in shared apartment, or homestay option (inquire for price as this option includes meals and laundry)
* 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes
* Some excursions included during first 3 weeks
* Internship placement in chosen sector
* English speaking staff in-country and in the USA for support if needed

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application
• Letters of Reference