Description

Of course, doing an internship is a good way to gain practical knowledge and experience before making that transition to the real world. Doing an internship through AMPED, however; is a great way to break away from the pack.

AMPED offers a host of internship options throughout Ecuador, including the Galapagos, to help challenge and expand participants' learning and skills.

Interns are paired with an expert mentor in their area of interest that can give them a higher level of trained and personalized guidance that will help further their knowledge and development. Participants are also afforded some creative latitude to design their own internship program. That is, in addition to deciding their focus area, prospective interns have input concerning their work objectives and the type of work responsibilities they hope to have. Based upon questionnaire responses submitted, AMPED's staff and in-country partners will work with project staff to identify an internship assignment that is the most suitable fit and that best matches participants' interests.

In order to gain the most benefit from an internship, those interested are encouraged to consult their college or university advisor for assistance with developing their internship plan, including goals and objectives as advisors through their own research may be able to provide critical insight. Being informed about such matters will help interns to better target their interest and focus.

Finally, just as with our volunteer program, interns need to be prepared to demonstrate initiative. The level of involvement and satisfaction is directly related to the level of individual commitment.

Eligibility
Internship candidates need to be college or university students that have completed at least 60 hours of college course credit and must be willing to make a 4 or 10 week minimum commitment, depending on the internship placement. Generally, medical, education, and social work internships require at least a 4 week commitment. All other internship programs require a 10 week minimum commitment.

In addition, the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish may be required a basic Spanish level for 4 week internship programs and an intermediate Spanish level for 10 week internship programs.

Intensive Spanish language classes can be arranged prior to beginning an internship assignment if necessary.

Sample Concentrations

* Agriculture and Natural Resources
* Hospitality
* Tourism
* Architecture
* Law
* Computers
* Marketing
* Economics
* Media and Journalism
* Education
* Medicine
* Engineering
* Psychology
* Environmental Science
* Social Work

Please contact us for more information.

Highlights

Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with the locals in the community and their internship assignment.

Participants interning in Quito and Puerto Lopez receive 2 hours of FREE Spanish lessons Monday-Friday for the duration of their stay, up to 120 hours.

Qualifications

Participants must have already completed 60 college/university credit hours. Depending on the internship a basic to intermediate Spanish level may be required.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Starting at 1,070

Program Fees Include:

Includes project set-up arrangements, three meals/day (except Sundays) airport pick-up, host family accommodations, laundry service, orientation, and 24/7 emergency in-country staff support. Spanish lessons are only available in Quito and Puerto Lopez. Participants will also receive information regarding their placement prior to their departure. Placement information, will include in-country contact information, alternative accommodations for delayed arrivals, currency exchange, phone and internet communication, laundry, etc.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

2008