Intern in Ecuador
Location
Ecuador: Quito
Description
Come live 9,000 feet above sea level in this high-altitude haven for all things fun. Markets, mountains, city culture, beaches, jungles, crater lakes, and the Galapagos are all nearby. On Intern in Ecuador, you will get a professional internship tailored to your skills and interests and community needs. You will experience:
* Local community development opportunities - You can really get to know your host community and learn about the unique challenges Ecuadorians face by working in an orphanage, clinic, women's center, or any of our other intern placements.
* Resume-boosting experience - Besides gaining skills in your field, you'll be gaining valuable international work experience and professional references for the future. This will certainly help during the post-graduation job search!
* Strong staff support - Before your trip you will work with CIS staff in the US, and once you arrive in Quito, our site director will help you with internship and homestay placement, excursions, and general support.
* Amazing sites in Ecuador - This geographically small country is packed with adventure activities and opportunities for cultural exploration, and it boasts beautiful scenery and amazing biodiversity--the Galapagos Islands are nearby!
* A fascinating, historic city - Quito's entire downtown, with its fascinating blend of old and new, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so it's hard to go wrong when exploring.
Highlights
* Visit volcanoes, beaches, rain forest, waterfalls, mountain villages, market towns, and more!
* Improve your Spanish
* Hands-on, custom internship
* Go for any amount of time whenever is best for you
* Live with a local family
* Amazingly affordable
* Strong on-site support from our site director
* Great, inexpensive Andean cuisine, including local specialty cuy (guinea pig!)
* Thriving artisan markets throughout the city
* Learn some fancy salsa moves in one of many dance studios and then strut your stuff with impressive salseros on the dance floor
* Visit nearby ruins to learn about Quito's importance in the Incan empire