Description

Ecuador is a republic in north-western South America sharing borders with Columbia in the north, Peru in the south and the Pacific Ocean in the west. The Galapagos Islands, which belong to Ecuador, are located 965 kilometres offshore. The smallest country in the Andes (272 045 square kilometres) is named after its location on the Equator. The capital of Ecuador is Quito. Because of its geographic features, Ecuador is located en la mitad del mundo, in the middle of the world. 12.1 million people live in an area of 283 560 square kilometres, which is a little larger than Great Britain.

* Amazon
The state stretches from the Pacific coast 600 kilometres further inland to the tributaries of the Amazon, the Rio Napo and the Rio Putumayo. It shares borders with Columbia in the north, Peru in the south and east, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. For many years, there was a political dispute about whether a large part of the Amazons rainforest at the border to Peru should belong to Ecuador or Peru. This dispute was finally settled in October 1988, when a peace treaty between the two countries was signed.

* Andes and Galapagos
The Andes divide the country into three different regions: the coastal plain (Costa), the alpine mountain range of the Andes (Sierra), and the area of the Amazon (Oriente). These areas differ in climate, forms of landscape, kinds of production, landed property and population.

The highest elevation of the country is the Cimborazo (6310 metres). The Galapagos Islands, 1000 kilometres west of the mainland, also belong to Ecuador. They are famous for their unique diversity of rare animals. As impressive as the geographic diversity of the country is, it also hampers the economic and political integration of the Ecuadorian nation.

The three biggest cities are Quayaquil (about 2 million inhabitants), which is the economic centre of the country; the capital Quito (about 1 million inhabitants) is the political centre, and Cuenca (about 500 000 inhabitants) is often called the cultural heart of the country.

Highlights

An internship abroad is the best experience you can have for your professional as well as for your personal development. Experiencing a foreign culture, and having to get organized in a foreign place, are very good ways to broaden your horizons. And when applying for a job, some experience abroad is often expected.

It goes without saying that personnel departments expect most applicants to have knowledge of English as a foreign language. Having a good knowledge of a second foreign language makes you stand out against competitors and, in most cases, opens the door for an interview.

If you would like to visit Ecuador to experience the culture and people whilst improving your Spanish through an internship, we can help. With our extensive network of companies and contacts we are in the perfect position to offer you all the support you need in your application for an internship and/or a language course in Ecuador.

Qualifications

In order to prepare you for the Internship we offer language courses in the local language. Because it is important for us to provide a high quality of language course we only work together with specially chosen language schools. This way you can rest assured that you will be taught by professional teachers that will prepare you fully for the coming Internship. During your Internship with us you will have the chance to meet people from all around the world and improve not only your professional but your personal skills.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for more information!

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

8 weeks

PractiGo's Mission Statement

Since 2001 we have been successfully active in the organization of economically priced internship placements. This means that we can offer you the benefit of our long-term experience throughout the entire organization process and your stay abroad. We have set ourselves the aim of encouraging the intercultural exchange of young people from all over the world. In order for as many young people to take advantage of our program as possible we offer the highest quality for the lowest possible price. We also offer language courses on location to ensure that each intern can understand his or her co-workers during the internship placement and make the best of the time spent abroad. All of our partner schools fulfill the highest standards of quality and are specifically chosen! Through our many years of experience we can proudly say that we offer: * Highest quality at economical prices! * Short lead-times for booking of internships and language courses abroad! * Monitoring throughout the entire program! * Extensive network of companies in almost all sectors! * Free choice of sector and start date! If required we can also organize accommodation. Booking without Risk! With us you are always on the safe side.

Year Founded

2004