Description

You decide how long you want to do your internship in Uruguay according to your personal time schedule. In doing so, please keep in mind that we ask for a minimum stay of 4 weeks for the internship. This is to assure you have enough time to become familiar with the language and to adjust to your intern position and daily tasks.

Generally, we work with small to medium sized enterprises in Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo. If you have any previous experiences or relevant skills relating to available internships, let us know and we will take such information into account when deciding which internship suits you best and the requirements of the company.

Keep in mind we do not work with lists of possible internship positions or standard programs. Rather, our internships in Montevideo are tailor-made to your needs and preferences. You tell us the work field you are looking to intern in, the duration and important criteria that should be fulfilled and our job is it to arrange the internship accordingly.

Applying for an internship in Uruguay is quite easy. Please follow these 3 basic steps.

Please download and complete the application form. Email us your resume. Please pay the registration fee of USD 75.

If you don't mind adding a recent photo of you to your resume, please fell free to do so. Photos are used widely in resumes in Uruguay and will help the company to get to know you beforehand. Please always specify your needs and expectations. The more information you give us, the easier it is for us to organize an internship in Uruguay that meets your ideas.

Take into account that we will need about 4 to 8 weeks to place you in a company. Generally, we recommend applying with at least 2 months prior to your travel plans.

Do you need any further information? We will be pleased to assist you.

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Highlights

Your comfort is our priority when considering what accommodation will fit you best. Therefore, while staying in Montevideo, we strive to match your expectations of housing with our top-notch options of accommodations. The following options are available for the duration of your internship in Montevideo. Both accommodation arrangements include free ariport pick-up service.

Student Residence:
Living in a student residence is the most convenient option for getting in contact with other young people from around the world. You will have your own room and share the common rooms like the living room, the kitchen and the bath with your mates.

Homestay:
If you want to be part of the real Uruguayan life, then come stay with a local family! All families are carefully selected, monitored and further we provide all options of family styles. Whether you want to stay with a single woman, a couple, or a family with children and prefer non-smoker, pets or no pets, etc. - the decision is in your hands. All families live just outside the city center of Montevideo. Home stay includes two meals per day with the family (breakfast & dinner) so that you can totally immerse yourself into Uruguayan way of life.

Qualifications

Language: Advanced Spanish skills or participation in our Spanish courses in Montevideo

Skills: Depend on internship position

Age: 18+

Vaccination: No vaccination required. However, check with your home country doctor prior to traveling

Insurance: Full travel & medical insurance for Uruguay

Visa: Please request further information

Check out our language courses in Uruguay to get prepared

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

depending on the duration of your stay

Program Fees Include:

Accommodation
Orientation Kit
Local Support
Airport Pick-Up
Activity Calendar

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

Flexible

South America Inside's Mission Statement

Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community! We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!

Year Founded

2003