Description

Gain professional experience through the Spanish Studies Abroad Semester Internship in Córdoba, Argentina. This program is specifically designed for you to experience Argentine work culture in a field that matches your professional goals and interests. The program structure enriches your integration into cordobe's work culture by providing you with the linguistic and cultural tools necessary for you to meaningfully contribute to your host business or organization.

Because the Semester Internship is aligned with our Advanced Spanish Studies, you will benefit from the cultural guidance and resources that define Spanish Studies programming. The Internship consists of 300 hours of field work, plus accompanying coursework, providing you with 8 semester credits. Prior to the internship, you will begin the semester with an initial language intensive period and take one 4-credit language course to help you prepare for your professional experience. Continual guidance throughout the semester is provided through a 1-credit cross-cultural reflection course and the support of the Resident Director and Internship Supervisor. As a semester internship student, you will also have the option to enroll in one 3-credit course through our regular course offerings.

Similarly, the Summer Internship is aligned with the Córdoba Summer Term. In this intensive 8-week internship, you will complete 263 hours of work in the field for 7 semester credits. In addition to the internship, you will also complete 15 hours of language training in a 1-credit Spanish for Internship Course during the first two weeks, earning a total of 8 credits.

Highlights

To enhance your cultural experience in Argentina, Spanish Studies Abroad organizes various excursions, study visits and other activities throughout the semester. These activities include local day trips as well as overnight excursions to Buenos Aires and different parts of the country. They are coordinated to enhance your class studies and designed to expand your vision of Argentine arts and culture.

Local Study visits include:

* The Iglesia de la Compania, a historic Jesuit church in downtown Cordoba
* The old rectorado building and the rare book collection of Universidad Nacional de Cordoba
* Art exhibits, concerts, and evenings at the theater
* City tour
* Day and overnight excursions include:
- Las estancias jesuitas
- Three-day trip to Buenos Aires
- Weekend trip to another Argentine province

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Please refer to the Spanish Studies Abroad website for up to date program Costs.

Experience Required

yes

The successful completion of one semester of advanced college Spanish or the equivalent. Minimum 3.0 for overall GPA and in Spanish coursework; exceptions may be made with strong recommendations from faculty.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Spanish Studies Abroad's Mission Statement

The mission of Spanish Studies Abroad is to promote our students' in-depth understanding of Spanish-speaking countries, through specifically designed academically rigorous university-level programs. We consider all of our students to be willing to cross cultural boundaries, to live as members of another culture, and to thus learn about others as they learn about themselves. In accordance with our mission to encourage our students to cross cultural boundaries, Spanish Studies promotes equal opportunities within our programs and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. We believe in educating students on cultural tolerance and sensitivity, acceptance of differences, inclusiveness, and how diversity is viewed in other cultures.

Year Founded

1969