Description

We are the only non-profit organization that creates affordable, customized, individual sea turtle research internship packages for U.S. undergraduate and graduate science students.

We go to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, or Brazil and interns earn at least 6 units of credit. You can work at a sea turtle research center on the beach or in a lab, collect data in the field for your paper, and immerse yourself in the local Latin culture.

Highlights

What we offer that others don't:
* Immersion study abroad - no large groups or classrooms
* Scholarships for qualified minorities
* Customized packages that fit your schedule, budget, and language abilities
* We help you publish and present your work at professional conferences.

Two-thirds of our interns publish with their mentors and 80% of our graduated interns have landed jobs with sea turtle or other conservation groups!

Qualifications

Must be 20 years of age. Conversational Spanish/Portuguese desired but not required. Must be able to live with basic amenities.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

3000+ for three months

Program Fees Include:

Our packages are individualized and flexible around your budget and tastes. For example, you can tell us I have X to spend, or I want to go for X amount of time, and live in X conditions.

The packages usually include flight from your city, a place to live, health insurance, research equipment, orientation materials, fees, a donation to the community organization your work with.

We can add meals, airport transfer, excursions, cell phones, internet, and other things you request to make it the experience of a lifetime.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of depends on your preference

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month to place

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Science Exchange's Mission Statement

Our Vision is to foster the collection, exchange, and publication of data in the physical and life sciences in areas of the world where environmental pressures are great and scientific understanding is lacking. Our Mission Our Mission is to offer individual, customized, affordable internship packages to U.S. graduate and undergraduate students. Our interns go to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, or Brazil and earn college credit at San Diego State University or their own unveristy. Interns can work at a sea turtle research center on the beach or in a university lab, collect data in the field for their paper, and immerse themselves in the local culture and language. The foreign sea turtle organization receives a flow of skilled science students, collaboration with an American university, and joint publication opportunities.

Year Founded

2006