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Intern Abroad in South America

Internships in Latin America open doors of opportunities to grow professionally and personally. The cultures of Latin America are as diverse as the region’s landscapes. However, our internship placements in Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador all offer you a rewarding job experience with a wealth of long-lasting career benefits such as connections with international professionals and practice with your Spanish language skills in a workplace.

Whether you want to intern full time in Chile or add a part-time internship to your study abroad experience in Argentina, Chile, or Ecuador, check out the program options below.

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“I learned about the professional setting of Chile and the work culture and got to meet young professionals who inspired me to pursue a career in technology.”
Jaagrit R. • Penn State University • Santiago – Politics, Social Justice & Language

Full-Time & Part-Time Internships in South America

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Full-Time Internship
students on the steps of Chilean Congress building
Santiago, Chile

Summer - Internship

Summer
None
$
6,541
Program Details
Study Abroad
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Santiago, Chile

Health Studies

Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year
4 Semesters College-level
Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship
$
17,990
Program Details
Study Abroad
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Santiago, Chile

Politics, Social Justice & Language

Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year
4 Semesters College-level
Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship
$
17,990
Program Details
Study Abroad
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Society & Culture

Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year
None
Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship
$
16,500
Program Details
Study Abroad
a group of students walk between the colorful buildings of La Boca, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Advanced Spanish Immersion

Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year
4 Semesters College-level
Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship
$
16,500
Program Details

Boost Your Résumé with an Internship Abroad

With a full-time semester or summer internship, you're guaranteed an unpaid, for-credit internship placement of at least 32 hours a week in the field of your choice. Or complement your semester study abroad experience with a part-time internship. 

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Student painting a mural in Santiago
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“My internship was the most rewarding experience of my life.”
Abigail U. • Indiana University • London Summer – Internship

This Is the Start of Your Greatest Adventure

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