Courses
SAMPLE PLACEMENTS
Below are a couple of sample placements that past participants have completed in Chile. More information on placement options can be found in the lists below.
NGO Internship
This internship takes place at an NGO specializing in policy-oriented research in Latin America. Internship duties include developing proposals and building strategies with partners in order to influence government policy.
Social Services Internship
This internship is at an NGO that develops social programs for helping needy residents (particularly women and children). It provides food, housing, educational and artistic activities. The intern may help participate in workshops about domestic violence, women’s empowerment, or fine art workshops pertaining to theater and literature.
Marketing/Hospitality Internship
This internship is offered through a local hotel seeking to improve their ability to interact with English-speaking tourists. Internship duties include creating marketing materials to promote the hotel as a conference venue to international companies, writing and editing for the English version of the website and guest brochures, creating content for the hotel's social media accounts, and creating a guest satisfaction survey in English.
Advertising, Communications, and Journalism Placements
Those seeking careers in advertising, communications, and journalism are well suited for global work experience. Many advertising companies work with global clients and journalism often is international in scope. Having a global perspective in these fields is an asset, so stand out with an international internship experience! Example intern duties might include client relationships, copywriting, editing, writing, creative, event management, social media management, website content development, branding, press releases, filming, and communication strategy.
Common Internships:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Copy Writing
- Event Management
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Language of Instruction: English
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management Placements
In a world where borders are increasingly fluid, it is imperative that business leaders of the future recognize how to navigate global challenges through cultural understanding, market knowledge, and cross-cultural communication skills. Because many companies have international operations or clients overseas, global skills and experience are often a prerequisite. Real world international work experience such as an international business, entrepreneurship, or management internship can also open up employment opportunities in a competitive job market. Example intern duties might include administration, developing a marketing strategy, creating proposals, budgeting, analyzing data, client relationship management, research, and presentations.
Common Internships:
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Business Operations
- Customer Service
- Financial Analyst
- International Trade
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Sales
- Startups
Language of Instruction: English
Education Placements
Bringing global awareness and understanding into the classroom can add to the educational experience that you offer future students. That is why more and more teaching students look to complete part of their qualifying practicums abroad through an education internship. There are many international schools abroad that will host interns in their classroom or administrative offices. Example intern duties might include lesson planning, one-on-one tutoring, teaching, classroom management, meetings, and administrative support to the supervising teacher.
Common Internships:
- Preschool Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Education Administration
- Physical Education
- Special Education
Teaching and education related applicants may need to be flexible with destination and program dates as school academic calendars abroad vary greatly by location. Most destinations in the northern hemisphere have a similar calendar and experience extended summer breaks during May, June, July, and August making placements limited during this time. The Southern Hemisphere locations are a great alternative during this time of year as this is their winter months.
Language of Instruction: English
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Placements
Those looking for careers in hospitality, recreation, and tourism need to be able to work with a broad spectrum of customers from all parts of the world. What better way to prepare for your future career than participating in an international internship with a hotel, spa, resort, or restaurant in one of the world’s key international travel destinations? Example intern duties might include creating tour packages, developing marketing, strategy, hotel management, client services, sales, cooking, event planning, vendor relations, activity coordination, food and beverage management, catering and administration.
Common Internships:
- Culinary
- Event Planning
- Hotel Management
- Resorts
- Restaurant Management
- Sales
- Tourism Marketing
Language of Instruction: English
NGO Placements
Make a difference during your international experience through an internship with a non-governmental organization (NGO) working to support communities, solve global issues, or assist the disadvantaged while gaining valuable career skills at the same time. Example intern duties might include advocating for social justice issues, assisting with community development, educating on healthcare access, planning and facilitating fundraising events, and administration.
Common Internships:
- Advocacy
- Charities
- Conservation
- Environmental
- Family Planning
- Health
- Human Rights
- International Development
- Social Welfare
Language of Instruction: English
Advertising, Communications, and Journalism Placements
Those seeking careers in advertising, communications, and journalism are well suited for global work experience. Many advertising companies work with global clients and journalism often is international in scope. Having a global perspective in these fields is an asset, so stand out with an international internship experience! Example intern duties might include client relationships, copywriting, editing, writing, creative, event management, social media management, website content development, branding, press releases, filming, and communication strategy.
Common Internships:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Copy Writing
- Event Management
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Language of Instruction: English
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management Placements
In a world where borders are increasingly fluid, it is imperative that business leaders of the future recognize how to navigate global challenges through cultural understanding, market knowledge, and cross-cultural communication skills. Because many companies have international operations or clients overseas, global skills and experience are often a prerequisite. Real world international work experience such as an international business, entrepreneurship, or management internship can also open up employment opportunities in a competitive job market. Example intern duties might include administration, developing a marketing strategy, creating proposals, budgeting, analyzing data, client relationship management, research, and presentations.
Common Internships:
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Business Operations
- Customer Service
- Financial Analyst
- International Trade
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Sales
- Startups
Language of Instruction: English
Education Placements
Bringing global awareness and understanding into the classroom can add to the educational experience that you offer future students. That is why more and more teaching students look to complete part of their qualifying practicums abroad through an education internship. There are many international schools abroad that will host interns in their classroom or administrative offices. Example intern duties might include lesson planning, one-on-one tutoring, teaching, classroom management, meetings, and administrative support to the supervising teacher.
Common Internships:
- Preschool Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Education Administration
- Physical Education
- Special Education
Teaching and education related applicants may need to be flexible with destination and program dates as school academic calendars abroad vary greatly by location. Most destinations in the northern hemisphere have a similar calendar and experience extended summer breaks during May, June, July, and August making placements limited during this time. The Southern Hemisphere locations are a great alternative during this time of year as this is their winter months.
Language of Instruction: English
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Placements
Those looking for careers in hospitality, recreation, and tourism need to be able to work with a broad spectrum of customers from all parts of the world. What better way to prepare for your future career than participating in an international internship with a hotel, spa, resort, or restaurant in one of the world’s key international travel destinations? Example intern duties might include creating tour packages, developing marketing, strategy, hotel management, client services, sales, cooking, event planning, vendor relations, activity coordination, food and beverage management, catering and administration.
Common Internships:
- Culinary
- Event Planning
- Hotel Management
- Resorts
- Restaurant Management
- Sales
- Tourism Marketing
Language of Instruction: English
NGO Placements
Make a difference during your international experience through an internship with a non-governmental organization (NGO) working to support communities, solve global issues, or assist the disadvantaged while gaining valuable career skills at the same time. Example intern duties might include advocating for social justice issues, assisting with community development, educating on healthcare access, planning and facilitating fundraising events, and administration.
Common Internships:
- Advocacy
- Charities
- Conservation
- Environmental
- Family Planning
- Health
- Human Rights
- International Development
- Social Welfare
Language of Instruction: English
Advertising, Communications, and Journalism Placements
Those seeking careers in advertising, communications, and journalism are well suited for global work experience. Many advertising companies work with global clients and journalism often is international in scope. Having a global perspective in these fields is an asset, so stand out with an international internship experience! Example intern duties might include client relationships, copywriting, editing, writing, creative, event management, social media management, website content development, branding, press releases, filming, and communication strategy.
Common Internships:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Copy Writing
- Event Management
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Language of Instruction: English
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management Placements
In a world where borders are increasingly fluid, it is imperative that business leaders of the future recognize how to navigate global challenges through cultural understanding, market knowledge, and cross-cultural communication skills. Because many companies have international operations or clients overseas, global skills and experience are often a prerequisite. Real world international work experience such as an international business, entrepreneurship, or management internship can also open up employment opportunities in a competitive job market. Example intern duties might include administration, developing a marketing strategy, creating proposals, budgeting, analyzing data, client relationship management, research, and presentations.
Common Internships:
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Business Operations
- Customer Service
- Financial Analyst
- International Trade
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Sales
- Startups
Language of Instruction: English
Education Placements
Bringing global awareness and understanding into the classroom can add to the educational experience that you offer future students. That is why more and more teaching students look to complete part of their qualifying practicums abroad through an education internship. There are many international schools abroad that will host interns in their classroom or administrative offices. Example intern duties might include lesson planning, one-on-one tutoring, teaching, classroom management, meetings, and administrative support to the supervising teacher.
Common Internships:
- Preschool Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Education Administration
- Physical Education
- Special Education
Teaching and education related applicants may need to be flexible with destination and program dates as school academic calendars abroad vary greatly by location. Most destinations in the northern hemisphere have a similar calendar and experience extended summer breaks during May, June, July, and August making placements limited during this time. The Southern Hemisphere locations are a great alternative during this time of year as this is their winter months.
Language of Instruction: English
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Placements
Those looking for careers in hospitality, recreation, and tourism need to be able to work with a broad spectrum of customers from all parts of the world. What better way to prepare for your future career than participating in an international internship with a hotel, spa, resort, or restaurant in one of the world’s key international travel destinations? Example intern duties might include creating tour packages, developing marketing, strategy, hotel management, client services, sales, cooking, event planning, vendor relations, activity coordination, food and beverage management, catering and administration.
Common Internships:
- Culinary
- Event Planning
- Hotel Management
- Resorts
- Restaurant Management
- Sales
- Tourism Marketing
Language of Instruction: English
NGO Placements
Make a difference during your international experience through an internship with a non-governmental organization (NGO) working to support communities, solve global issues, or assist the disadvantaged while gaining valuable career skills at the same time. Example intern duties might include advocating for social justice issues, assisting with community development, educating on healthcare access, planning and facilitating fundraising events, and administration.
Common Internships:
- Advocacy
- Charities
- Conservation
- Environmental
- Family Planning
- Health
- Human Rights
- International Development
- Social Welfare
Language of Instruction: English
Advertising, Communications, and Journalism Placements
Those seeking careers in advertising, communications, and journalism are well suited for global work experience. Many advertising companies work with global clients and journalism often is international in scope. Having a global perspective in these fields is an asset, so stand out with an international internship experience! Example intern duties might include client relationships, copywriting, editing, writing, creative, event management, social media management, website content development, branding, press releases, filming, and communication strategy.
Common Internships:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Copy Writing
- Event Management
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Language of Instruction: English
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management Placements
In a world where borders are increasingly fluid, it is imperative that business leaders of the future recognize how to navigate global challenges through cultural understanding, market knowledge, and cross-cultural communication skills. Because many companies have international operations or clients overseas, global skills and experience are often a prerequisite. Real world international work experience such as an international business, entrepreneurship, or management internship can also open up employment opportunities in a competitive job market. Example intern duties might include administration, developing a marketing strategy, creating proposals, budgeting, analyzing data, client relationship management, research, and presentations.
Common Internships:
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Business Operations
- Customer Service
- Financial Analyst
- International Trade
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Sales
- Startups
Language of Instruction: English
Education Placements
Bringing global awareness and understanding into the classroom can add to the educational experience that you offer future students. That is why more and more teaching students look to complete part of their qualifying practicums abroad through an education internship. There are many international schools abroad that will host interns in their classroom or administrative offices. Example intern duties might include lesson planning, one-on-one tutoring, teaching, classroom management, meetings, and administrative support to the supervising teacher.
Common Internships:
- Preschool Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Education Administration
- Physical Education
- Special Education
Teaching and education related applicants may need to be flexible with destination and program dates as school academic calendars abroad vary greatly by location. Most destinations in the northern hemisphere have a similar calendar and experience extended summer breaks during May, June, July, and August making placements limited during this time. The Southern Hemisphere locations are a great alternative during this time of year as this is their winter months.
Language of Instruction: English
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Placements
Those looking for careers in hospitality, recreation, and tourism need to be able to work with a broad spectrum of customers from all parts of the world. What better way to prepare for your future career than participating in an international internship with a hotel, spa, resort, or restaurant in one of the world’s key international travel destinations? Example intern duties might include creating tour packages, developing marketing, strategy, hotel management, client services, sales, cooking, event planning, vendor relations, activity coordination, food and beverage management, catering and administration.
Common Internships:
- Culinary
- Event Planning
- Hotel Management
- Resorts
- Restaurant Management
- Sales
- Tourism Marketing
Language of Instruction: English
NGO Placements
Make a difference during your international experience through an internship with a non-governmental organization (NGO) working to support communities, solve global issues, or assist the disadvantaged while gaining valuable career skills at the same time. Example intern duties might include advocating for social justice issues, assisting with community development, educating on healthcare access, planning and facilitating fundraising events, and administration.
Common Internships:
- Advocacy
- Charities
- Conservation
- Environmental
- Family Planning
- Health
- Human Rights
- International Development
- Social Welfare
Language of Instruction: English
Highlights
- Customized internship placements
- Workplace and Culture Orientation
- Career Development Badge
