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OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Business and Trade/Agriculture and Food Sciences
Country: Australia
Organization: Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory
Available: any academic term
Majors: Business, international business, marketing, advertising, food science, hospitality and tourism, agricultural sciences, nutrition and other related majors
Country: Australia Organization: International Oceans Institute Available: any academic term Majors:International/Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences;
Oceans Policy; Natural Resource Management; Marine Biodiversity; Coastal Management
or Planning; Fisheries; Anthropology; Social Science Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: AUSTRALIA-006
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Country: Australia
Organization: National Marine Science Center
Available: any academic term
(2-term minimum)
Majors: Marine sciences, environmental studies, ecology, or related
majors
Organization: New Zealand Environmental Field Opportunities
Available: Fall and Winter Terms - up to six students will be
selected each year, October through March.
Majors:Most internship opportunities are biological in nature
and students should have some science background. Basic biology and previous
field experience would be helpful.
Country: Ghana Organization: Women in Progress Available: Any academic term Majors: Academic tracks that are well suited for an internship are
Business, particularly Imports/Exports, Micro-enterprise Development, Marketing,
Adult Education, Information Systems and Technology, Computer Training, Graphic
Design and Grant Writing Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: Ghana-003 Click here for full description
KENYA
Development
Country: Kenya*Reopened to applicants for winter term 2009* Organization: Rabuor Village Project Available: Any term Majors: This position is well-suited for a variety of majors and
applicants interested in practical experience in international development.
Applicants should articulate the knowledge, skills and abilities they bring
to the Project in the application, and how they may contribute to existing
project areas Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: Kenya-001
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Country: Kenya*Reopened to applicants for winter term 2009* Organization: East African Center for the Empowerment of Women and
Children Available: Any term Majors: Students with an academic or professional focus in international
and/or sustainable development are ideal for this position. Possible majors
and areas of interest include social work, women’s studies, child development,
family health studies, international studies, public health, health education,
education, micro-credit, horticulture/permaculture, architecture, non-profit
management Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: Kenya-003
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NAMIBIA
Environment/Science
Country: Namibia
Organization: Cheetah Conservation Fund
Available: Beginning of every academic quarter, including summer:
January, April, July and October
Majors: Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental
Studies/Science, Wildlife Science, Business/Marketing, GIS/Spatial Analysis,
Agriculture Science including livestock and farming ( particularly olive and
grape projects). Ph.D. candidate in Genetics also highly desired
Available: It is possible to start this internship anytime during
the year. Majors: Possible majors would include, but are not limited to education,
international studies, development studies, sociology, anthropology, women's
studies, human rights, public policy, French, computer science, business,
agriculture, international health, and non-profit organization management.
This internship could present a practical research opportunity for a graduate
student in educational methods or human rights
Foreign Language Requirement: Intern must be at third or fourth
year college level French. Must have solid speaking and listening skills,
also strong French reading skills. African French differs from European French
and therefore could serve as Francophone credit for French majors. Interns
are expected to make an effort to learn a local national language (Wolof,
Fulani, etc.)
Organization: Group for Population Studies and Education (GEEP)
Available: It is possible to start this internship anytime during
the year, but the best time for an internship is during the academic year,
October through June. Majors: Open to any major. Especially suited for students in International
Studies, Journalism, Education, Family and Health Services, Environmental
Studies, Computer and Information Science, African Studies, or students from
any major with strong interests in Africa or the developing world.
Foreign Language Requirement: 2 years of college-level French
of equivalent proficiency as demonstrated on proficiency exam. Familiarity
with Wolof is a significant asset, but not a formal requirement
Country: South Africa Organization: Cape Town Refugee Centre Available: All terms Majors: Social services, sociology, psychology, education, business, anthropology, political science Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-010
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Country: South Africa Organization: Child Family Health International - Medical Rotationsin Durban and Cape Town Available: All terms (Winter 2008:
Jan 5 - Mar 14; Spring 2008: Apr 5 - Jun 14; Summer 2008:
Jul 5 - Sept 13 (apply early); Fall 2008: Sept 27 - Dec 6) Majors: Pre-med, medical and healthcare related majors Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-002
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Government/Politics
Country: South Africa Organization: Institute for Democracy (IDASA) Available: Spring, summer, fall terms (winter possible with a late start) Majors: Political Science, International Studies, Law or pre-law, Sociology, Economics, Ethnic studies, Finance, Accounting, Journalism, Information Science and African Studies
Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-003
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Environment/Science
Country: South Africa Organization: Ecosystem Dynamics Research Group, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Available: All terms Majors: Environmental science, biology, ecology, forestry, mathematics and physics
Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-004
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Country: South Africa Organization: Table Mountain National Park
Marine Team Available: Fall, winter and summer terms Majors: Biology, marine biology, conservation, wildlife science, environmental studies, oceanography Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-008
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Country: South Africa Organization: La Couronne Winery Available: Fall, winter and summer terms Majors: Agricultural sciences, business, marketing, food science Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-007
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Business/Marketing
Country: South Africa Organization: Obzside Adventure Centre Available: All terms Majors: Business, marketing, advertising
Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-005
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Art and Culture
Country: South Africa Organization: Cape Town Film and Advertising Industry Available: Fall and winter terms Majors: Film and video, photography, journalism, advertising, media studies Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #: South Africa-009
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TANZANIA
Education/Science
Country: Tanzania
Organization: Siha Secondary School
Available: Mid-July
Majors: Education, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agriculture,
Public Health, Pre-Med, International Studies, Environmental Studies, women's
studies, others
Foreign Language Requirement: Intern must be fluent in English.
Some knowledge of Kiswahili would be useful. Interns may attend Kiswahili
classes at the secondary school
Majors: It is possible to start this internship anytime during
the year.
Majors: Possible majors would include, but are not limited to education, international
studies, development studies, sociology, anthropology, women's studies, human
rights, public policy, French, computer science, business, agriculture, international
health, and non-profit organization management. This internship could present
a practical research opportunity for a graduate student in educational methods
or human rights.
Foreign Language Requirement: English, however, some French is
also useful due to the proximity to Senegal and regular work with Senegalese
staff
Organization: School for the Peasant and Aboriginal Community
Available: best during spring and summer terms (not January)
Majors: This position is ideal for students of Rural Development, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Indigenous People Studies, Latin American Studies, Education , horticulture/permaculture. Interns with additional interests and abilities in areas such as arts, sports, English teaching, computers are particularly welcome.
Foreign Language Requirement: Good Spanish language communication skills equivalent to third year University work or more. On site immersion course in Spanish possible.
Majors: Theatre Arts, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Special Needs Education. Interns with additional interests and abilities in areas such as Arts and English teaching are particularly welcome.
Foreign Language Requirement: Good Spanish language communication skills equivalent to third year University work or more. On site immersion course in Spanish possible.
Majors: Interns should have an interest in Children's Rights, Education and Social Integration. This position is ideal for students of Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Political Science, Development. Open to students with additional interests and abilities in areas such as Arts, English teaching, Micro-Business Development and Marketing.
Foreign Language Requirement: Good Spanish language communication skills equivalent to third year University work or more. On site immersion course in Spanish possible.
Organization:Pediatric Health in La Paz, Bolivia Rotation with Child Family Health International (CFHI)
Available: Winter 2008: January 5 to March 15; Spring 2008: April 5 to June 14; Summer 2008: July 5 to September 13; Fall 2008: September 27 to December 6.
Majors:Pre-medical or pre-dental students with some prior experience and exposure in the health field, Master's in Public Health students, or Nursing students .
Foreign Language Requirement: Some
Spanish required, and the more the better, but part of the program
will provide Spanish language training for interns who need additional language
skills.
Country: Chile Organization: AMCHAM CHILE Available: Any time of year. Note, however, that this position is
particularly competitive in the summer months. Majors: International business, Economics or related field
with economics coursework Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish coursework or practical
speaking/writing ability equivalent to 4th-year university level Position #: Chile-005 Click here for full description
Country: Chile
Organization: SEDEJ - NGO Development and Support
Available: Anytime, 10-12 weeks minimum, more preferred
Majors: Public policy, NGO management, international studies or other majors with pertinent preparation/experience. Masters level candidates preferred.
Foreign Language Requirement: Must have 4th year Spanish or equivalent, including reading ability. Intensive Spanish refresher/upgrade course can be arranged in Santiago prior to internship.
Available: Anytime, 10-12 weeks minimum, more preferred
Majors: Public policy, NGO management, international studies or
other majors with pertinent preparation/experience. Masters level candidates
preferred.
Foreign Language Requirement: Must have 4th year Spanish or equivalent, including reading ability. Intensive Spanish refresher/upgrade
course can be arranged in Santiago prior to internship.
Available: Internship can begin any time of the year, but preferred
starting months are between April and October. Minimum 6 months to 1 year.
Majors: Certified university degree (in process or completed)
in any major is required.
Foreign Language Requirement: native English; NO SPANISH
REQUIRED, but two years or more of college level training or more are highly
recommended. Basic Spanish training can be provided.
Organization: Media and Journalism Internships in Chile
Available: Internship can begin any time of the year, minimum 6 months.
Majors: Although some journalism or writing experience is preferred, internships are not limited to journalism students. History, Political Science, English, Communications and other areas of concentration also serve as a proper base. There are opportunities for Photojournalism, Radio Broadcasting, Internet Communications, Graphic Design, Sales, and Marketing.
Foreign Language Requirement: completion of 3rd year university level Spanish; excellent written English language skills
Available: Anytime, 10-12 weeks minimum, more preferred
Majors: Interns with academic preparation/backgrounds in social
work, sociology, psychology, anthropology, health education or economics.
Interns with additional secondary interests and abilities in areas such as
arts, sports, English teaching, computers, and education will find opportunities
to apply these also.
Foreign Language Requirement: Must have 4th year Spanish or
equivalent. Intensive Spanish refresher/upgrade course can be arranged in
Santiago prior to internship.
Organization: EPES-Fundacion Educacion
Popular en Salud
Available: Anytime, 12 weeks minimum, more preferred
Majors: Public health, health education, social work, women's studies, or other
majors with pertinent preparation/experience.
Foreign Language Requirement: Must have 4th year Spanish
or equivalent. Intensive Spanish refresher/upgrade course can be arranged
in Santiago prior to internship.
Majors: Education, Environmental Education, Art, Music, and related
majors.
Foreign Language Requirement: None required for internship, however, Spanish equivalent to second year at the university level will facilitate
everyday living activities
Majors: Education, Environmental Education, Art, Music, and related majors.
Foreign Language Requirement: None required for internship, however, Spanish equivalent to second year at the university level will facilitate everyday living activities
Majors: Masters or Bachelors degree students in biology, environmental
sciences, sustainable resource management/forestry
Foreign Language Requirement: On-station work requires a basic
proficiency in Spanish equivalent to two years of university level
study. More is better
Organization: COOPE Sol I DAR - Cooperative For Social Action
and Sustainable Development
Available: Any academic quarter or semester, 2 at any time.
Majors: Environmental Studies; Marine Fisheries; Biology; Parks
and Recreation; Gender Studies; Organization Management; Environmental Conflict
Resolution
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish fluency with coursework
or practical speaking/writing/translation ability equivalent to 4th-year university
level
Majors: Peace and Justice Studies, International Studies and others
Foreign Language Requirement: A proficiency in Spanish
equivalent to completion of three years of university level study; Intensive Spanish refresher/upgrade
course can be arranged in San Jose prior to internship.
Available: Four month internships starting in January, May, or September
Majors: Journalism or journalism/photography. Senior or graduate
level preferred.
Foreign Language Requirement: For Writer, fluency in Spanish
is required (equivalent to 4th year of university coursework or more); For
Photographer, 3rd year level or equivalent preferred; Intensive Spanish refresher/upgrade
course can be arranged in San Jose prior to internship.
Organization: UNIFEM - The United Nations' Development Fund for
Women
Available: Beginning of any academic term, 12 months only
Majors: Master's degree student in Women Studies, International
Development, International Relations, Political Science, or related Social
Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Sociology)
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish equivalent to 4th
year university
Organization: Fulbright Foundation English Language Program
Available: January, March, June, October. Instructors are
expected to arrive at least one week before starting a cycle. Each cycle runs
2.5 months. (12 month commitment)
Majors: TESL, Bilingual Education, Education, English
Foreign Language Requirement: English; however Spanish
equivalent to second year university level will greatly facilitate everyday
living and social activities
Organization:Comparative Urban and Rural Health
Care in Ecuador Rotation with Child Family Health International (CFHI)
Available: Winter 2008: January 5 to March 15; Spring 2008: April 5 to June 14; Summer 2008: July 5 to September 13; Fall 2008: September 27 to December 6.
Majors:Pre-medical students with some prior experience and exposure in the health field, Master's in Public Health students, or Nursing students .
Foreign Language Requirement: Some
Spanish required, and the more the better, but part of the program
will provide Spanish language training for interns who need additional language
skills.
Majors: Communications, media, journalism, marketing, political science, business administration, Latin American studies, Computer Science or related major
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to completion of third year university level or more
Country: Guatemala Organization: Long Way Home Available: Beginning of any academic term Majors: Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Botany,
Environmental Science, Human Development and Family Science, Youth Development,
Psychology, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Engineering, Caprentry,
Masonry, Mechanics, Architecture, Business Administration , Non-Profit Management,
Community Development, Sociology, Political Science, International Studies,
Anthropology, Agricultural Business Management, Resources Economics, etc. Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent
to completion of second year university level or more Position #: Guate-002
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Country: Guatemala
Organization: Asociación Ajb’atz’ Enlace Quiché
Available: Beginning of any academic term
Majors: 3 positions available: Digital Weaver Intern, Educational Curriculum Intern, and NGO Management and Outreach Support Intern. Major in one of the following areas: Computer and Information Sciences,Digital Communications and Multimedia, Graphic Communications, Photographic Film and Video Technology, Education, Development Studies, Social Services, Indigenous Peoples Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to completion of second year university level or more
Majors: 3 positions available: Digital Weaver Intern, Educational Curriculum Intern, and NGO Management and Outreach Support Intern. Major in one of the following areas: Computer and Information Sciences,Digital Communications and Multimedia, Graphic Communications, Photographic Film and Video Technology, Education, Development Studies, Social Services, Indigenous Peoples Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to completion of second year university level or more
Country: Guatemala Organization: Long Way Home Available: Beginning of any academic term Majors: Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Botany, Environmental Science, Human Development and Family Science, Youth Development, Psychology, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Engineering, Caprentry, Masonry, Mechanics, Architecture, Business Administration , Non-Profit Management, Community Development, Sociology, Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Agricultural Business Management, Resources Economics, etc. Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to completion of second year university level or more Position #: Guate-002
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Journalism
Country: Guatemala Organization: EntreMundos Available: Beginning of any academic term Majors: Communications, media, journalism, marketing, political science, business administration, Latin American studies, Computer Science or related major Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to completion of third year university level or more Position #: Guate-001
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MEXICO
Business/Trade/Non-Profit Mgmt
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Country: Mexico
Organization: US Dairy Export Council
Available: Beginning of any academic term
Majors: international marketing/business; need knowledge of dairy
products; agricultural business management, animal sciences, resource economics
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent
to mid-fouth year university level
Country: Mexico Organization: MedSpanish and PaceMD (an emergency medicine training organization) Available: Anytime Majors:Seniors or Master degree students in public health, pre-med,
pre-nursing, or any health related field. Prefer students with some EMT training.
Also interested in students with training in program development or non-profit
management. Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish proficiency equivalent
to three years of university study. Previous experience abroad is helpful Position #: Mexico-025
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Country: Mexico
Organization: CASA centro para los adolescentes
Available: Anytime
Majors: Public health and those interested in public health issues, education, communications, women's studies, early childhood education, psychology, environmental studies, computer science, Latin American studies, non-profit management, public policy, public relations, accounting, library science, etc.
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to fourth year university level or more
Organization: Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Schools in Guadalajara, Puerto
Vallarta, and Ocotlan Schools in Guadalajara: Colegio La Paz (pre-school through high school) Francis Bacon School (pre-school, elementary) John F. Kennedy School (pre-school, elementary) Ker Liber School (pre-school through middle school) Schools in Puerto Vallarta: Instituto S.P.A.C. (pre-school through high school) Schools in Ocotlan: Colegio Americano (pre-school, elementary) Available: Normally Aug., Jan., Apr Majors: Prefer Education, English, ESL, Special Ed, Spanish, and
Early Childhood Education, but open to other majors--French, Science, Art,
Math, Environmental Studies,, Music, Exercise Sport Science, Theater, Physical Education, Computer Science, etc. Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equal
to two or more years of college level or equivalent Cost:
total cost for this program (including airfare and living expenses) is less than the estimated cost to live and study at your home university Position #: Mexico-014 Click here for full description
Country: Mexico Organization: Casa de los Ángeles, Guardería y Refugio(daycare and refuge) Available: Any academic term, fall preferred Majors: Students in their junior or senior year of early childhood education, or related majors Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency equal to two years university level Spanish. The more Spanish the interns have, the better, but may consider students who have less Spanish. Position #: Mexico-023
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Country: Mexico
Organization: Institute of International Education (an agency of the US Department of State)
Available: Typically September, January, June
Majors: Senior or graduate students who desire to work in international
education or with the U.S. Dept. of State
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent
to the end of third year university level
Organization: International Education Department, ITESM/Queretaro
Available: Typically August 1st or January 5th
Majors: Graduate and undergraduate students interested in international
education
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent
to the end of third year university level or higher.Knowledge of French
or German is desirable
Organization: IMSS Hospital Pre-Medical Rotation in Morelia, Mexico
Available: Anytime
Majors: Pre-medicine (senior year) or medicine
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent to 4 years of university level or more; students with at least 3 years of university Spanish can take an intensive Spanish upgrade course on-site focusing on medical terminology
Majors: Public health and those interested in public health issues,
education, communications, women's studies, early childhood education, psychology,
environmental studies, computer science, Latin American studies, non-profit
management, public policy, public relations, accounting, library science,
etc.
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish equivalent
to fourth year university level or more
Country: Mexico Organization: Casa de los Ángeles de San Miguel de Allende,
A.C. Guardería y Refugio Available: Any academic term Majors: Students in their junior or senior year of early childhood
education, or related majors Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency equal to two years university
level Spanish. The more Spanish the interns have, the better, Previous
experience abroad is helpful Position #: Mexico-023
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Country: Mexico
Organization: MESE-Street Children Project
Available: Anytime
Majors:Seniors or Master degree students with concentrations
in social work, psychology, public health, education, ESL, nutrition, sociology, pre-medicine, nursing, or
other relevant fields
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish language communication
skills equivalent to no less than fouth year University work; more preferred.
A separate 1-4 week language upgrade training program, emphasizing work related
vocabulary, concepts and slang ,can be arranged on-site prior to initiating
formal internship.
Organization: MedSpanish and PaceMD (an emergency medicine training organization)
Available: Anytime
Majors:Seniors or Master degree students in public health, pre-med,
pre-nursing, or any health related field. Prefer students with some EMT training.
Also interested in students with training in program development or non-profit
management.
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish proficiency equivalent
to three years of university study. Previous experience abroad is helpful.
Organization:Crossroads in Health Rotation in Oaxaca, Mexico with Child Family Health International (CFHI)
Available: Winter 2008: January 5 to March 15; Spring 2008: April 5 to June 14; Summer 2008: July 5 to September 13; Fall 2008: not available.
Majors:Pre-medical or pre-dental students with some prior experience and exposure in the health field, Master's in Public Health students, or Nursing students.
Foreign Language Requirement: Some Spanish required, and the more the better, but part of the program will provide Spanish language training for interns who need additional language skills.
Organization: Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST)
Available: Although CAST is able to be flexible with the internship
start dates, proposed dates for the intern program are as follows: January
15th - April 15th, May 15th - August 15th, August 30th - November 30th
Available: Any academic quarter or semester, 6 month minimum commitment
Majors: Economics, Business, International Studies, Marketing, Trade, Accounting, Art, Fashion, Design, Sculpture, or related major (preferrably Master's level students or students with relevant work experience)
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish coursework or practical speaking/writing/translation ability equivalent to 2nd or 4th-year university level depending on position applying for. Quechua is the native language in the area, but Spanish is also widely spoken as a second language.
Majors: Graduate Student in: Art Conservation, Collection Management, Registration and Inventory Management, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Museum Studies, Archeology, Marketing, Design and Museum Scripts, or Art Restoration
Foreign Language Requirement: Most internships require that students are proficient in the Spanish language (completion of 3rd or 4th year university level Spanish). Some specific sites are able to accommodate students with little or no Spanish.
Available: Any academic quarter or semester, 2 at any time
Majors: Economics, Business, Social Science, Latin American Studies
and Gender Studies with development focus
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish coursework or practical
speaking/writing/translation ability equivalent to 4th-year university level.
Quechua is the native language in the area, but Spanish is also widely spoken
as a second language.
Available: Any academic quarter or semester, 6 month minimum commitment
Majors: Economics, Business, International Studies, Marketing, Trade, Accounting, Art, Fashion, Design, Sculpture, or related major (preferrably Master's level students or students with relevant work experience)
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish coursework or practical speaking/writing/translation ability equivalent to 2nd or 4th-year university level depending on position applying for. Quechua is the native language in the area, but Spanish is also widely spoken as a second language.
Available: April through December is the best time of year; 3-6 months
Majors: Agriculture, sociology, anthropology, botany, pre-medicine, geology, hydrology, horticulture, and environmental conservation. There are great opportunities for a student working on a thesis project.
Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish coursework or practical speaking/writing/translation ability equivalent to 4th-year university level depending on position applying for. Quechua is the native language in the area, but Spanish is also widely spoken as a second language.
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Education
Country: China
Organization: Suzhou High School
Available: Each september
Majors: Education, English, or Science related majors. Students at
the end of their undergraduate program or at the graduate level are eligible
Foreign Language Requirement:English. Some Chinese language
ability would be helpful for daily living
Position #: CHINA-011
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Other
Country: China
Organization: Abroad China - Customized Internships
Available: any term
Majors: Most majors accepted
Foreign Language Requirement:One to two years of college level Mandarin
Chinese coursework is recommended, but not required. Native English
speakers preferred.
Position #: CHINA-012
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INDIA
Development
Country: India
Organization: Vanastree -The Malnad Forest Garden and
Seed Keepers' Collective
Available: 1 position per term
Majors: Students from a variety of backgrounds will be considered,
but the following are of particular interest: Tropical agro-forestry (including
nursery and seed work); Agriculture; Ecology, environment and, development;
Graphic design and Art; Marketing or social entrepreneurship; Product and
package design; Carpentry and masonry (for our green architecture and design)
Foreign Language Requirement: English; Enthusiasm to learn Kannada
(the local language) appreciated
Country: India Organization:Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
(ATREE) Available:2 positions per term Majors:Undergraduate seniors or Master degree students with concentrations
in fields such as sustainable development, community forestry, agronomy, ecology,
biology, environmental education, rural development, conservation, etc Foreign Language Requirement:English Position #:INDIA-003
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Country: India
Organization: Vanastree -The Malnad Forest Garden and
Seed Keepers' Collective
Available: 1 position per term
Majors: Students from a variety of backgrounds will be considered,
but the following are of particular interest: Tropical agro-forestry (including
nursery and seed work); Agriculture; Ecology, environment and, development;
Graphic design and Art; Marketing or social entrepreneurship; Product and
package design; Carpentry and masonry (for our green architecture and design)
Foreign Language Requirement: English; Enthusiasm to learn Kannada
(the local language) appreciated
Organization: Child Family Health International
(opportunities in Mumbai, Delhi, Dehra Dun, Jaipur, Pune)
Available: All terms (Spring 2008: April 5- Jun 14; Summer 2008:
July 5- Sept 13 (apply early); Fall 2008: September 27- Dec 6; Winter 2009: Dates TBA)
Majors: Pre-med, pre-nursing, nursing, public health
Foreign Language Requirement: English
Position #: INDIA-011
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JAPAN
Education
Country: Japan
Organization: Shure University
Available: April - July; September - December
Majors: Education, Engineering, Film and Theatre arts, music International
Studies, Psychology, Japanese language and history, Fine arts and popular
culture, Intercultural/multicultural studies, women's studies, others
Foreign Language Requirement: English Fluency and Basic Japanese
Available: January to March; April to July; September to December
Majors:Communications, International Studies, Japanese language
and history, media, film, Journalism, Asia studies, Intercultural/multicultural
studies
Foreign Language Requirement: 4th year Japanese or equivalent
Available: 1 per year. Internship start dates are flexible according
to the academic calendar in the US, but applicants should pay attention to
Kokkola vacation dates
Majors: Education / Pre-Education
Foreign Language Requirement: Native English speaker. No
Finnish is required
Business and Corporate Communications (may include English Language
Training)
Country: France Organization: Salomon S.A. Available: September or February Majors: Business or Education (preferred minors: French, Education,
Business, Computer Science) Foreign Language Requirement: Excellent French communication
skills (3rd year college level completed) Position #: France-005
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Country: France Organization: UGITECH Available: Winter 2007 and every term after (except Summer) Majors: Business, Communication, Education or related (preferred
minors: French, Education, Business) Foreign Language Requirement: Excellent French communication
skills (3rd year college level completed) Position #: France-014
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Hospitality/Art and Culture
Country: France
Organization: Chateau de Touffou
Available: Summer only for guides; Spring, Summer, Fall for Landscaping/Horticulture
Majors: All majors, especially French, European Studies, Art
History, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, etc.
Foreign Language Requirement: Excellent French communication
skills (3rd year college level completed)
Country: France Organization: University of Poitiers International Relations
Office Available: January 2008 Majors: French, Communications, International Relations Foreign Language Requirement: Excellent French communication skills
(3rd year college level completed) Position #: France-014
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Country: France Organization: Catholic University of Lyon - Office ofInternational
Relations and Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises Available: October 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 Majors: French, Communications, International Relations Foreign Language Requirement: Excellent French communication skills
(3rd year college level completed) Position #: France-016
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Teaching
Country: France
Organization: Lycée des Feuillants
Available: September -December, January-April
Majors: All majors, especially English, Education, TEFL, Communications,
and French
Foreign Language Requirement: Excellent French communication
skills (3rd year college level completed)
Country: Germany Organization: adidas Group Available: Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer
Majors: Global Marketing, Global Operations, Global Human Resources,
Global Information Technology, Global Design, Global Public Relations, Finance/Controlling
Foreign Language Requirement: Two years college level German
Organization:Internships
in Florence and the surrounding area through Centro Linguistico Italiano
Dante Alighieri
Available: Fall,
Winter, Spring, some Summer opportunities
Majors:Architecture, Art, Business,
Communciations, Fashion, Graphic design, International Relations, Law, Marketing,
Public Relations, Textiles, Viticulture. Additional possiblities exist.
Foreign Language Requirement: Advanced
level of Italian language is required (high 3rd or 4th year university
level). Students with Italian study equivalent to second year can precede
their internship with 1-2 months of Italian language study in Florence to
achieve a sufficient level.
Country: Kyrgyzstan Organization: London School Available:Year round for a minimum of 6 months Majors:Education, TESOL, English, or related major
Foreign Language Requirement: Native English speakers only, some Russian
may be helpful, but not necessary
Position #: Kyrgyzstan-001
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MALTA
Country: Malta
Organization: Heritage Malta
Available: any term
Majors: Anthropology, archeology, history, international studies,
or related majors
Country: Russia
Organization: AmericanCenter at Linguistic University
of Nizhniy Novgorod
Available: Fall Semester (September 1 to mid-December)
Majors: Russian, English, American Studies, Library Science, or related
interests
Foreign Language Requirement: Russian language equivalent to
3rd year university level, native English speakers only
Position #: Russia-001
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SPAIN
Education
Country: Spain
Organization: Universidad de Cantabria - Language Center, Santander
Available: 1 position starting each fall
Majors: Spanish, Education, ESL
Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency equivalent to three
years of college level Spanish
Available: 1 per year: Winter/Spring : approximately January 8
- May 23
Majors: Open to upper division undergraduates and graduate students
interested in international education. Appropriate Majors: Spanish, Education,
International Studies, and other related fields
Foreign Language Requirement:Proficiency in Spanish equal
to the end of the third-year university or higher. Must be sufficiently fluent
in spoken Spanish to communicate with families, professors and students, run
errands, and answer the phone
Majors: Special Education, TESOL, English or related major. Applicants
should have prior teaching experience.
Foreign Language Requirement: Strong background in English;
Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage. (Ukrainian Languages for Beginners is
on the Internet.)
Position #: Ukraine-001
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UNITED KINGDOM
Art and Culture
Country: England
Organization: Shakespeare's Globe & Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Available: 1 position, for one term in each location
Majors: Theater, Literature, Art, History, Education or Arts Administration
on a post-bacc or master's level
Country: England Organization:Fulbright Commission
Available: Any term, applications accepted up to one year in advance
Majors: any major, strong interest in international education required
Foreign Language Requirement: English Position #:United Kingdom-014
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Country: Scotland
Organization: Our Dynamic Earth, Education Service
Available: 1 position per term, except Spring
Majors: Students from all science and earth science backgrounds and/or
an educational focus.
Country: Scotland Organization: Scottish National Party -Parliamentary
Office
Available: any term except Summer
Majors: Political Science or others with a strong political interest
Foreign Language Requirement: English
Position #: Scotland-002
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Other
Country:England
Organization: Individually Tailored Internships in London
Available: Any term, although summer may be difficult for some placements
Majors: Any Foreign Language Requirement:English
Position #: United Kingdom-015
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