INTERNSHIPS ABROAD

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN ARGENTINA

Program Overview

The Internship Program in Argentina provides U.S. and Canadian students and young professionals with internships in either Buenos Aires or Córdoba. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including, but not limited to, business/finance, general administration, hotel management/tourism, non-profit, international relations, computer science, engineering and a variety of other fields. Two program options are available: a 4-week Spanish language course and an 8-week internship (language/internship option) or a 12-week internship (internship option). All internships are unpaid, however, scholarships are available to qualified participants through the CDS International Scholarship Fund. Participants will receive a scholarship application following acceptance to the program.

Program Highlights

CDS works with our partner organization to place participants in internships customized to their field of interest. Companies range from small family-owned businesses to medium- sized companies to multinational holdings. Many companies are experienced in accommodating foreign interns and have worked with CDS and its partner organization for years.

CDS offers:

• Assistance during the application process including help drafting an Argentinean-style resume
• Pre-departure orientation mailing
• Financial assistance through the CDS International Scholarship Fund (must apply separately)
• Health insurance (optional)
• Airport pickup upon arrival in Argentina (optional)
• Cultural immersion/orientation seminar upon arrival in Buenos Aires or Córdoba
• Enrollment in language course (language/internship option)
• Internship placement in your target field with an Argentinean host company or organization
• Housing in Buenos Aires or Córdoba (optional)
• Support throughout the program in Argentina and the U.S.
• Re-entry information about marketing your work experience abroad in the U.S.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.* Applications must be submitted at least 3 to 4 months before the desired start date.

*Please note there is a specific deadline for summer internships in Argentina: January 15, 2010.

The Internship Program in Argentina is administered in cooperation with our partner organization, Comisión de Intercambio Educativo (COINED), based in Córdoba, Argentina.