INTERNSHIPS in ARGENTINA for W&L STUDENTS

Looking for an international summer internship?  Spend 10 weeks in Mar de Plata, Argentina as a secondary education intern at Holy Trinity College at little or no cost.

Deadline January 24th, See application procedures below

 

 What will I do?

Participate in the school’s extracurricular life and assist teachers and students in a variety of disciplines.  Among other duties, you may be expected to ...

  • serve as an academic resource (IB essay and oral exam coaching, SAT coaching, assist teachers in thec classroom, etc.)

  • carry out a personal project (ex., technology)

  • assist with daily school duties

  • accompany and chaperone selected school outings

What will it cost?

W&L will pay a substantial part of your airfare, and Holy Trinity will provide room and a small stipend for meals. Interns provide their own personal expenses and any additional in-country travel.

What are the dates?

Early June to the early August (with two weeks off in the latter part of July for holiday).  Interns are expected to work for 8 weeks full time.  Exceptions are seldom considered.

Who's eligible?

Applicants must be a returning student (ie., only open to current freshmen through juniors)  Students must have completed at least fourth semester Spanish, but preferably beyond.   First preference will be given to those with high language level and interested in Education.  Additionally, we seek interns that will fit in well with the target student body and culture, that can adjust easily to new situations, and that can enrich the secondary educational experience through your special talents and/or skills (e.g., technology, athletics, theater, etc.)   The ideal candidate might be a rising Junior with oral proficiency in Spanish and interested in pursuing a career in Education.  The internship placement is limited to two students.

Advice?

You may want to consult the following regarding your particular questions.

  • Professor Barnett, internship details

  • Ms. Dawson, application procedures

  • Dr. Klingelhofer, International Education

  • Dr. Ojure, Education

  • Professor Botta, questions about Argentina

  • The school and students

  • Former interns:

    • Robbie Clarke

    • Noah Stayton

    • Alejandro Selin

    • Emily Sberna

How do I apply?

Click here for a copy of the application (Word file)

(1) Deliver the following hard copies to Ms Dawson in the Center for International Education

-Resume
-Photocopy of the front page of passport
-Copy of your transcript (an “Advising transcript” is sufficient)
-Printed copy of application

(2) Email the following materials to dawsonl@wlu.edu

-Two faculty recommendations
-Statement of Interest (500-800 words) as an attachment
-Electronic copy of application (in addition to the printed copy) as an attachment

The deadline for applications is January 24th.  Selected candidates are then interviewed (in Spanish and English).  Awards are announced near February break.

Contact Prof. Barnett (Tucker 202) for information about the internship and Ms. Dawson in the Center for International Education for application procedures. For more information about Holy Trinity College go to http://www.trinity.esc.edu.ar/


Last Updated on 12/12/06
Created / Maintained by Jeffrey C. Barnett
Washington and Lee University