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About Argentina
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This program offers candidates a chance to further their career by taking an internship in a renowned company in Argentina. By living in Argentina candidates will have the opportunity to develop their Spanish skills in the best environment available – full cultural and language immersion. As a member of the local community, a worker and a friend, candidates will see their chosen destination through new eyes – those of a local.
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Specific fields may have the following restrictions:
- Law: placements are only available from March to November. All applications must be submitted by October 31st.
- Education: placements are only available from March to November; with a mid semester break of 2 weeks in July. All applications must be submitted by October 31st.
- Health: the activities of the participant will be limited to shadowing the local professional. Hands on work with patients cannot be guarantees (even for qualified health professionals).
Length:
from 2 to 12 months
Lead Time:
3-4 months
Application Requirements
- 18 to 35 years of age
- Language: Basic knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
- Qualifications/background: High School degree and ongoing university or college studies related to the field the applicant would like to do the internship
- Copy of valid passport
- Current resume and cover letter
- Signed and completed application form
- Copy of field-related degrees
- Copy of insurance upon arrival
- Signed program rules and regulations upon arrival.
Included in the Program Fees
- Internship position
- Paperwork edition and/or translation of resume and cover letter
- 24/7 emergency phone number
- Welcome pack
- Tutorship during the program
- Cultural activities
- Free internet access and fax reception
Visa Requirements
As regulations are subject to change at short notice it is advisable to check with the Argentinean Consulate for the latest information. Participants must have a valid passport for the entire duration of their program. Participants from a country included in the Schengen Agreement do not need to get a visa beforehand. The Immigration Office in Argentina regulates the entry and stay of foreigners in the following way:
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Maximum stay of 3 months: Entry with tourist's visa
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Maximum stay of 6 months: Before the expiration of the 3 months' permit, renewal for an additional 3 months paying a €30 fee in the Immigration Office or by bordering country (Chile, Brazil, Uruguay or Bolivia)
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Stay of over 6 months (up to 12 months): Before completing 6 months, renewal for an additional 3 months at a bordering country (Chile, Brazil or Uruguay)
All participants should get in contact with the Argentina embassy or consulate in their home country for current rules and regulations.
Program Fees*
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Application Fee: AU$750
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Placement Fee:
- Buenos Aires: US$980
- Cordoba: US$760
*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.
Spanish Courses
The Spanish sessions are based on conversation, using the topics proposed by the students to work with the idiomatic notions of that level. Everyday life materials are used such as local newspapers and magazines, movies, songs, etc., as well as specially prepared exercises and games.
Class size: 4 to 8 students, for didactic reasons there are never more than 8 students in a session, as small group lessons favour the interaction between students and the variety of activities. |
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Sessions are complemented with special activities, such as:
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Course Options
Regular Sessions: for foreigners staying longer than one month in the country
- Schedule: 2 group sessions a week (1.1/2 hours a day)
- Location: local providers downtown offices
- Special activities are offered weekly
- Attendance to workshops is optional
Weekly Packs: for foreigners staying short periods of time
- Intensive
- Schedule: 15 group sessions a week, Monday to Friday (3 hours a day)
- Location: local providers downtown offices
- Total immersion
- Schedule: 8 hours a day (4 group sessions + 4 hours of special activities) - Monday to Friday
- Location: our hotel facilities
- This course includes accommodation in our hotel and 4 meals a day
Weekend Immersion Course
- Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 6 hours a day (3 sessions + 3 special activities)
- Location: our hotel facilities in Cañuelas
- This course includes accommodation at the local provides hotel and 4 meals per day l
Example of a weekend immersion course:
Day 1
- Simulation “At the Airport”: Check in, Flight Attendant instructions, Customs
- Simulation “At the Hotel”: Check in, Welcoming speech
- Breakfast: During breakfast reading the paper and commenting on the news, revision of breakfast
- Classroom project: for example, preparing a presentation – useful expressions for formal discussion
- Lunch: Conversation during lunch (business role play), revision of lunch
- Shopping – scavenger hunt
- Art gallery – wine rating
- Break
- Gym class, games, specific vocabulary
- Break
- Coffee/ Tea time/ snack
- Conversation and board games (that require talking), cards, etc., revision of break time
- Classroom project (cont.)
- Coffee break
- Auditorium: giving a presentation, asking questions
- Dinner: conversation (social talk)
- Social activities: dance night, bachelor auction, karaoke, salsa show
Day 2
- Yoga class
- Breakfast: During breakfast reading the paper and commenting on the news, revision of breakfast
- Classroom project
- Cooking class (specific vocabulary ingredients)
- Pastry class (typical pastry)
- Lunch (dish prepared by students): Conversation
- Classroom: Movie watching, acting a scene
- Tea time
- Farewell party, typical dance show
Immersion Day
- Schedule: 8 hours of special activities. Immersion Days are customized
- Locations:
- Downtown: attendants spend the day in a five-star hotel. Some special activities proposed: yoga classes, interaction games, drama classes, debates and shows
- Countryside: attendants spend the day at local providers hotel facilities in Cañuelas. Special activities include sports, swimming classes, outdoor games, debates and shows.
Lead Time:
3 months
Application Requirements
- 18 to 35 years of age
- Language: Intermediate level of Spanish
- Qualifications/background: Current university or college studies in journalism
- Current resume and cover letter
- The application form signed and completed
Program Fee*
- On Request
*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.
Journalism Training
This program provides an all-round learning experience for future journalists. Intensive Spanish classes, journalism seminars and a professional internship in the journalism field are just some of the building blocks of this training program in Buenos Aires. Participants will have the opportunity to refine their journalistic skills, learn and practice new skills and consult a professional journalist during their stay. Topics include the Argentine media and social landscape, political parties and movements, regional and international issues. Also to be discussed are techniques for improving investigative, reporting and interviewing skills and internship editors will be available for consultation to foster the effectiveness, timeliness and newsworthiness of participants’ article ideas.
Length
26 weeks
Lead Time
3 - 4 Months
Application Requirements
- 18 to 35 years of age
- Language: Intermediate level of Spanish
- Qualifications/background: Current university or college studies in journalism
- Current resume and cover letter
- Signed and completed application form
- Spanish Language evaluation form to be completed by a certified Spanish language instructor
- Copy of academic records
- 3 clips/ writing samples (e-mailed as attachments) or 12 photos (for photojournalists)
- Copy of insurance upon arrival
Please note: Telephone interview may be required for acceptance.
Included in the Program Fee
- City tour (4 days walking city tour and Spanish refresher)
- 10 weeks intensive Spanish conversation classes at the start of the program
- Professional internship (20-25 hours per week)
- Journalism seminars (4 hours per week)
- Spanish Course (20 hours intensive group course)
- Accommodation (homestay & half-board)
- Airport Pick-up/Drop-off
Please note: Participants are required to take their own laptop computer and audio recording device (digital preferred). Digital camera also recommended.
Additional Options
- Argentina Travel Packages
Start Dates
- March 9th, June 8th, November 9th (Applications are due December 1st, February 1st and July 1st respectively)
Program Schedule for the March session
| Week | Week of | Events |
| 1 | March 9 | Orientation, City Tour, Intensive Spanish |
| 2 | March 16 | Intensive Spanish |
| 3 | March 23 | Intensive Spanish |
| 4 | March 30 | Intensive Spanish |
| 5 | April 6 | Intensive Spanish |
| 6 | April 13 | Intensive Spanish |
| 7 | April 20 | Intensive Spanish |
| 8 | April 27 | Intensive Spanish |
| 9 | May 4 | Intensive Spanish |
| 10 | May 11 | Intensive Spanish |
| 11 | May 18 | Travel Week- Cataratas de Iguazu |
| 12 | May 25 | Internship, Journalism Seminars |
| 13 | June 1 | Internship, Journalism Seminars |
| 14 | June 8 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship, Chat Session |
| 15 | June 15 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship |
| 16 | June 22 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship, Chat Session |
| 17 | June 29 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship |
| 18 | July 6 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship, Chat Session |
| 19 | July 13 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship, Uruguay Trip |
| 20 | July 20 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship, Chat Session |
| 21 | July 27 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship |
| 22 | Aug 3 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship |
| 23 | Aug. 10 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship |
| 24 | Aug. 17 | Bi-weekly Spanish, Internship |
| 25 | Aug. 24 | Internship |
| 26 | Aug. 31 | Travel Week |
Sunday, Sept. 6 Students Move out of Apartment.
Program Fee*
- Application Fee: US$740
- Placement Fee: US$10,400
*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.