Academia Latinoamericana offers an array of internship opportunities throughout three of the most beautiful countries in South America. Internships available in the following areas (and more):
- Community Service and Non-profit organizations
- Health Care & Medicine
- Insurance
- Law
- Management
- Consulting
- Pharmaceuticals
- Public Service & Civic Organizations
- Publishing
- Retail & Merchandising
- Software
- Newspaper and Radio
- Art Museums
- Communications

Choose to work in one of the following locations:

Quito, Ecuador
Located in the inter-Andean valley, Quito is a city of sun and sky surrounded by mountains, with three snow-capped volcanoes in view on a clear day. Its climate has been described by many as eternal spring due to its high altitude and its location close to the equator. Quito is a blend of modern and traditional culture, with strong Spanish, indigenous, U.S. and northern European influences. There are stark contrasts between colonial and modern architecture and rich and poor neighborhoods. It is cosmopolitan and small-town (almost rural) at the same time. Where else can one see a cow or a horse or a pig grazing in the middle of a four-lane highway in the middle of town? Mountains and valleys, volcanoes, rivers, and varied plant life provide spectacular scenery in the Quito area. Picturesque scenery abound.

Cusco, Peru
The city of Cusco sits perched amidst the clouds and the lush Andean greenery 11,000 feet above sea level, an everlasting legacy to Peru´s rich history.Imagine interning in one of the most beautiful and historic locations to be found anywhere in Latin America! You’ll be captivated immediately by the magic of Cusco: the ancient capital of the Inca Empire is set only a stone’s throw away from Machu Picchu World Heritage Site and at the very entrance to the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Your Spanish program in Cusco is much more than just a language course: it is guaranteed to be a deep plunge into history and into an ancient and mysterious culture.

Sucre, Bolivia
Sucre is one of the most charming colonial towns in Latin America and makes an excellent destination to learn Spanish. It’s among the safest cities in Bolivia and thanks to its compact size easy to explore on foot. A university town known as the center of learning and progressive thought within Bolivia, Sucre has many museums, a lively central plaza, shops and restaurants. The city has a youthful, energetic feel despite its old-fashioned look created by the numerous old mansions and colonial churches.

Note: Internships offered in Sucre are geared toward Education majors who are interested in educational careers and teaching English as a second language.

All interns must take an internship course and/or language immersion course for credit to receive JBIP funds. Participating interns complete an internship contract that must be approved by the Vandiver Center for Career Development.

Language Immersion Option:
Students wishing to receive language credits during their internship at Academia Latinoamericana can do so if they have completed a minimum level of Intermediate I of university level Spanish by the time of their internship. The student will receive 6 language credits upon the successful completion of the internship/language classes. Students who choose to complete a language immersion while completing their internship will spend half the day at their internship site and half the day learning Spanish at a language school. A language immersion intern could also receive an additional 4 credits (for a total of 10 credits) through independent study. The independent study would need to be approved through the Chair of the Department of World Languages.