As international work experience has become incredibly valuable in today’s job market, it isn’t surprising that our Internship Program is one of the most popular programs that we offer. Our international internship program in Buenos Aires bridges the gap between those wanting an extraordinary internship experience and the companies and organizations in Argentina seeking talented, diverse individuals to work on short & long term projects.
We arrange internships that can last between 4 weeks to an entire year. Your work schedule is extremely flexible and accomodating for both those who want to travel and explore Argentina and those who want an intensive internship experience. Actual tasks and projects very depending on the needs of the company or organization, your Spanish level and previous experience in the field. That being said, we have options for all levels of Spanish and work experience at a variety of amazing places. For any internship program longer than 6 weeks, we also add on a week of Intensive Spanish classes for no extra cost.
We connect interns with opportunities at a wide variety of companies and organizations. Some of the most popular categories are business & marketing, human rights, education, public health & medicine, tourism, law, social work, sustainable development and many more. We accompany of you during your first meeting with your internship placement and we are present for additional support every step of the way as you need it. We work with you and the host company or organization to foster a hands-on collaborative learning experience for you.
Beyond your personal exploration of Buenos Aires and any travels around Argentina, Mente Argentina offers several weekly activities to take your learning outside of the classroom and workplace. These activities also connect you with the rest of your Mente family, both staff and fellow participants, as you explore the city together. During these outings, 2-3 times per week, we show you our favorite brunch spots, happy hours, theaters, museums, parks and so much more. Check out the Mente Instagram for lots of photos.
The internships offered by Mente Argentina are non-paid due to the fact that the legal regulations of Argentina require a working visa for a paid internship, and the main objective of our program is international academic training. We have lots of experience working with Universities all over the world to get you academic credit for your internship experience.
Our international internship program is an attractive option for a wide variety of candidates. Of course it is quite popular for University students seeking college credit and work experience. We have also had many gap year students who haven’t yet started university or have recently finished and are looking to get some valuable international work experience while exploring possible career paths. It is also a popular program for those who might be looking for a change in their career path, offering a fun environment to spend time travelling in Argentina while also having new international work experiences.
We could talk to you all day about our programs, but we also want you to hear directly from our past participants about their stories and why they chose our Internship Program. Here are some of their stories:
- Exploring her interest in linguistics through two different internships: Nicole’s Story
- Laying the groundwork for her career in global development and peace: Joanna’s Story
- Challenging national identities towards fostering moral international policy: Lucas’ Story
- Immersing herself in a different Latin American culture to understand complexities of the region when looking at business Latin America: Adali’s Story
- Learning about diverse approaches to business management: Lorena’s Story
- Applying what she has studied to work in the legal field: Anidra’s Story
- Reflecting on global migration experiences and human rights projects: Lucero’s Story
- Challenging her own perspective towards greater global understanding and communication in journalism: Pia’s Story