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architecture, landscape architecture, and city planning internships


Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City Planning Internships

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A new wave of publicly-funded development projects are being planned and are under way in Guayaquil. One project in particular focuses on the development of a large island on the Guayas river. The project intends to transform the island into a eco-park, with trails and an interpretive center. Interns in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, environmental studies, and environmental management have the opportunity to participate in this and a wide range of other new development projects in Guayaquil.

Intern with an internationally recognized development firm whose current focus is urban development in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. Their recent riverfront redevelopment project was the largest urban renewal project in the last 50 years of Guayaquil's history. The project gained international recognition and injected new life into the riverfront region of the city.

Eligibility: Participants are required to take a written language exam in order to assess the appropriate placement in language classes. A follow-up language interview will be conducted after participants arrive in Ecuador. Many internships are available for absolute beginners in Spanish with little experience in their preferred field.

Pre-Departure Information: Before participants embark, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their experience abroad. In addition to the guide, participants may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

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Upon arrival in Ecuador, interns receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the city and the surrounding area, the Ecuadorian culture, and the internship. All internships include 2 weeks of Spanish language classes. Class sizes are typically very small giving students a personalized learning experience.

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Participants stay with local Ecuadorian families in shared and single room accommodations or in intern housing. Accommodations are safe, clean, modest, and comfortable and provide easy access to public transportation.

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In their free-time, participants can spend time in downtown Guayaquil, visit the waterfront area, visit the one of the many museums of Guayaquil, check their e-mail at the Internet Cafe, or explore nearby towns along the Pacific coast.

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Duration 1 month 2 months 3 months 4 months 5 months 6 months
Costs X $2,890.00 $3,370.00 $3,850.00 $4,330.00 $4,810.00

*1 month = 4 weeks  

Participants can choose when they would like to start and the duration of their program. Start dates are flexible, but are based on the needs of the host company as well as the intern. The most common internship durations are show below. Check with a World Endeavors program advisor for alternate internship lengths.

Academic credit from a fully-accredited Ecuadorian college is available for this internship program.  Interns will be required to write a paper about their internship experience in addition to fulfilling other academic requirements as pre-requisites for receiving credit.  World Endeavors can offer 1 credit per month of internship, at an additional cost of $150 per credit. 

We encourage interns to apply as far in advance as possible. Generally it is best to submit your application at least 12 weeks prior to your intended start date, but exceptions can be made if the intern is willing to work with World Endeavors to expedite the enrollment process. To submit an application, download the application found on the sidebar of this page.

Back_topCost Included:

  • Two weeks of intensive language and cultural training
  • Home stay accommodations (breakfast included) 
  • Orientation including a welcome reception in Ecuador
  • English speaking director in Ecuador for your support
  • Airport reception and drop-off
  • Cultural exchange with Ecuadorian students
  • Incredible internship opportunities
  • Free cell phone rental and free incoming calls

    • Not Included:

  • Round-Trip airfare to Ecuador
  • Visa expenses and airport taxes
  • Personal expenses including additional meals and daily transportation
  • Insurance

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