intern in mexico

Improve your Spanish and gain experience in one of the world's fastest growing economies - Intern in Mexico with World Endeavors! Mexico is quickly on the rise as a leader among Spanish-speaking countries as well as an important trade partner to the United States. As a participant in the Intern in Mexico program, you will gain an intimate knowledge of the rich and varied culture, as well as an appreciation for the challenges that face this country as it develops in the 21st century.

Located in the beautiful "City of Eternal Spring" - Cuernavaca - this unique Spanish-language internship program will give you real-world work skills while immersing you in everyday Mexican life. It also includes 4 weeks of language classes, a homestay, and cultural excursions to maximize your contact with local traditions, while remaining one of the most affordable programs available. Come to Cuernavaca with World Endeavors and gain the skills and experience that will put you a step ahead of the rest - Intern in Mexico!

If you have specific academic requirements or are interested in a field not listed above, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Participants must be 18 years old or older to be eligible. A minimum of intermediate Spanish language proficiency is also required. Previous experience or coursework in your internship field is desirable, but not required.

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.

Orientation:

Interns will participate in an orientation session after their arrival in Mexico. Orientation includes a welcome, a tour of the language study facilities, a Spanish placement test, information about housing, Cuernavaca, and your classes, as well as a tour of the city in the afternoon.

Orientations are held on Saturdays; therefore, participants should plan to arrive in Cuernavaca on the Friday before they start their program.

Housing:

Participants will stay with local Mexican host families. Host families are very welcoming and enjoy having foreign visitors stay with them. All host family accommodation includes 3 meals per day. Living in a host family setting is the best way to practice your Spanish outside of the classroom, and participants frequently make friendships that can last a lifetime.

Additional housing options may be available at an extra cost; if you are interested in these options please contact World Endeavors for more information.

Participant Life:

The Intern in Mexico program includes 2 exciting all-day excursions!

Teotihuacan pyramids
Participants can partake in an informative guided trip to nearby ancient sites, featuring the pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon.

Museum trip
Another excursion includes a day trip to Mexico City to visit a museum featuring the works of famous Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

In addition to the scheduled excursions, interns who want to get out and experience real Mexican culture have a wide variety of things to do and see. Cuernavaca is home to many interesting and historic sites, such as castles and cathedrals, some of which date back to the 1500s. Other fun activities include: local museums, hot springs, open-air markets, festivals, and side trips to nearby towns. Mexico City is only a short bus ride away. This beautiful colonial town has something to offer everyone.

Spanish language training
To prepare participants for the Spanish-language internships, the internship in Mexico program also offers the benefit of 4 weeks of intensive Spanish language training. Interns will attend a fully-accredited Mexican university for 20 hours per week, for the first 4 weeks of their program. The internship portion then begins at the beginning of the 5th week. Interns who successfully complete the language portion of the internship will receive an official academic transcript for their studies.

Language training is not included in the 1 month internship option; therefore, interns who plan to intern for only 1 month should have very advanced Spanish language skills.

*1 month = 4 weeks

Participants can choose when they would like to start and the duration of their program. Programs generally start on Fridays; participants can begin their program on just about any Friday of the year. 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 shown below. Check with a World Endeavors program advisor for alternate internship lengths. Participants in a one month internship program should have an advanced level of Spanish.

We encourage interns to apply as far in advance as possible. Generally it is beset 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 PDF found on the sidebar of this page, or click on 'enroll' at the top of the page to complete an online application.

Cost Included:

4 weeks of intensive Spanish language training (for programs of 2 months or longer)
Host family accommodations
3 meals per day
Internship placement
Transportation to and from airport
Cultural exchange with Mexican students
2 all-day cultural excursions
Orientation
Pre-departure material and support
Free cell phone rental with free incoming calls

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