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Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso Internships
Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso Internships
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Length of internship: Credits: Program advisor: The Chilean Universities Program, Valparaíso internship is a unique opportunity to experience Chilean society firsthand and delve into the working culture of Chile, all while earning credit. This amazing opportunity is designed for students interested in history, political science, sociology or Latin American studies. The Internship in Community Action will be carried out in the work centers of the Community Action Workshop (Taller de Acción Comunitaria [TAC]). TAC is a nongovernmental organization that has been in existence since 1989 and encompasses a broad spectrum of volunteer opportunities. During the semester, interns must complete 30 hours of community service in one of the TAC work sites as well as complete 15 contact hours with IFSA-Butler's academic director in Valparaíso. Students will submit written reports in Spanish about the tasks they carry out, along with any other significant experiences, accompanied by descriptive efforts/analysis of their internship activities (nature, frequency, etc.). The internship will be certified by the Universidad Técnica Federico de Santa María. Objectives • To understand the social and cultural reality of different social sectors. • To understand the importance of community action in overcoming economic, social, and/or cultural problems that the community and individuals face and the general improvement of living conditions. • Analyze the possible causes of the known realities and the impact that community service has on them. Below is a partial list of some of the participating agencies in TAC: • The Municipal Consulate of Health • Twelve public and government funded schools • Foundation to Overcome Poverty • Neighborhood groups Note: Agencies may change semester to semester. Selection Process Students may apply for the internship during the IFSA-Butler orientation. Up to five interns will be selected based on evaluations by the TAC and the academic director.
Evaluation • Weekly reports on internship experience: 50 percent • Final report on internship (due at the end of the semester): 50 percent Coursework
Interns will take courses worth 9-10 U.S. semester credit hours at one of the Valparaíso universities in the Chilean Universities Program, as well as one or two IFSA-Butler program courses worth 3-4 U.S. semester credit hours each. The internship is worth 3 credits and will complete a student's full course load.
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