Community Development Internship

  Nicaragua

Leon

Term: Throughout the year 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: open

Description: Our program is perfect for gap year or University students. Participants travel to Nicaragua and are placed in a Community Development Project for 3 months. The participant's area of interest is taken into consideration and there are several different internship opportunities available. Participants provide major support for the operation of much needed development initiatives in Nicaragua.

Highlights:
- internship positions with real responsibility
- intensive Spanish language studies included
- homestay or rented accommodation available

Qualifications: Participants must be fluent in English and eligible to apply for a Nicaraguan tourist visa. Each application is reviewed on an individual basis.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $3600

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Youth interested in making a difference, gaining work experience, spending time abroad and learning Spanish.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Nicaragua Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Latitude Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Latitude Study Abroad strives to provide young, enthusiastic students with the opportunity to experience life abroad within the safety of a structured and familiar academic setting. Students will be able to earn credits toward their high school graduation while making a meaningful contribution to the international community and experiencing cultural immersion. Our main goal is to foster a love of learning and a passion for knowledge in our students through an interdisciplinary, inclusive and experiential approach to education. We hope that the Nicaragua High School Semester Program will prove to be an eye-opening experience leaving students with critical, open minds and a desire for continued discovery. We at Latitude Study Abroad believe that students leaving high school should be: Prepared - for the future, for challenges, for change. Aware - of their own and others' position in the world. Excited - about their future, their goals, and furthering their education. Driven - to move forward, to reach their goals. Critical - of themselves and the world around them. Passionate - about what is important to them. We want to see competent graduates with an understanding of the importance of life long learning and the skills and confidence needed to tackle the future and impact society both as individuals and collectively.

Year Founded: 2007