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Overview

You’ll be based in the city of Tena, affectionately known as the "Cinnamon City". Located at 1,600 feet above sea level, Tena is considered selva alta, or high jungle, and is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes that descend into the Amazon rainforest. Its unique location gives Tena a comfortable climate and it the perfect place to experience both Andean and Amazonian culture.

Our staff will pick you up at the airport in Quito and take you to a hostel where you will spend the first three days starting an in-depth orientation covering local business etiquette, health and safety, cultural norms, and Spanish language classes. As a part of your orientation we'll visit historic sites in and around Quito. We'll then travel to Tena where we will finish our orientation by showing you around the city of Tena, getting you familiar with its public transportation system and introducing you to the host organization of your internship. You will then work full-time at your internship for the next six weeks. During that time, we’ll go on a couple of excursions that include visits to some exciting natural attractions, learn about the Amazon and connect with local community activists while building new friendships.

List of Internships in Ecuador

Ecuador - Animal Rescue Internship

Ecuador, Latin America

Support and work with the local staff at an Animal Rescue Center Read More

Ecuador - Ecotourism

Ecuador, Latin America

This internship involves working on the development and implementation of a framework for creating successful community-based ecotourism projects and a system for monitoring project progress. Read More

Ecuador - Journalism internship

Ecuador, Latin America

This internship is an opportunity to work with a professional news organization, either in print, broadcast or online journalism. Read More

Ecuador - Microfinance Internship

Ecuador, Latin America

Interns will be working in a microfinance bank, cooperative, or community microfinance institution, assisting with accounting, administration and day-to-day activities Read More

Ecuador - Women's Empowerment Internship

Ecuador, Latin America

Work to advance a women's empowerment group Read More

Ecuador- Disadvantaged Youth Internship

Ecuador, Latin America

Work in a youth center that assists underprvileged children with homework, organizes games & activities and more Read More

Ecuador- Medical Internships

Ecuador, Latin America

Internships with exposure to Surgery, Pediatrics, Emergency Room, Obstetrics Read More

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Internship Program

Start Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010
End Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Duration: 7 weeks
Arrival airport: Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre Airport (UIO)
Program Tuition: $5,395

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To empower students to become globally minded professionals by enabling hands-on internships with organizations around the world that are making a difference. We do this by creating an international network of in-country partners and local grass roots organizations who are working to improve the welfare of their community in areas such as education, healthcare, the environment, community development, social entrepreneurship, women's empowerment and more. Terra Intern Abroad is open to work with non-profits, non-governmental organizations, sustainable businesses and mission-driven social enterprises.