2017 Winternship Opportunities in Mexico

Mexico: Internship Opportunities:

Pre-professional internship opportunities with the following:

Ambulante: Documentary Film, Marketing & Communications

CEMLA: Centro de Estudios Monetarios Latinoamericanos: Economic Policy, Grant writing

Digital Government Unit; Secretary of Administration : E-Government

Fundación Cinépolis: Social justice (through meaningful cinema)

Podemos Progresar: Microfinance

ProDESC: Human Rights (advocacy, communications, research)

UNESCO: Culture Sector and Slum Cities

All VP: Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship

VICE Media: Digital news, video stories, production

WorldFund: Education reform (English language instruction)

Mexico: Program Dates

January 2017 Program:

Monday, January 2nd

to

Saturday, January 21st

This includes arrival & departure days. Orientation is

January 3rd and internships begin January 4th

Mexico: Where are Students Located?

MEXICO:

Students are housed and work in safe

neighborhoods of Mexico City, with proximity to

their internship site and group activities.

Mexico: Program Details

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Free Time: Students are free to explore and enjoy Mexico after work hours and on weekends

Housing: Students are matched with host families after taking a survey

Program Fee: $1000 covers housing, some group meals and DRCLAS-scheduled group activities. International airfare, daily meals, & personal expenses not included

Mexico: Cultural Activities:

Past DRCLAS Cultural Activities Include: Teotihuacán • Lucha Libre • Ballet Folklórico • Casa Frida Kahlo •

Food Tours • Xochimilco • San Miguel de Allende

Who Can Apply?

Internship Opportunities are open to graduates

& undergraduates*

Spanish language

requirements vary

*Some organizations are

degree-specific

How to Apply:

All students must apply using CARAT

A copy of your current resume, 1 reference, and a statement of purpose must be included with the application

Applications are open until Friday, October 7th at NOON.

Interviews will be held between Oct. 11-14th

Questions? Contact Rachel Murray-Crawford (rachelmurray@fas.harvard.edu)

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