Puentes provides customized and meaningful internship experiences in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, together with personalized professional development, engaging cultural activities, and constant support before, during, and after the adventure.

Puentes is ideal for people who are eager to learn outside the classroom and who enjoy creative problem solving and tackling new experiences with an open mind and an optimistic enthusiasm. There are no language requirements or deadlines to apply.

Our internships range from human rights and educational nonprofits to marketing agencies and tech startups, with many other high-performing nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses in between.

 

Our program participants come from many universities, such as:

Puentes gave me the most unforgettable and enriching summer I could’ve hoped for as a student just starting to get a sense of my independence away from home and of the aspects of business (being analytical as well as having personal interactions with people) that I love most. In the city of bustling cafes, wide plazas, parrilla smoke and too many alfajor options, I was able to use my Spanish in professional and informal settings, get to know my host and my coworkers, and constantly stay on my toes as I became part of the restless ciudad porteña.
— Rachel K., Business Analyst Intern, University of Pennsylvania
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Personalized Internship Placement

Referrals and interviews with internship sites according to your interests, skills, and Spanish level in order to confirm your ideal internship.

Pre-Departure Preparation

Pre-Departure Preparation

Step-by-step guidance and access to the online Puentes Portal with tips and information to help you prepare for your travels.

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Internship

Meaningful, project-based work with real impact and close supervision.

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Professional Enrichment

One-on-one professional development sessions with Puentes staff.

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Cultural Immersion

Engaging activities to become immersed in the local culture.

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Housing

Comfortable, pre-screened, and well-located homestays, shared apartments, and student residences.

Spanish Jumpstart

Spanish Jumpstart

Intensive Spanish classes that will jumpstart your integration into your new home country’s language and culture.

Constant Support

Constant Support

24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the ground and in person, plus comprehensive online resources to maximize your adventures abroad.

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Lasting Impact

Connections, support, and continued learning through the Puentes Alumni Network around the world.

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Called the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of South America. Life in Buenos Aires can be a stimulating international experience, while simultaneously seeming familiarly modern. The cultural offerings are endless - see great Latin American art, cheer along with the “hinchas” at a lively soccer game, move your feet to live music, and more. Buenos Aires City has a population of 3.5 million people, so it is the bustling hub of the country and offers a fast-paced backdrop to work and life. Buenos Aires is a great destination for people who are drawn to the hustle and bustle of big cities, who are comfortable navigating city life, and who are excited by metropolitan, apartment building living.

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Mendoza’s slogan - “the land of good sunshine and good wine” - says it all. Mendoza is set in the foothills of the Andes Mountains and famously lodges Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas, so its culture is closely tied to nature and thrilling outdoor activities like rafting and horseback riding. Also the center of the Argentine wine industry, Mendoza is an oasis of culinary and wine successes, as well as well-run tourism activities. With a talented professional sector, Mendoza also hosts innovative startups and impactful nonprofit organizations. Home to almost 1 million residents, Mendoza offers a comfortable size and ease of life in navigating the city. For an engaging internship in a stunning destination with a friendly culture, Mendoza is hard to beat.

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As the southernmost capital city in the Americas, Montevideo has pleasant weather year-round, and it is ranked first for quality of life Latin America, according to Mercer’s report. Montevideo is the country’s capital city and is home to 1.3 million people, which is almost half of Uruguay’s population. There are a nice variety of activities, since Montevideo has a vibrant music, theater, and arts scene, as well as many museums, notable sports teams, and outdoor leisure spaces, such as the “Rambla” that runs the whole coastline of the city. The city also has an international feel to it, thanks to its many cultural centers and its role as administrative headquarters for Mercosur and ALADI, Latin America’s trading blocs, which has led to Montevideo being compared to the role of Brussels in Europe. If you are looking for a pleasant and comfortable city with a calm feel yet plenty to do, Montevideo is your ideal destination.

 
 

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