Gain work experience in a global context, enhance your resume, and develop an international network by participating in a part-time internship during your study abroad experience.
Through the internship in Buenos Aires, you can magnify the impact of your semester study abroad experience by developing your professional Spanish and further cultural insights to help you succeed in today’s global workforce. The semester internship experience is designed to complement your academic studies with part-time work so that you can successfully navigate your time in the classroom and in the office. Your internship will be overseen each step of the way by the Puentes team to provide you with comprehensive and thoughtful mentoring. You will also have access to a one-on-one career coaching session and career building guides for further professional growth.
Internship Methodology
thorough Placement Process
You will have a one-on-one advising call with the Puentes team to review your internship objectives and interests. Then all enrolled interns interview directly with possible companies and organizations, and based on your feedback and theirs, we confirm your internship placement.
Meaningful Work
You will be tackling project-based work, which is designed to directly contribute to the key objectives of the company or organization where you are interning, ensuring that you’ll gain real experience and know-how through substantial, mission-driven work.
internship format
The unpaid internship will begin a few weeks after your semester classes start to allow for academic adjustment and focus, and you will conclude your internship before your final exams.
Internship duration: 12 weeks
Internship hours: part-time with about 10 to 15 hours a week
Work modality: fully in-office or hybrid options, with at least some of the time per week in the company’s workspace
You will finalize the internship hours, in-office days, and work modality directly with your internship supervisor.
internship mentoring
You will have a dedicated Puentes Mentor from our team, who will oversee your internship experience. Before the program begins, your Puentes Mentor and you will review together your program objectives. Your internship begins with an initial meeting to set internship expectations and project goals with your internship supervisor and Puentes Mentor. During the internship, you have ongoing guidance from your internship supervisor. As well, you, your Puentes Mentor, and your internship supervisor have a mid-internship meeting to discuss learnings, challenges, successes, and remaining goals. Your internship concludes with a closing meeting to reflect on your internship experience with your supervisor and Puentes Mentor.
At least an intermediate Spanish level is recommended. The more Spanish proficiency you have, the more internship options will be available to you and the more opportunities for professional immersion in your internship workplace.
2026 SEMESTER INTERNSHIP DATES
1st SEMESTER:
- Apply by: January 1, 2026
- Internship begins: March 30, 2026
- Internship ends: June 19, 2026
2nd SEMESTER:
- Apply by: May 15, 2026
- Internship begins: August 17, 2026
- Internship ends: November 6, 2026
Internship industries
Our internships are in many diverse and captivating industries. Internship opportunities range from educational and human rights nonprofits to startups and tech companies - with many other high-performing nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses in between.
intern roles
Our interns take on significant projects that are challenging yet doable and highly impactful for the company or organization. There are many different types of roles available for interns, and we work with your supervisor and you to design the right role and project for you. Some of the possible internships roles are the following:
Career coaching session and Career Building Guides
During the semester internship, you will have a personalized one-on-one career coaching session on job interviewing, resume building, informational interviewing, or international job curation. You will also have access to online career building guides to help you leverage your internship experience, while taking your next career steps.
Resume Building
Learn about resume best practices to help you enhance your resume. Come away with a highly polished resume and the tools and know-how to keep your resume updated going forward.
Informational Interviewing
Discover how to find, prepare for, and arrange informational interviews in order to maximize and maintain your new networks.
International Job Curation
Gain insights on how to approach the idea of working in a different country, including the job search, the destination selection, and the adaptation to life abroad.
Job Interviewing
Learn insider tips and tricks on how to nail your next in-person or virtual job interview through recommendations on successful interviewing practices and sample interview questions.
Lasting Impact
Your Puentes experience doesn’t end at the conclusion of your internship. After completing your Puentes semester internship program, you will join the Puentes Alumni Network. You’ll continue to be supported through the mentorship of the Puentes team, and you’ll be eligible to receive letters of recommendation from Puentes for your future professional and academic endeavors. We are committed to continuing to build bridges for your future.
“Not only did I have an amazing experience studying abroad in Buenos Aires, but I also had a remarkable opportunity to intern for the Argentine government. As a political science and international studies student, I was able to learn first-hand about an international government. I looked forward to going into work - which was only steps away from La Casa Rosada - and talking to my coworkers who were experts in their field (and also gave me sightseeing advice).”
