Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
As the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is a bustling port city with a lively art scene and modern economy. With a history of colonization, European influences are found throughout the city alongside the existing Latin American culture. Buenos Aires is a hub for manufacturing, finance, and transportation sectors, with a strong tourism industry and robust art scene as well.
Spanish is the national language of Argentina and because the country is located in the southern hemisphere, our summer is their winter. But don’t worry – June through September in Buenos Aires is mild and humid, with temperatures rarely dipping below 50 degrees F. A GlobalWorks internship in Buenos Aires will introduce you to a cosmopolitan mashup of cultures in a city filled with good food, competitive sports, thrilling night-life, and passionate people.
Internship Duties & Sectors
Internship assignments vary and are highly customizable. Explore the dropdowns below to learn more about the unique characteristics this location has to offer for internships in each sector.
Art + Design
As the birthplace of the tango and home to the world-renowned Colon Theater, dozens of museums and art galleries, and barrios layered with European architecture, Buenos Aires is an artist’s dream. It won’t be difficult to find inspiration here, where you’ll have the opportunity to add to your skillset and portfolio through an art or design-related internship.
Business + Accounting
As a large port city with an impressive manufacturing industry, innovative transportation solutions, and sophisticated finance sector, Buenos Aires is a top city in the world for your internship. From supply chain logistics to sports business to finance, you’ll be sure to find an internship that meets your interests and career goals.
Data Science
Data Science is a field of ever-growing importance across industries. The need for workers in this field is growing exponentially, and students will be able to work at any number of businesses that will need research and analytical work performed.
Education + Teaching English
Education internships in Buenos Aires offer you the opportunity to learn from a different pedagogical style, culture, and curriculum. You can pursue opportunities to teach English in a variety of settings as there are many types of schools and organizations in Buenos Aires that will host interns in their classroom.
Environment + Sustainability
According to The Nature Conservancy, Argentina has a high degree of biodiversity in natural resources and 18 different eco-regions. It is home to the tallest mountains in the Americas, and over 1,000 different types of bird species. The landscape has been changed as agriculture and pasturelands expand into previously forested areas, and the country is striving to balance feeding the population with protecting the landscape. Students can contribute to this valuable work in a number of different organizations, such as conservation organizations, scientific organizations, or by providing other field work.
Journalism + Communications
As a major publishing center in Latin America, Buenos Aires has a variety of newspapers. Interning in Buenos Aires, with its tense historical struggle for a free press, will allow you to approach your chosen field from a different perspective. Internships placements can be found in a variety of specializations and industries, from food media to tech PR to sports advertising.
NGO + Nonprofits
Buenos Aires is home to many NGOs and nonprofits in nearly every sector imaginable. Whether you’re interested in mental and physical health, animal welfare, poverty and homelessness, food and sustainability, sports, arts and culture, religion, or international affairs — there is a placement in Buenos Aires for you to make a big impact during your internship.
Social Sciences
As a former European colony with a diverse economy and an apparent urban/rural divide, Argentina is a fascinating place for social science students to intern. Opportunities for social science-related internships in Buenos Aires can be tailored to your specific major and industry interests. Sectors include government and politics, law, tourism, hospitality, development, environmentalism, food, and much more.
STEM + Healthcare
As the main healthcare hub for Argentina, Buenos Aires has many municipal and private hospitals providing public health services and specialized care. Buenos Aires also has a history of innovative transportation and technology solutions, making it a growing center for IT and green tech.
*Please note that not all STEM and Healthcare-related internship placements earn 12 credits or last for 8 weeks.
Questions?
Please contact Yifang Zhang, GlobalWorks Program Manager
Email: globalworks@uoregon.edu
Phone: 541-346-5088
South America
GEOGRAPHIC REGION
15.2 million
2020 POPULATION
Spanish
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
8 weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
Furnished Apartment
HOUSING