USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of Uruguay.
Beginning in Fall 2021, a $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual internships are offered through USAC’s Global Perspectives program. For more information about the program, see the Global Perspectives virtual internship page.
Internship placements in Montevideo require four semesters of college Spanish unless otherwise noted
*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
Digital Marketing and Social Media Management
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
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A family-run hybrid business combining a coffee and a print shop catering to local university students. | |
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Business |
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An urban farm supporting sustainable urban development, organic farming, and social integration through community outreach, educational workshops, and school events as a way to promote healthier lifestyles and communities | |
Sample Work Responsibilities • Prepare and publicize a calendar of events |
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Digital Marketing |
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An NGO that provides social support to children from vulnerable neighborhoods through cultural exchange with interns from abroad who visit schools and develop engaging activities for children that take place over a series of weekends and end with an opportunity for shared and self-reflection. | |
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Digital Marketing |
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An NGO providing educational and social support to children and adolescents in high socioeconomic and social vulnerability in an effort to break the cycle of poverty that affects families in the area. | |
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English-Language Instruction |
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USAC Montevideo office offering English lessons to the local community and homestay families hosting USAC students. | |
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English-Language Instruction |
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A government-operated group home that provides educational and social services for children and adolescents. | |
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English-Language Instruction |
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A university research center that aims to promote an entrepreneurial and innovative culture by developing and strengthening a network linking the university, local businesses, and the financial sector to support innovative entrepreneurial initiatives that add value to society. | |
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Health and Wellness |
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An NGO providing educational and social support to children and adolescents in high socioeconomic and social vulnerability in an effort to break the cycle of poverty that affects families in the area. | |
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Natural Resources and Environmental Studies |
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An urban farm supporting sustainable urban development, organic farming, and social integration through community outreach, educational workshops, and school events as a way to promote healthier lifestyles and communities | |
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NGO and Social Services |
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An NGO that promotes the recognition and appreciation of social and cultural contributions made by Afro-Uruguayans and contributes to the affirmation of individual and collective identities in the community, encourages cooperation, democratic values, racial equality, diversity, and fundamental human rights. | |
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NGO and Social Services |
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An Uruguayan feminist collective, founded in 1985, and one of the main exponents of the Uruguayan feminist movement. Their work is focused on feminist political communication and incorporates the feminist perspective on issues of public concern such as abortion, sexual and reproductive rights, the political participation of women, and the ethics of care. | |
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NGO and Social Services |
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An NGO that seeks to improve the quality of life of people in economic and social vulnerability through the coordination and support of innovative and sustainable social enterprises seeking to integrate and support socially, economically, and culturally marginalized populations. | |
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Research - Health Sciences |
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A parastatal agency that provides universal coverage of highly specialized medicine for the whole population of the country regardless of social status or economic standing. | |
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Summer (5 weeks): Open for late applications
Fall/Yearlong: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Opens 9/1
Fall/Yearlong: Opens 9/1
Spring: Opens 9/1
Preferred GPA: 2.5
US Credit
50 students
English/Spanish