Nestled between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santiago is the cultural, economic, and political capital of Chile. The Santiago-IES summer internship co-sponsored program offers participants the opportunity to work in a variety of industries within Santiago. Students take a Spanish language course and earn credit by completing an internship seminar at the IES Abroad center alongside other U.S.-based students.
Santiago-IES
Summer Internship
Applications
Summer 2023
This application has closed.
Program Dates
Summer 2023: 6/4 - 7/30
Application opens in early December. See application deadlines.
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Summer Internship Program with IES Abroad
- Typical enrollment: 15-20 students from U.S. colleges and universities
- Academic Program
- IES "Santiago Summer Internship" summer program*
- Required language class
- Unpaid internship
- At least 32 hours per week
- Placements available in business, education, information technology, international affairs, language instruction, logistics, marketing, media & communications, municipalities, museums, not-for-profit volunteer organizations, public affairs, social work, and tourism
Course Load
- 6 IU credit hours
- 3 credits in Spanish language (level assigned by placement test)
- SP 221 Spanish for Professions: Novice Abroad (HISP-X 370)
- SP 321 Spanish for Professions: Independent Abroad (HISP-S 317)
- 3-credit academic internship seminar
- Leading Across Cultures (FRST-F 400+)
- 3 credits in Spanish language (level assigned by placement test)
*DEPT-OS 100 (-OS 300) is the default designation to identify courses recorded as 100-level (300-level) undistributed credit that can count in total hours toward graduation and may be able to satisfy major, minor, or distributional requirements with the approval of the participant's school.
+ IU Title: Special Topics in Foreign Study (upper-level elective credit in COLL)
*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.
- Additional Information
- Housing
- Students live in private homes in Santiago with families
- Homestay hosts provide 2 meals per day
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
- are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
- have taken or are enrolled in fourth semester college-level Spanish
- have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.
Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Summer 2023
- IU portion of fee: $237.21
- IES Abroad portion of fee* paid to IU bursar: $6,212 (academic fees, housing, most meals, orientation, health insurance)
- Additional meals: $900
- International airfare: $950 - $1,200
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due February 21, 2023.
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
- IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
- For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. To set up an appointment, please visit One.IU to access the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS) tile.
Study Abroad Advisor
Provides detailed guidance and answers questions about specific programs or coursework available.
Office of Overseas Study (non-business)
Email: overseas@iu.edu
Kelley International Programs Office (business)
Email: ksabroad@indiana.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Alina Matthews
Email: alimatth@iu.edu