Argentina (Buenos Aires) Internship Program
- Fall Semester Program Dates: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (Arrival) - Friday, November 30, 2012 (Departure)
- Summer Session Program Dates: Wednesday, May 15, 2012 (Arrival) - Saturday, July 28, 2012 (Departure)
- Summer/Fall Orientation: TBA. Check back soon!
Now accepting students without a
Spanish language background!
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About the Argentina Program Buenos Aires, long considered the Paris of Latin America with its French-inspired architecture, has also emerged as South America's central hub for media and journalism. Journalism students who are seeking professional experience while developing or solidifying their skills with the Spanish language, will find that Buenos Aires is the city that best suited to them. The opportunity to do so in the cosmopolitan richness of Buenos Aires, makes this a once in a lifetime experience. The internship-based program allows students to work at media outlets throughout the city, where they are often able to complete two internships. Participants in the program will earn journalism elective credit and three hours of Spanish elective credit. Students have the option to include an additional upper-level social sciences course focused on the influences of media and gender in Latin American culture. |
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The program is facilitated by an on-site director who also serves as an instructor in the program. University of Missouri Spanish courses are instructed by faculty from Universidad Austral.
This program includes a media excursion outside of Buenos Aires. The destination varies; past destinations have been Santiago, Montevideo, or Bariloche. Travel and lodging costs for the media excursion are included in the cost of the program.
Area
Buenos Aires, the second largest metropolitan area in South America, is a city composed of color and culture. The city is a vast network of unique neighborhoods that make it easy to find just the right place for whatever mood strikes. There are fashionable boutiques and galleries under wrought iron lanterns along the winding streets of Sant Elmo. Tree-lined boulevards adorn the residential areas of Recoleta and Palermo, while a funky and colorful landscape filled with eclectic performers and artists abound in La Boca. The Missouri School of Journalism maintains offices alongside the spectacular views on the waterfront in Puerto Madero. In every way, Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city that is set to impress. Just beyond the city, the countryside of Argentina is equally breathtaking. Students can explore the power of the Iguazu Waterfalls or the impressive heights of the Patagonia Mountains. A welcoming, safe and vibrant location awaits our students.
This program includes a media excursion outside of Buenos Aires. The destination varies; past destinations have been Santiago, Montevideo, or Bariloche. Travel and lodging costs for the media excursion are included in the cost of the program.
Area
Buenos Aires, the second largest metropolitan area in South America, is a city composed of color and culture. The city is a vast network of unique neighborhoods that make it easy to find just the right place for whatever mood strikes. There are fashionable boutiques and galleries under wrought iron lanterns along the winding streets of Sant Elmo. Tree-lined boulevards adorn the residential areas of Recoleta and Palermo, while a funky and colorful landscape filled with eclectic performers and artists abound in La Boca. The Missouri School of Journalism maintains offices alongside the spectacular views on the waterfront in Puerto Madero. In every way, Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city that is set to impress. Just beyond the city, the countryside of Argentina is equally breathtaking. Students can explore the power of the Iguazu Waterfalls or the impressive heights of the Patagonia Mountains. A welcoming, safe and vibrant location awaits our students.
Program News:Check out what's going on with the Buenos Aires Internship Program:
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Internship or Professional Project
Students will undertake an internship in Buenos Aires for the length of the program. Participants are placed in professional journalism and media outlets with the assistance of the Program Director. Applicants are encouraged to view the placement process as a job search. While placement at specific outlets or companies cannot be guaranteed, students will complete internships or professional projects at high-caliber organizations which maintain strong affiliations with the Missouri School of Journalism. Applicants should compose a well-constructed resume and cover letter and resume for use in the professional placement process. Students should also consider developing a portfolio to provide, if requested. Applicants should be thorough when completing the internship questionnaire provided below. This is a vital step in determining timelines and deadlines for internship application. Graduate students interested in the Buenos Aires program should set up a meeting with Fritz Cropp. |
Previous Internships
Missouri journalism students have previously interned with the following media outlets, among others:
Missouri journalism students have previously interned with the following media outlets, among others:
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Lonely Planet Argentina - Travel magazine
Telma - Cultural magazine 7 Dias - Arts and culture magazine Forbes Argentina - Business magazine Newsweek Argentina - Weekly news magazine |
Tiempo - Argentinian daily newspaper
El Argentino - Argentinian daily newspaper Miradas al Sur - Argentinian newspaper El Sol de San Telmo - Political news magazine |
Eligibility
Undergraduate applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA who have completed the first course in their sequence are eligible for admission to an internship program. Applicants who will complete their first course in the semester/term preceding the term for which they are applying will be considered for conditional acceptance to the program. Graduate students must be accepted into their program.
Students are not required to have a background in Spanish. A mandatory Spanish-language placement exam is administered upon acceptance to the Buenos Aires Program. This exam does not have bearing upon acceptance but does influence student placement in Spanish language courses offered in Buenos Aires.
All students must be in good academic standing.
Undergraduate applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA who have completed the first course in their sequence are eligible for admission to an internship program. Applicants who will complete their first course in the semester/term preceding the term for which they are applying will be considered for conditional acceptance to the program. Graduate students must be accepted into their program.
Students are not required to have a background in Spanish. A mandatory Spanish-language placement exam is administered upon acceptance to the Buenos Aires Program. This exam does not have bearing upon acceptance but does influence student placement in Spanish language courses offered in Buenos Aires.
All students must be in good academic standing.
Course Credit
The professional project is a participant's day-to-day job. Students will work a minimum of 30 hours a week, or four full days. The weekly seminars are an important part of the program. Designed to help students better understand the media landscape of Argentina and Latin America, they often include guest lecturers and may include off-hours visits to media sites.
Students will earn course credit as follows:
The professional project is a participant's day-to-day job. Students will work a minimum of 30 hours a week, or four full days. The weekly seminars are an important part of the program. Designed to help students better understand the media landscape of Argentina and Latin America, they often include guest lecturers and may include off-hours visits to media sites.
Students will earn course credit as follows:
- Summer
-3 credit hours of Spanish language credit (SPAN 3160 or SPAN 4960)
-Optional 3 credit hours social science credit (WGST 4965)
and seminar course (JOURN 4940, JOURN 4350, and JOURN 4650)
-3 credit hours of Spanish language credit (SPAN 3160 or SPAN 4960)
-Optional 3 credit hours social science credit (WGST 4965)
Spanish credits on this program include 3150, 3160, 4960.
Costs
The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, and oftentimes housing, or other program-related costs. It is highly recommended that students outline a budget that includes what would be spent during a semester on-campus at MU and compare it to study abroad costs. The fee for this program includes housing accommodations, access to University of Missouri office space, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (12-15 credits depending upon enrollment in the optional WGST 4965 course). In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee of $75 for MU orientation, administration, and assistance. Other expenses you will want to consider include airfare, meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad a part of your college experience.
-Optional 3 credit hours social science credit (WGST 4965)
- Spring/Fall
and seminar course (JOURN 4940, JOURN 4350, and JOURN 4650)
-3 credit hours of Spanish language credit (SPAN 3160 or SPAN 4960)
-Optional 3 credit hours social science credit (WGST 4965)
Spanish credits on this program include 3150, 3160, 4960.
Costs
The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, and oftentimes housing, or other program-related costs. It is highly recommended that students outline a budget that includes what would be spent during a semester on-campus at MU and compare it to study abroad costs. The fee for this program includes housing accommodations, access to University of Missouri office space, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (12-15 credits depending upon enrollment in the optional WGST 4965 course). In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee of $75 for MU orientation, administration, and assistance. Other expenses you will want to consider include airfare, meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad a part of your college experience.
Estimated Program Costs for Undergraduates:
Total Semester Program Cost Estimate:
Resident: $13,388.21 Non-Resident: $18,506.21
Total Summer Program Cost Estimate:
Resident: $10,224.83 Non-Resident: $14,531.33
Resident: $13,388.21 Non-Resident: $18,506.21
Total Summer Program Cost Estimate:
Resident: $10,224.83 Non-Resident: $14,531.33
SEMESTER Program
Costs on MU Bill:
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Missouri Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee...................................................$5,750 Tuition and Educational Fees.........................$4,013.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee.........................................$75 HTH Student Health Insurance.........................$250 Total Cost for Missouri Resident...................$10,088.21 |
Missouri Non-Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee...................................................$5,750 Tuition and Educational Fees.........................$9,131.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee...........................................$75 HTH Student Health Insurance...........................$250 Total Cost for Missouri Non-Resident............$15,206.21 |
Personal Cost Estimates:
Roundtrip Airfare.....................................$1,500
Housing................................................Included
Meals and Transportation........................$1,800
Visa/Entry Fee............................................$140
Total Additional Expenses..........................$3,440 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Roundtrip Airfare.....................................$1,500
Housing................................................Included
Meals and Transportation........................$1,800
Visa/Entry Fee............................................$140
Total Additional Expenses..........................$3,440 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
SUMMER Program
Costs on MU Bill:
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Personal Cost Estimates:
Roundtrip Airfare....................................$1,500
Housing...............................................Included
Meals and Transportation.......................$1,200
Visa/Entry Fee............................................$140
Total Additional Expenses.........................$2,840 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Roundtrip Airfare....................................$1,500
Housing...............................................Included
Meals and Transportation.......................$1,200
Visa/Entry Fee............................................$140
Total Additional Expenses.........................$2,840 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Financial Aid
The financial aid awarded for classes at MU is typically applicable to study abroad. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506. The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
Student housing is provided through this program. All participants are required to live in program housing. The fully furnished apartments are located within the upscale Recoleta and/or Palermo neighborhoods. Housing is centrally located within close proximity to Metro access, and provides housewares, bedding, and wi-fi. All utilities are included.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
The financial aid awarded for classes at MU is typically applicable to study abroad. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506. The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
Student housing is provided through this program. All participants are required to live in program housing. The fully furnished apartments are located within the upscale Recoleta and/or Palermo neighborhoods. Housing is centrally located within close proximity to Metro access, and provides housewares, bedding, and wi-fi. All utilities are included.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
