What do the students do? 

Students support the Abuelas’ work by translating information regarding the search for disappeared grandchildren, contribute to a bilingual glossary of terms used in the cases, and participate in meetings with representatives of the association where they learn about the history of human rights in Argentina. Along with their internship tasks, they participate in Spanish classes and intercultural activities to learn about the language and culture of Argentina. It is essential that students in this internship do not learn about the Abuelas’ work in a vacuum. but rather think critically about the relationship between Argentine history, human rights development, social justice and their own cultural backgrounds. The internship culminates in a final exposition in which the students present their work and learning reflections in creative formats such as poems, paintings, and drawings, which are compiled in a booklet.  

For Whom is this Internship ideal?

Students from different academic backgrounds & language heritage with interest in social and cultural studies such as Decolonial Studies, Latin American studies, human rights, social justice, memory, and women’s empowerment. The students should be Spanish-speakers with an intermediate-advanced Spanish level, interested in improving their language skills. Furthermore, it is an excellent opportunity for students to develop research and build professional networking for their future academic development.

Intercultural Learning Initiative 

As part of our virtual internships, students will participate in the Intercultural Learning Initiative to virtually immersed students in the Rio de la Plata region’s local culture and language. This component consists of a range of online cultural activities such as virtual museum visits, virtual tours of the city, and master classes in tango, candombe drumming, and Argentine cooking. Students will also have the opportunity to interview cultural representatives of the Rio de la Plata region by participating in biweekly activities that will challenge them to reflect on and compare Argentine cultural experiences with their local setting to gain an intercultural perspective. Participation in the initiative provides students with the chance to receive the Adela-Study Abroad Intercultural Certificate.