Uruguay
About Uruguay
Uruguay sits snugly between Brazil and Argentina halfway down the eastern shore of South America. The country is well known for its progressive and liberal politics and outlook on life – it is like a slice of Western Europe in South America. As a small country, it has not been visited by many tourists until recently – and travellers just can’t get enough of Uruguay. From the beautiful beaches to the excellent food, friendly people, and high safety, Uruguay is a hidden slice of paradise.
Program Pricing
- 1 Month(Teaching English Only)
- 6-Weeks(Mid-May Only)
- 2 Months
- 3 Months
- 4 Months
- 5 Months
- 6 Months
Travel and boost your resume in Puenta del Este and montevideo
Ssshhhh! One of the best-kept secrets for young travelers right now is Uruguay – Punta del Este, Montevideo, and the beaches in particular. And the seasons are reversed! So when it is freezing in the northern hemisphere, it is gorgeous there – the high season (summer) starts in December. We have to mention the beaches. We have to! Montevideo itself is surrounded by beaches on three sides, connected by a wide, paved boardwalk. It’s an excellent and safe place to jog, bike, stroll, water gaze and people watch.
Next is Punta del Este – think Miami or as one blogger put it, “Monaco of South America” due to its beautiful beaches and notoriety as a hot seaside destination for the rich and famous. This is where you will live and intern in the Adelante Abroad program. Then there is the polar opposite, Cabo Polonio – no roads and hard to get to but worth it, if you like your beach time very natural and rustic. The best is Punta del Diablo, near the border of Brazil. It is probably what Punta del Este looked like 20 years ago and hits just the right note of beach perfectly.
Montevideo is the capital and another potential location for you to live and intern in. Our favorite neighborhoods are Pocitos and Parque Rodo, Ciudad Vieja to go out at night. There are so many green spaces in this colonial, capital city! The sounds of trees rustling is near constant. A striking national obsession to note is yerba mate, a herbal almost tea-ish infusion that locals add hot water to and drink, all day, everywhere. Even public officials – think police officers, librarians, government workers, everyone! – have their mate gourds with them, sipping their mate out of their bombillas (curved metal straw) Lastly, the public art in and around Montevideo is hard to describe in words, and completely unforgettable.
Why Should You Choose Adelante Abroad?
Internship programs offered in eight International Locations
Over 30 career fields available – Guaranteed Placements
1 to 6 Month programs available year-round
Gap Year opportunities for high school graduates, freshmen & sophomores
Accommodations included with your own private room
Affordable programs for students, recent grads & more
Hear From Our Candidates
I spent 3 months in Uruguay, interning with a law firm in Punta del Este. The firm I interned with was the first firm to receive recognition for its continuous improvement and quality management by the National Institute of Quality (INACAL). It was an honor to collaborate with a firm with such recognition. My internship placement was flexible, and I received university credit for my internship. My firm was happy to accommodate my hours and fill out all forms I needed for the university.
This experience is a must, especially for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure in South America! Uruguay is a friendly, liberal (the most equitable country in South America!), accepting, and culturally rich country with gorgeous beaches all along its coast. There were many amazing sunsets I witnessed and the beach was nice and relaxing to swim after a long day. The people were my favorite part of Uruguay. They are eager to learn about you as much as you want to learn about them. I highly recommend my educational internship experience in Uruguay. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is studying education and would like to up their skills in Spanish. My Spanish Instructor was excellent and second to none – very personable and helped me pinpoint my strengths as well as weaknesses to work on in my Spanish progress.
I had the opportunity to help out at [Hospital Perrier Rossell] to help tend to newborns that do not have parents to go home to. Before Friday, I had never even held a baby before. Quite honestly, I was slightly uncomfortable the entire time due to my lack of experience with newborns. Though pediatrics might not be my specialty of choice, I do believe that it is still necessary to feel comfortable in any specialty. All the nurses were there to answer my questions or concerns that I had. I felt very welcome and everyone was very ready to teach.
