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Next weekend TEFL Course:
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MAGAZINE JOURNALISM WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP IN MENDOZA
Gain vital Journalism work experience on
a leisure magazine located in the wine-making region of Mendoza. The
magazine focuses on the region of Mendoza and all it has to offer in terms
of wines, tourism, excursions (places to visit and recommendations of places
to eat), and Argentina in general. You don't need any Spanish
as the magazine is written in English.
“I’m absolutely loving it so far! Mendoza, the people, the Magazine,
my host family – all fantastic!” Lucy Holdsworth (Read a
published article by Lucy during her Placement)
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
Minimum
length required on this project is 8 weeks. There is no maximum
length, but will be
subject to visa
requirements. This project is not available for the month of
July. |
| Requirements |
You must have
excellent English and able to write creatively and well. You'll be
asked to submit an article you've written (but not necessarily
published). Some experience is required and you must commit to a
minimum of 8 weeks. No Spanish needed as this is an English medium
Magazine. Minimum age 18. |
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Price |
From
£1,495 for 4 weeks, ranging to £2,995 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at BA Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Transport to and from your
project
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support. |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a
visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance), Transfer to
Mendoza, Return transfer to BA airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
You need to be aged between 20 and 70+ |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
You'll work on an English-language
Leisure Magazine based in the wine making region of Mendoza.The magazine comes out every 2
months so you must spend a minimum of 2 months on this placement. You'll
have the opportunity to work on your own initiative and you'll be able
to go out of your own to do field research for your articles, hence you
need to be an 'independent spirit'. You may be asked to write about wineries (which
could be far away), or about leisure activities for which you may need to go
on adventure tours such as skiing and horse riding.
The team of staff at the magazine is small and consists
of: Charley, the editor, and his partner Kelly, the Tourism Director, as
well as a secretary who is also in charge of advertising. When each issue is
close to print, a Graphic Designer assists the team. Help is also received
from free-lance journalists who aren't based in the office.
You will have plenty of opportunities to get involved in
creating an issue of the magazine and will be involved with:
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Researching and
writing articles
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Assisting with proof
reading of articles
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Graphic design and
photography (if you have any previous experience of this it would be a
great advantage)
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Traveling – finding
new places and writing about them (for example, restaurants, wineries,
etc) - this will most often involve day trips where traveling expenses
will be covered.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Latin America.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
"I
feel that I am learning about the culture of Argentina and the
working climate in Mendoza. I have learned the basics of how a
magazine is run and managed and the steps of going from the
concept to the printed product. I think interning at the wine
magazine has been an exciting learning experience. It is a
great way to explore a new area of the world and live at a
different pace of life.
My boss was very fun and
flexible and always inclusive so I could learn as much as
possible about the entire magazine process.
The best thing about
my placement has been to learn about wine and to be able to have
so many adventures in Argentina! I have been encouraged to
explore and learn as much as possible! It has also been really
great to live with a family and practice my Spanish.
I think the placement was great!"
Lauren Sanne.
ACCOMMODATION IN
MENDOZA
Accommodation will be arranged for you
with a local host family, allowing you to have a better insight into
Argentina and become integrated into life in the region of Mendoza. You
will be provided breakfast and for dinner you will usually share a typical
Argentinean meal with your family. Facilities in host families do vary but
you will have the opportunity to express your preferences regarding the
type of family that you stay with (for example, a family with/without
children, pets etc.).
OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE IN ARGENTINA:
Add
to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting
activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American
dance, or learn a new skill!
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Tango Courses:
That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a
weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun!
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Salsa Courses:
Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that
was born in Cuba. You’ll learn from a Cuban teacher who will tailor lessons
to suit your level, even totally beginners.
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Spanish Language Courses:
You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing
your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment
during your stay.
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Photography Courses:
6 hours per week of photography lessons in colourful Buenos Aires where
there is a host of subjects you can capture with your camera.
This
project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Argentina, or
you could even do a second project in a different region of the country, thus
doubling your adventure and enjoyment!
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
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| THINGS TO DO IN
MALARGUE: |
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“Cabaña
Las Brujas” (Witches Cavern)
– These spectacular caves are situated roughly 70km outside the town. Generated
by sea level change, the underground water has carved what seems like galleries,
consisting of amazing rock formations including stalactites and stalagmites.
After travelling through a network of tunnels and caves you come to what locals
call the Virgen Gallery and Flores Gallery. These are vast open spaces carved by
thousands of years of water erosion, creating curious rock formations and
ceilings that resemble that of churches. Down there a particular “fauna” exists,
adapted to living with out sunlight and little food. All these characteristics
make the cavern a magical experience and a must see for all visiting tourists.
“Payunia” –
A volcanic
range consisting of 800 volcanoes: one of the largest ranges in the world! Over
thousands of years of volcanic explosions, wide spread lava flow and originate
basaltic formations a very unique and alien like landscape has been created. The
vast open scenery gives this place a special feel and it has become an
incredibly popular attraction for tourists. Guided tours take you to the edge of
volcano craters, show old eruptions and lava rivers and many different land
forms and rock types.
“Llancanelo Lagoon”
- This totally virgin and natural environment is situated roughly 75 km outside
the town. This amazing spectacle has recently been incorporated to the Ramsar
Convention as one the greatest natural humid places in the world and is home to
some 155 species of migratory birds. A truly beautiful place to visit.
“Pincheira Castles” –
Due to natural erosion, mainly Glaciers, an incredible monument has been carved
out of the ground that has a strange likeness to man made structures. In fact
the monument resembles a large castle, complete with towers (cones) made out of
sediment. The river Malargue passes close, moat like, and only a few meters away
the “Pincheria Spring”. This area was a refuge for the “caudillo” (outcast) Pincheira at the end of last century, and many remains of Indian ceramics, arrow
heads and other ancient artifacts can be found.
“Los Mollos and Valle Hermos”
– This amazing
location is roughly 45 km outside the town. These thermals were part of the
first attraction to Malargues ski tourist industry. The site consists of a hotel
across three buildings. The oldest building contains two therapeutic varieties
of thermal baths, Sulphur and Iron. In addition to this the resort offer a
number of adventure tourism activities, including mountaineering, horse back
rides, trekking, rafting and trips to Valle Hemoso and to la Niña Encantada that
run all year round. Also about 95 km form Malargue a valley exists, formed by
the crossing of two rivers: The Cobre and the Tordillo. Here many activities
such as fishing, walking or spotting the “icticola fauna” help pass time away at
this beautiful place. |
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TRAVEL: |
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You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
You'll fly into Buenos Aires where you'll be met by
either Melina or Adriana Saccal, our local organisers. From the airport you'll
be taken to your accommodation, and thereafter a transfer will be arranged for
you to your placement in Mendoza where Charles (the owner of the magazine), our
representative in Mendoza, will meet you
VISAS:
Visa’s are not required for a stay of 90 days if you are a British Passport
holder. If you're from another country, we'll liase with you about
your visa requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country! |
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