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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
4 weeks to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements |
| Requirements |
A reasonably high standard of
Spanish. |
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Price |
£1,345 for 4 weeks, ranging up to £2,345 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),
Return transfer to
airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The radio programme that you'll work on
is on air
daily
between 09:00 to 11:00. The programme takes a political focus, with an
analysis of financial market trends, political current affairs in
Argentina, Economics (Local and International) and a review of everyday
events and news. The show often features telephone interviews with guest
speakers.
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!
On your
placement you will act as an assistant to the producer
which
will require you to have a high standard of Spanish. You will make calls
for the producer, look up news of the past, and research certain topics
that will be discussed on the show. All of your work will be conducted in
Spanish. You will gain a real insight into the running of a radio
production along with a general understanding about current affairs issues
in Argentina. You will assist the producer with international news
research, and, depending on your level of Spanish may be required to make
telephone calls to various local newspapers, etc.
FEEDBACK FROM
VOLUNTEER SARAH HOLMES AND HER TYPICAL DAY:
"My Spanish is improving vastly and I am also gaining valuable work
experience in the field of journalism, which will undoubtedly help me to
find a job after university. I have made some
great friends, giving me an even greater
insight into the Argentine culture, which I love! Working with
Argentina's most famous journalist and enjoying all the perks like being
sent free ice cream is pretty cool!
Going out on air was also a
highlight, as was being asked to be an extra for an Argentine TV
programme! Its all good, it's so hard to choose one thing as the best! I
would recommend this placement to everyone else!!
It takes someone who's
willing to commit themselves and be pro-active about their involvement.
I put in 100% and that' what I'm getting back. You have to be able to
use your initiative too to know what is expected of you from day to day.
Being personable helps obviously because every day you're coming into
contact with different people. And it almost goes without saying that
you need to have a keen interest in current affairs and politics.
My Typical Day: Generally I don't have to arrive at the
radio station until 4 in the afternoon, although this varies according
to what's going on in the news etc. The show is on air from 5 - 8 so I
get home again about half 8. I'm expected to arrive prepared so it means
doing some work before I go in.
Again the amount I have to do varies
from day to day depending on current world affairs but generally I spend
a couple of hours reading the international English speaking newspapers
and finding articles of interest then writing reports and doing
translations related to them.
When I arrive the first thing to do is
have some mate (a local drink) and chat to everyone! Then I write up
whatever I've prepared ready for the approval of the head of the
production team. Sometimes they use it and sometimes not but its all
good practice anyway. Sometimes they will have things they need me to do
when I arrive so I get on with that too. Whilst the show is actually on
air, my job is to answer phones if everyone else is busy and generally
run errands and, of course, serve mate! Sometimes it gets pretty frantic
with guests coming in and everything but its all fun!
And that's a typical day for me! The good thing is that its really
flexible so if I want to go in earlier or leave at a different time I
can. Sometimes I work 3 days a week and sometimes 4 or even the whole
week. It just depends on what's going on and that's what I like about
it. There's no chance to be bored!
I'm loving this placement so much! There have been lots of opportunities
to go to really cool things with people from work, like tango shows and
asados and awards ceremonies and I'm learning loads as I go! Thanks very
much!
OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
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!
LOCATION:
The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. The natural wonders alone take
some beating! From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from
Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography
is varied and stunning.
Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires: This fabulous city is renowned for its
sophistication and has a surprisingly European feel about it. BA is reminiscent
of Paris and its tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling, faded
elegance. Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity.
Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare
and, with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's nightmare! Avenida
Santa Fe is the most fashionable shopping area.
Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights tangoing in the chic quarter of
Buenos Aires to gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas. Dynamic and
bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most
exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all
manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the
streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night.
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