Cultural and racial diversity, food for all appetites, hospitable people and tons of natural beauty in a land full of incredible and diverse landscapes, Brazil has it all.  From mountains to amazing beaches, from frenetic big cities to a calm countryside, living in Brazil is a unique and unforgettable experience.  Now is your chance to live, explore, and gain professional development legally in Brazil.

Cultural Embrace organizes paid internships throughout Brazil for students in a variety of professional fields.  Examples listed below are a guide of where we have already made placements: Food and Catering, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, Car industry, Financial services, Tourism, Cinema and Entertainment, Communication/Media, Consulting, Sports, Distribution, Publishing, Marketing, Business associations, Law firms, Hotels/Restaurants, Computing/IT, Real estate, Laboratories, Fashion, Shipping, Leisure, NGO's, Opticians, Auxiliary Medical services, Media and News agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, Transportation and logistic, Services, Educational Centers and Universities, etc.

The minimum time needed for this program is 8 weeks, and maximum one year.  Portuguese or Spanish language skills are useful but not required.  Optional Portuguese language lessons are available if desired.  Our local partners will provide the necessary paperwork to provide for the required Temporary Visa Item I to live and work in Brazil.  

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Interning in Brazil Offers: 

• Practical international work experience in your field of interest
• A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: cooking, crafts, dancing)
• A fantastic opportunity to improve foreign language skills while conversing with locals on a daily basis  
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Cultural Embrace Offers: 

• Guaranteed Internship Placement
  Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested preferences. 
• Monthly Stipend
  Many companies provide a monthly stipend to cover daily expenses while you are interning.  Varies from company to company.
• Housing & Meals
  A private or shared room and meals with a carefully selected host family will be included during the duration of your internship. Accommodations in a flat are available for an additional supplement.
• Arrival Assistance 
  An airport pick-up and transfer is included
• International Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Arrival Orientation
  You will receive pertinent information regarding local transportation, banking, and safety. You will also receive tips on travel, communications, and social and outdoor activities. Finally, you will be familiarized with the code of conduct and expectations for your internship.
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Brazil prior to, during, and after your placement.

• You must be 18-30 years of age
• You must have some experience or studied subjects in your desired internship field
• Enrolled undergraduate student
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment 

Duration	Costs (in US$)
8 weeks	$3010
12 weeks	$3410
16 weeks	$3810
6 months	$4760
1 year	$6370

 *Please note that prices are subject to change according to exchange rate of foreign currency
 **Prices listed in US Dollars, and AUD$, CAN$, £,€ accepted

Combine and customize other activities in Brazil or another destination through our programs or group tours . 

1. Obtain the Intern Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Intern Application (pdf).   Intern in Brazil Program Details and FAQ (pdf).  

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be e-mailed to you within 2-3 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days. 

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

Completed packet should include: 

• Intern Program Application
• Signed Work/Intern Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• University/College transcript (official please)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to intern in Brazil 
• Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee) 

Upon receipt of your application, a Cultural Embrace coordinator will contact you for a 20-30 minutes phone interview. Once we accept you in to our program, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your program fee. In order for us to contact our local partners to start your placement process, we require at least 50% of your program fee.

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 16-10  weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.

*Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 16 weeks or fewer before the desired date of departure. Applications received 12-16 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received fewer than 12 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free).