[Plsugs] FW: Kalu Yala Spring 2013 Internship

[Tanya Quist]

Kalu Yala is now  accepting applications for the 2013 spring and summer
semesters.

 

Kalu Yala <http://www.kaluyala.com/community/interface/>  is a sustainable
community that will be built in the mountains about 45 minutes outside
Panama City, Panama. Internships take place in 3 venues: creating the town's
foundation in the Kalu Yala Valley creating relationships in the neighboring
town of San Miguel; and working on business logistics in Panama City. 

 

Spring programs include: 

* Business Development and Entrepreneurship 
* Community Outreach

* Digital Development

* English as a Second Language

* Living Systems (Agriculture, Animal Science, and Biology)
* Outdoor Recreation

 

Some of the most recent intern projects include:

- Identification project of native insects and plants

- Trail mapping and building viewing decks

- Creation of a pizza oven with natural materials from the Kalu Yala Valley

- Planning, building and planting gardens in the valley, San Miguel and
Bella        Vista location

- Teaching English in the same rural village of San Miguel

- Creation of an after-school science club in San Miguel

- The first written history and census of the town of San Miguel

- Study of women's health care in San Miguel and surrounding areas

- Creating and hosting art shows and networking events in Panama City

 

You can see some of the fun by watching this video by a Summer 2012 intern:
http://youtu.be/vGnLxAOn1cs

 

Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had interns from 36 states, 11 countries
and 77 colleges. The staff is willing to assist students who wish to acquire
academic credit.  

 

Kalu Yala is founded on the core tenants of culture, new urbanism
architecture, organic food, wellness, recreation, education, preservation,
and conservation of the natural environment. The Kalu Yala Valley is located
in the rainforest highlands of Central Panama in a 7,000-acre valley that
backs up to the Chagres National Park. The internship program allows
students and young professionals to come to Panama and gain cultural
exposure, work experience, and knowledge in order to create a project that
will ultimately help shape this sustainable community.  

 

Upcoming semester dates:

Spring Internship:January 14th - April 12th (Early Admission Deadline:
October 1st)

Summer Internship Dates: May 20th- August 2nd (Early Admission Deadline:
February 4th)

 

I've attached the Spring 2013 Information Packet. Those interested in
applying can fill out the application form here <http://tinyurl.com/d6jum52>
or email internships at kaluyala.com.

 

Please let me know if you have any further questions,

 

Thanks so much,

Ashley Davis

Internship Coordinator

 

Website - www.kaluyala.com <http://www.kaluyala.com/> 

YouTube  - www.youtube.com/kaluyala

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/kaluyala

Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/kaluyala <http://twitter.com/#%21/kaluyala> 

 

 

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