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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><a href="http://www.kaluyala.com/community/interface/" target="_blank">Kalu Yala</a></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'> 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. Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had interns from 38 states, 12 countries and 80 colleges. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Programs include: <br><br>* Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Panama City<br>* Community Outreach in the rural town of San Miguel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>* Digital Development in Panama City<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>* Education in San Miguel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>* Living Systems (Agriculture, Animal Science, and Biology) in the Kalu Yala valley<br>* Outdoor Recreation in the Kalu Yala valley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Interns are encouraged to come up with and implement their own semester project. Some interns choose to do solo projects while others work in groups to make their dream a reality. Along the way, our Program Directors are always happy to help them plan and lend a helping hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Some of the most recent intern projects include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Identification and database creation of native insects and plants </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Building an animal shelter including its design and milling the wood</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Design, building and maintenance of a 1-acre permaculture plot in the Kalu Yala Valley</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Building of basecamp's first structures based on indigenous designs </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Teaching English in the elementary school in the rural village of San Miguel</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Planning, building and planting gardens in the valley, San Miguel and Bella Vista location</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Creation of an after-school science club in San Miguel</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- The first written history and census of the town of San Miguel</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Study of women's health care in San Miguel and surrounding areas</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Designing, marketing and hosting art shows and networking events in Panama City</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Trail creation and mapping with viewing deck construction<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Low ropes course feasibility study<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Creation of a pizza oven with natural materials from the Kalu Yala valley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Travel and tourism feasibility studies of Panama and Central America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Creation and design of the Kalu Yala blog which receives over 6,000 visitors a month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Business of sustainable communities feasibility study<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>You can see some of the fun by watching this video by a Summer 2012 intern: <a href="http://youtu.be/vGnLxAOn1cs" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/vGnLxAOn1cs</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Upcoming semester dates:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Spring: January 14th- April 12th</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Summer: May 20th- August 2nd <i>(Early Admission Deadline: February 4th)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>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. </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I've attached the Spring 2013 and Summer 2013 Information Packets. Students can apply online for spring, summer and fall 2013 by filling in the application form <a href="http://tinyurl.com/d6jum52" target="_blank">here</a> or email <a href="mailto:internships@kaluyala.com" target="_blank">internships@kaluyala.com</a> for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I should mention that our staff is happy to assist students who wish to acquire academic credit and speaking Spanish is not required! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:14px'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Please let me know if you have any further questions,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Thanks so much,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Kate Stewart<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Business Program Director<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>