At Kalu Yala Sustainability Internships, we work as an independent study abroad to allow individuals to awaken and pursue their career and personal passions through hands-on learning. Our vision, our ultimate goal, is to transform educational standards and be the leading pioneers in experiential learning.
Programs take place in 2 venues: Kalu Yala, a rustic eco-village setting where we’re conducting the research and development to build the world’s first sustainable, modern town, and San Miguel, the closest community to Kalu Yala where we’re working to improve the local education system, health systems, and economy while strengthening local relationships and preserving local culture.
Programs:
· Biology based in Kalu Yala
· Business & Entrepreneurship based in Kalu Yala
· Community Development & Education based in San Miguel
· Farm-to-Table Culinary Arts based in Kalu Yala
· Public Health & Wellness based in San Miguel
· Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science based in Kalu Yala
· Outdoor Recreation based in Kalu Yala
· Design Thinking based in Kalu Yala
· Media Lab based in Kalu Yala
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.
Working to build a truly sustainable community, Kalu Yala is based around new urbanism architecture, organic food, wellness, recreation, education, preservation, and conservation of the natural environment. Kalu Yala is located in the rainforest highlands of Central Panama in a 7,000-acre valley that backs up to the Chagres National Park.
Upcoming semester dates:
· Spring 2017: January 23rd- March 31st
· Summer 2017: May 15th- July 21st
· Fall 2017: September 11th- November 17th
Students can apply online by filling in the application form here or email me at k.kelso@kaluyalainstititute.com for more information.
The staff is happy to assist students who wish to acquire academic credit and speaking Spanish is not required! We also can work with students on payment plans and seeking financial assistance.
