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GEI South Africa – Global Custom Internship (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
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  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Program Advisor: Allie Winik, Jennifer Margherito Program Options: Internship
Areas of Study: Biology, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Health & Exercise Science, Interdisciplinary Business, International Studies, Journalism, Management, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology Class Standing: 1 - Freshman, 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior, 5 - Graduate
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay, Student Residence
Program Description:
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GEI South Africa: Global Custom Internship (Year-Round) 

Program Overview
Customize your international internship experience in South Africa, a country known for its social innovation, cultural diversity, and dynamic development landscape. Whether your interests lie in public health, entrepreneurship, education, engineering, environmental sustainability, or another discipline, GEI will match you with a local host organization aligned with your background, skills, and goals.

You'll gain hands-on professional experience, work in an intercultural team, and contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven project in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or other communities.

Program Highlights
  • Personalized internship placements in NGOs, startups, public institutions, or social enterprises
  • Weekly mentorship and reflection sessions to support learning and integration
  • Flexible start dates and program lengths, starting from 4 weeks
  • Develop a digital portfolio to showcase your global competencies and impact

Academics
Course & Credits (4 total):
  • INT301: Global Custom Internship (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply discipline-specific skills in a real-world development setting
  • Strengthen professional competencies in cross-cultural collaboration
  • Reflect on your role in ethical, inclusive global engagement
  • Integrate theory and practice in a digital capstone portfolio

Unique Experiences in South Africa
South Africa's mix of urban innovation and community-based development makes it a uniquely rich setting for customized internships. Whether working with education innovators in townships, tech startups in Johannesburg, or sustainability NGOs along the coast, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of equity, resilience, and changemaking.

Guided cultural activities, site visits, and mentorship ensure that your experience is not only impactful but transformative.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: Flexible, year-round (min. 4 weeks)
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

FIND OUT MORE:

About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.