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GEI South Africa – Global Custom Internship (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Calendar Year
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Business, Child Development, Communications, Computer Science, Developmental Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Global Studies, Health & Human Services, Health Science, Hospitality Management, International Business, Journalism, Kinesiology, Management, Peace Studies, Political Science, Pre-vet, Psychology, Public Health, Social Science, Social Work, Sports Science, Sustainability, Tourism
Program Type: Internship Abroad
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
 

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