GLOBAL CUSTOM INTERNSHIP
A 4-credit multidisciplinary custom internship in South Africa
AT A GLANCE
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Global Internship Program
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Multidisciplinary
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Intern Abroad Destination: South Africa
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Dates: Flexible (Year-Round)
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Credit: 4 U.S. credit hours (~ 8 ECTS credits) for eligible university students
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Eligibility: Any field and level of study
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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ACADEMICS
The Global Custom Internship offers students and early-career professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world international work environment. Over the course of a minimum of four weeks, interns are integrated into local organizations, actively contributing to projects in fields such as business, social innovation, public health, education, sustainability, engineering, and more. The internship is designed to develop professional skills, enhance cultural competency, and provide insight into global industries and workplaces. Participants engage in regular reflective sessions and cross-disciplinary discussions to connect their internship experience with broader themes of global development, leadership, and innovation.
As capstone project, students create a digital portfolio that serves as a comprehensive record of the students’ achievements and learning throughout the program. Students gather artifacts from their internship to showcase their development and mastery of skills. The portfolio culminates in a reflective essay and a presentation, promoting self-assessment and continuous learning.
Students should have already acquired a theoretical foundation and preferably a practical skill set in their discipline. To be eligible to apply for this course, students can be enrolled in any major and minor. Enrollment is generally reserved for juniors, seniors and graduate students, or by consent of the faculty sponsor. Special placements are available also for high school students or professionals.
Our programs are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The pace especially for the onsite experiences is generally accelerated and the workload is demanding. The U.S. grading scale of A to F is used. Students will receive a variety of assignments. They include a weekly reflective journal/blog/vlog, and a project report (INT301), and a digital portfolio culminating in a reflective essay and a presentation.
1 U.S. credit hour (~ 2 ETCS credits) per 50 hours of internship is available for eligible undergrad students via our academic school of record under a Community Field Experience. The full 4-week internship is hence worth 4 U.S. credit hours (~ 8 ETCS credits). After successful completion, you will receive a GEI transcript. Please check with your academic advisor at your home institution to confirm how many credits can be accepted for your degree program and whether the institution is willing to issue its own credits. If desirable, our school of record can issue a formal transcript for credit transfer. For this, it charges an additional US $125 per U.S. credit hour.
The language of instruction is English.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
South Africa is a land of striking contrasts, where vibrant city life meets vast wilderness and deep cultural history.
As part of the program, you will experience the country’s diverse communities, history, and landscapes. In Cape Town, visit Robben Island, explore the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap, and hike up Table Mountain. In Johannesburg, walk through the historic neighborhoods of Soweto and learn about South Africa’s journey at the Apartheid Museum.
Beyond the cities, South Africa offers world-class adventure and nature.
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HOUSING & MEALS
The program includes 4+ weeks in South Africa. For this time, GEI South Africa offers different housing options that students can choose from, pending availability. These include:
- Homestays: Typically single rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
- Serviced apartments: Single or shared double rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
- University residence halls at our local partner universities: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities
- Simple guesthouses: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities
Homestay host families typically provide breakfast and dinner. Students in serviced apartments, university residence halls, or guesthouses are usually responsible for all meals outside of core course meals.
You can find additional information in the following blog post: Accommodation – What to expect.
You can find additional information in the following blog post: Accommodation – What to expect.
DATES, FEES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Year-round (4+ weeks)
3 months prior to program start
US $2,850 (4 weeks)
US $550 per additional week
INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS
Meet our core team
All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.