SUMMER INTERN ABROAD PROGRAM

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SOCIAL INNOVATION (KENYA)

GLOBAL PRACTICUM

A 4-credit global practicum to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding that prepare you for leadership and engagement in our global society.

AT A GLANCE

  • Global Practicum Program
  • Disciplinary Track: Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation
  • Intern Abroad Destination: Kenya
  • 2026 Dates: June 27-July 24 (4 weeks)
  • Credit: 4 U.S. credit hours (~ 8 ECTS credits) for eligible university students
  • Eligibility: Any field and level of study

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Co-create solutions for social change in Kenya
This Global Practicum in Kenya is a four-week, immersive global practicum designed for students ready to apply entrepreneurial thinking in professional settings. This credit-bearing experience places students in supervised group placements with local organizations, startups, or innovation hubs working on real-world challenges.

Anchored in GEI's Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation curriculum, the program emphasizes applied problem-solving, teamwork, and ethical leadership. Students collaborate with host organizations on defined projects related to inclusive business development, impact strategy, social marketing, or innovation planning, while participating in weekly colloquiums and reflection sessions facilitated by GEI faculty.
Program Highlights
  • A 4-week, credit-bearing Global Practicum (4 credits)
  • Supervised group placements with startups, social enterprises, or innovation hubs
  • Project work aligned with students’ academic background and skills
  • Mentorship from GEI faculty and local practitioners
  • Weekly colloquiums, guided reflection, and cultural activities
  • Emphasis on professional development and intercultural collaboration
  • Final group presentation and comprehensive project report
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ACADEMICS

Program Structure
This 4-week practicum is designed to help students transition from foundational knowledge to real-world implementation. It provides a highly structured, immersive opportunity to work alongside Kenyan entrepreneurs and social innovators to address a concrete challenge. The program emphasizes co-creation, ethical collaboration, and systems thinking in action. Students engage in project-based learning while building professional skills in intercultural communication, adaptive leadership, and innovation strategy. Weekly colloquia support peer learning and reflective practice, while a final digital portfolio documents personal and team achievements.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will:
  • Apply entrepreneurial frameworks and design tools to address a real-world challenge
  • Co-create innovative solutions in collaboration with a local Rwandan organization
  • Demonstrate intercultural competence and ethical engagement in a practicum setting
  • Reflect on their personal leadership style and team collaboration skills
  • Present their work through a professional digital portfolio
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YOUR DESTINATION: KENYA

The powerhouse of the East African Community, Kenya is one of the most diverse countries in Africa. From the white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to volcanic mountains in the Great Rift Valley. From the vast savannahs to the lacustrine highlands near Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake on the continent. Cultural traditions converge in Kenya, making it a dynamic and vibrant place to visit and experience.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

The practicum is defined by collaborative, practice-based learning within real organizations. Students work in small teams alongside local professionals, contributing to projects that reflect genuine organizational priorities rather than simulated exercises.

Placements emphasize professional responsibility and applied entrepreneurship. Students engage with organizational workflows, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships, developing skills in communication, adaptability, and teamwork while navigating cross-cultural professional environments.
Weekly colloquiums and reflection sessions provide space to critically examine ethical considerations, leadership challenges, and team dynamics. These sessions help students connect day-to-day project work to broader questions of impact, sustainability, and innovation.

The practicum concludes with a formal presentation and comprehensive written report, requiring students to articulate their learning, project contributions, and reflections. This synthesis strengthens students' ability to translate entrepreneurial experience into future academic, professional, or venture-building pathways.
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HOUSING & MEALS

The program includes 4 weeks in Kenya. For this time, GEI Kenya 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.

DATES, FEES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Program Dates

Application Due Date

Fees

Summer 2026 (4 weeks): June 27-July 24

Summe 2026: April 1

Summer 2026: US $3,950 (4 weeks)

At GEI, we strongly believe in equal access to academic opportunities in study abroad. In order to help eliminate financial barriers, we offer a variety of merit scholarships, trailblazer scholarships, and opportunity scholarships and grants, ranging from $500 to full tuition awards. Each year, GEI is awarding several hundred thousand dollars in scholarships. You can find further information as well as additional resources for external funding opportunities in the following blog post: Scholarships & Grants.

INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS

Meet our core team

All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.
Waleed Fatth, MPH
Program Director
Francoise Uzamukunda, MA
Academic Director, East Africa
Thuy Phan, MA
Academic Director, Vietnam
Chone Chaowai, MIDP
Academic Director, Thailand
Kari Cousins, MA/MSc
Academic Director, Southern Africa
Yvan Rubengebenge
Operations Manager, Rwanda
Eric Kingoina, DCS
Operations Manager, Kenya
Dang Huynh, BA
Operations, Vietnam
Denyse Iradukunda, BA
Operations, Rwanda
Sammy Davies Mochama, BSc
Operations, Kenya
Mabwe Gwamure, BSc
Operations, South Africa

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