Short-Term Study Abroad Program in Arusha, Tanzania
Join a group of students from around the world to intern in Tanzania for 4 weeks. By completing your internship hours plus Intern Abroad HQ’s Global Engagement Course assignments and reflections, participants can earn up to 14 academic credits. Credits are awarded by our School of Record partnerships in the US and the UK.
You will live alongside other students in a volunteer house accommodation, and extracurricular activities will be included to ensure you experience real cultural immersion during your trip.
Who can join?
The program is open to all participants aged 16 and older. You do not need to be enrolled in a university or a specific career field to join the short-term Study Abroad program.
Internship Options
Because our academic credit courses are not limited to a specific field of study, you can choose to complete your internship hours in any of the following career fields. These internships are suitable for participants who are pursuing / or have completed a university degree in a related field of study. Some placements, especially internships in healthcare, may have additional requirements. Choose from:
- Accounting
- Community Sports & Physical Education
- Dentistry
- Emergency Medicine
- Engineering
- Legal Advocacy
- Maasai Women’s Empowerment & FGM Awareness
- Medical
- Midwifery
- Neonatal Care & Children’s Health
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetric Medicine & Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Associate
- Pre-school Children’s Education
- Psychology & Community Mental Health
- Radiology
- Social Work & Community Outreach
- Women’s Empowerment & Education
- Youth Development & Education
What’s Included:
- Online pre-departure meet-ups to know your coordinators and other students
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation in a volunteer house
- 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
- Orientation
- Placement in your internship of choice
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Weekly group reflections to process your learnings
- Coursework materials & guidance
- Up to 14 academic credits, depending on your selection below
- Cultural activities and excursions
- Week 1 - Overnight Safari
- Week 2 - Kilimanjaro Weekend
- Week 3 - Maasai Cultural Experience
- Week 4 - Arusha National Park
Academic Credits and Program Costs
The number of academic credits available are directly related to your program duration and the number of contact hours you will complete during that time. You are not required to earn credits to participate in this program.
4 week duration pricing options |
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| Program Fee + No academic credit = $3,300 USD |
| Program Fee + 4 academic credits = $3,899 USD |
| Program Fee + 14 academic credits = $5,298 USD |
Start Dates & Registration
| Start date: May 25, 2025 | Join group |
| Start date: Jun 22, 2025 | Join group |
| Start date: Jul 20, 2025 | Join group |
