Internship abroad in Africa

“Why is an internship abroad worthwhile?”

On the one hand, it is of course obvious that you can gain professional experience in your internship abroad and thus prepare yourself well for your studies or your training or test, expand and deepen your existing knowledge in practice. In many courses, for example, a compulsory internship is also required, which you can complete with RGV abroad!

The soft skills that you can acquire during an internship abroad are just as important as your practical skills. You will learn to adapt to unfamiliar living conditions and everyday working life that are new to you, thereby training your flexibility, independence and openness. You will also expand your intercultural skills, which can have a positive impact on your personal development. Because you are fully involved in everyday work and have a lot of contact with the locals, you can also significantly improve your language skills (usually English), which is incredibly important in today's globalized world.

If you choose an internship in Africa, it can happen that you have to learn to get along with simpler means. Social work in particular can present you with new challenges every day, which are often rather unexpected and unpredictable. You can grow with it and acquire great flexibility.

Last but not least: Your internship abroad means a big plus for your CV! Because you get to know the respective culture during your internship beyond the perspective of a tourist, you will acquire a lot of insider knowledge about the target country, which can definitely be a unique selling point. The certificate of participation that you receive from us at the end can give you a great advantage in your professional life.

“How does RGV organize internships abroad?''

In a personal consultation you can discuss your expectations of your internship abroad, your available time and any previous knowledge with one of our project coordinators. Based on your choice of industry and your profiling, we will then start looking for the perfect internship for you!

“How do I find a suitable internship for me?”

• Get an overview of the various locations and the respective internship opportunities that we offer on our website.
• Limit your selection: think about what your strengths and interests are or in which area you would like to gain experience!
• Make a note of your favorite internship positions and find out more about the process, the accommodation and the area.
• If you can't decide on an internship, simply combine two internships!
• Also take our advice email or phone claim. We will be happy to answer all your questions and support you in finding a suitable internship!
• As soon as there are no more questions, simply book your internship (or your internships) via the online registration.

“What language skills do I need for my internship abroad?”

Good knowledge of English is usually sufficient for your internship abroad. In some internships, however, basic knowledge of the national language is helpful or sometimes even necessary. Keep in mind that you will work in close contact with your colleagues at the assignment site and often have to deal with customers or students who may not speak English very well - certain basic knowledge is definitely helpful.

“Can I also combine my internship with volunteering or a language course?”

That is of course possible! Whether English, Swahili or Thai - a language course helps you on the one hand with communication on site and on the other hand is also profitable for your professional future. If you would like to combine your internship with a charitable commitment in the form of volunteer work, then that can also be done. We would be happy to advise you on this by telephone or e-mail.

“Where do I live during my internship abroad?''

Normally you will either stay in one of our volunteer apartments, volunteer houses or with a host family and usually share your room with one or more other volunteers/interns. If you are interested in a specific internship, you will find the respective accommodation option(s) in the corresponding description.

“How do I prepare properly and what safety and health precautions do I need to take?”

In general, security, especially in African countries, is a topic that comes up again and again before doing an internship abroad. In most cases, however, there are just a few things to consider so that you can enjoy your stay carefree:

• Take care of travel health insurance in advance and find out what services it covers
• Check that your vaccinations are up to date
• Make sure your first-aid kit is well stocked
• Pay attention to sufficient hygiene in general (wash your hands before eating) and for some countries the following applies: no uncooked food, no street food and no tap water
• Valuables should be left at home or carried in a fanny pack
• In some places you shouldn't leave the house alone at night

For further information and to be particularly well informed about the security situation in your country of assignment, it is best to take a look at the website of the Foreign Office throw. Here you will find all current information on the security situation, entry requirements and health recommendations in your desired country.

So that you are well prepared, we will inform you in advance about the correct behavior on site and what you have to pay particular attention to. Optionally, you can also use one of our RGV preparatory seminars visit.

Your internship abroad in Ghana

Immerse yourself in a world with fascinating cultures and full of bustling markets, happy festivals, rousing music and hospitable people. Discover Ghana with all its colorful facets while doing your internship abroad here. Although the developing country is one of the poorer countries in the world, it has an improved infrastructure and consistently high economic growth for years.

Therefore, an internship abroad is possible in almost every industry and discipline. Whatever you are interested in - whether medicine, teaching, journalism, law, computer science or business administration - Ghana has the right internship for everyone. Once you have chosen your desired area, our experienced RGV team in Ghana will help you to tailor the internship to you and your wishes.

Your internship abroad in Namibia

From the Namib Desert, which stretches across the entire western coastal region, to rugged mountain ranges in the center of the country and tropical rainforests in the north - Namibia has an incredible variety of landscapes! This means that Namibia is considered one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity: Here you can admire animals such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes or giraffes in the wild.

If you want to experience the varied country with its flora and fauna and at the same time gain professional experience, then an internship abroad in Namibia is just the right thing for you. Here you can work in the field of business administration and collect valuable know-how for your future!

Your internship abroad in South Africa

South Africa has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is not least due to the beautiful landscape, which inspires with extensive national parks, picturesque stretches of coast and a colorful underwater world. In addition, the country is often referred to as a rainbow nation due to its colorful mixture of different cultures: Both Zulus, Tswanas, Xhosas, but also descendants of Dutch, German, French and British immigrants make the population so diverse.

If you would like to gain extensive intercultural experience, an internship in South Africa is just the right thing for you! Whether you want to develop skills in caring, working with animals, teaching, medicine or business - in South Africa you have many opportunities, one of which will surely suit your needs!

Your internship abroad in Tanzania/Zanzibar

Travel to East Africa and experience local everyday life up close during your internship abroad! Characterized by the great diversity of animals, Tanzania with its huge savannah landscapes - such as the legendary Serengeti - is just waiting to be discovered by you. Or you enjoy the white dream beaches and lonely surf breaks on Zanzibar - you like having a job like that, don't you?

Here we primarily offer you internships in the medical and social fields. So if you are currently studying or are simply interested in one of the areas, then an internship on the east coast of Africa is perfect!

Your internship abroad in Uganda

Uganda is located directly on the equator and is characterized by a temperate tropical climate all year round. While the north is rather dry in terms of landscape, the rest of the country is very fertile with rich vegetation and wildlife. Uganda is one of the poorer countries in Africa, there is only little economic power, an expandable infrastructure and most of the working people can be found in agriculture and in rural regions.

As a result, you have to be prepared for your internship in the field of psychology, medicine or teaching that you may have to get along with simpler means. You should consider this an exciting challenge as it can give you incredible career flexibility. You will also get an exciting insight into the working methods on site!