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CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad in Gaborone, Botswana

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad program in Gaborone lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship with an international organization (approximately 20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Botswana's culture. Live, learn, and work in Gaborone!

Gaborone is Botswana’s vibrant capital, known for its welcoming atmosphere, cultural diversity, and growing economy. The city offers a unique opportunity to explore Southern African culture, history, and politics while engaging with local communities and institutions. Whether you are majoring in business, science, public health, environmental studies, communications, liberal arts, or African studies, Gaborone is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

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Program Highlights

Engage in wildlife conservation and environmental protection at a nature reserve.
Assist in the implementation of youth empowerment and education programs at an NGO.
Participate in public health initiatives and community outreach programs with the local CBO.
Visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary to witness conservation efforts firsthand and observe rhinos, while also enjoying Botswana’s beautiful landscape.
Take a trip to a cultural village and the National Museum to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Botswana.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Gaborone, Botswana

Fields & Subjects

  • Business

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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