Internships, Service-Learning, and Independent Study:

Program Overview:

In today’s global economy students and professionals have to possess a high cross-cultural understanding to stay competitive in the job market. Nothing will prepare you more for this global competition than first-hand acquisition of these competencies by working and studying within the realities of another culture. Through Maliba Tours’ internship and independent study programs you will have the opportunity to work with professionals in several major fields of study. We offer internship opportunities in the following fields: public health, medicine, dentistry, early childhood, education, agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable development, and the arts (music, performing and visual), etc. Through the service-learning program students will make a difference while learning the fundamentals of sustainable development, globalization, international relations, colonization, social work, early childhood, environmental conservation, education, and sports. The program will be primarily based in the capital city of Bamako, in Mali; trips inside the country may take place depending on the interest and need of the program participants. During their assignments students will observe and collaborate with prominent professionals or leading organizations.

Requirements: Basic knowledge of French (may not be required based on program).

Homestay: yes

Areas of Expertise: Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, Agriculture/Farming, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Studies, International Relations, African Studies, Women Studies, Business Management, Sustainable Development, Policy, Nutrition, and inter-disciplinary.

Length: varies

Location: Primarily Bamako

Type of Organizations: NGO, Governmental, Private Sector, Community Organizations.

In today’s global economy students and professionals have to possess a high cross-cultural understanding to stay competitive in the job market. Nothing will prepare you more for this global competition than first-hand acquisition of these competencies by working and studying within the realities of another culture. Through Maliba Tours’ internship and independent study programs you will have the opportunity to work with professionals in several major fields of study. We offer internship opportunities in the following fields: public health, medicine, dentistry, early childhood, education, agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable development, and the arts (music, performing and visual), etc. Through the service-learning program students will make a difference while learning the fundamentals of sustainable development, globalization, international relations, colonization, social work, early childhood, environmental conservation, education, and sports. The program will be primarily based in the capital city of Bamako, in Mali; trips inside the country may take place depending on the interest and need of the program participants. During their assignments students will observe and collaborate with prominent professionals or leading organizations.

Requirements: Basic knowledge of French (may not be required based on program).

Homestay: yes

Areas of Expertise: Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, Agriculture/Farming, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Studies, International Relations, African Studies, Women Studies, Business Management, Sustainable Development, Policy, Nutrition, and inter-disciplinary.

Length: varies

Location: Primarily Bamako

Type of Organizations: NGO, Governmental, Private Sector, Community Organizations.