I participated in Insight Global Education’s Semester in Development program to Uganda in the summer of 2018, and I came away with more experience than I could have possibly imagined. I have always loved to travel, and being a student studying International

Studies I was always looking for opportunities that incorporated both travel and a chance to build career relevant experience. Insight ended up being the perfect organization that enabled me to work as an intern at a local NGO in a developing country, all the while attending a local university and gaining credits that transferred directly into my degree. While I was in Uganda, I interned at an NGO called Center for Women in Governance. I worked directly with local experts and gained insight into how a grassroots organization operates in a developing country. Center for Women in Governance worked to promote Ugandan women’s rights in political leadership and encourage women to become engaged in the decision-making processes within their community. My internship was constantly pushing me to be innovative and resourceful. My experience with Insight Global Education was one that enabled me to build skills and gain knowledge into development work, have the opportunity to travel around East Africa, and take university courses taught by local professors about local issues in Africa. I would highly recommend participating in one of Insight’s Semester in Development programs, as the experience that I gained is invaluable.

I was part of the fall 2017 Uganda cohort and it was an absolutely incredible experience. Insight does a great job to get to know each and every one of the participants in order to assign them with the proper NGO. Anisha, Becca, and Nicole were awesome

leaders, did a great job to help everyone get accustomed to life abroad, and were always available for anything. Not to mention that they were awesome hosts for game nights Invaluable experience with the internship. You will make life long friends with the group and the locals. Inexpensive adventures available across East Africa. Comfortable living situation. Fun nightlife. Cheap cost of living. AMAZING food. I highly recommend Insight, and if you don't want to go ill take your spot ;)

Insight Global Education allows students from various fields to work alongside partners in their fields to gain different perspectives and understand sustainability and global impacts. Living in Uganda within the cohort allows you to start ethically thinking

about travel and tourism, as well as working abroad with the aid of capable and helping cohort leaders. The experience is expensive and could be done on a cheaper budget if one were interested; however, Insight ensures safety and security, a good living situation, a helping hand for travelling and cooperation with local businesses. They emphasis working hard and learning while you are there, but still making sure that you are having fun and sigh-seeing in your free time. Insight continues to grow and improve to ensure they are ethical and responsible in their decision-makings.

I was part of the winter 2018 Semester in Development Uganda cohort and I loved every part of it. I was concerned since Insight Global Education is a younger program and searched for reviews on the program (such as the one I am writing), but the team

answered all of my and my parents' questions and held numerous orientation sessions prior to departing with all participants. I was placed at a non-profit that met my personal and professional profit and took classes that transferred to my local university. The in-country support was helpful and present, yet not intrusive. The program is extremely independent and I was able to travel all over East Africa with other cohort participants. I was very concerned about safety, but I always felt safe within our 24/7 guarded apartment and took normal precautions I would in any other city. This program fosters and encourages independence for university students and young professionals who are disinterested in "voluntourism" and instead looking to work in the development sector and unsure of where to start. I have recommended this program to all of my friends, and even have some participating in programs this year!

I traveled to Uganda as a participant in the Semester in Development program in the spring of 2015. The program was extremely organized from the beginning; the entire team provided detailed prep ranging from logistics to cultural preparedness, and I felt

comfortable heading to East-Africa even though it was my first time going to a developing country. While in Uganda the program offered me the opportunity to study and work, creating a great balance of experiences. I enjoyed my internship immensely and found the work eye-opening and rewarding. I worked with Tugende, a local social enterprise that creates ownership opportunities for would-be motorcycle taxis, a big sector in Uganda. The program length (3 months) gave me enough time to develop real relationships and get to know my local colleagues. If you're looking to gain some valuable field experience while travelling, I highly recommend the Semester in Development. It's rare to see a program combine for-credit, in class learning with high quality internships, especially in a developing country. The cost of the program was quite reasonable compared to what else is out there, especially since I earned credits while I was abroad.