For each and every day I spent in Uganda, I can give you a reason why that day was special. I learned the language quickly and talked to all the locals I met. I soaked it up. Over here in Canada, I'm n I'm never so social, but over there I was literally chatting with everyone. I think society over there is just much more welcoming.

TThe experience changed my point of view in so many ways. I think that experiences like this are so valuable and people should take them on more often. I feel everyone should do a semester abroad.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ABROAD

UGANDA

Insight Global Education

ABOUT UGANDAUganda, coined as the “Pearl Of Africa” is a youthful country known for its natural beauty and exciting city life. It is a landlocked country bordering Rwanda, the DRC, Kenya, Sudan, and Tanzania. The capital city of Uganda, Kampala sits on the shores of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the second largest in the world.

Over 1.3 million tourists visit Uganda every year, Over 1.3 million tourists visit Uganda every year, flocking to locations such as Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks for world-class safari trekking. Uganda also offers the Rwenzori Mountains for mountaineering and white water rafting and kayaking on the Nile. Uganda is also one of only three countries with mountain gorilla populations. gorilla populations.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES — English and Lugandan

“Each member of the Insight team was supportive, educated and kind. Being in as different of a country as Uganda can be difcult and the team was always there if you had any questions at all. Never on this trip did I feel I was put in danger and each part easily exceeded any expectation that I hadexpectation that I had.”

SAFETYWe understand that safety is a significant concern when it comes to international travel, for this reason Insight maintains a comprehensive risk and safety vetting process for every program we operate. If a program does not fully meet our risk assessment criteria, we will simply not run that program. For us the safety of our students is our highest For us the safety of our students is our highest priority. Insight maintains a variety of risk mitigation strategies for every program, and risk assessments are performed prior to every program departure.

We maintain relationships with a comprehensive list of medical facilities that offer western levels of care to patients. All staff and students are briefed on appropriate ways of reaching facilities in care of emergency.

ACCESS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES

We continuously monitor the political climate of Uganda for unrest, and maintain a network of local contacts who keep our program directors and staff informed of any developments in the government. All of our staff maintain contact with the Canadian, British, and American embassies in Kampala, in cases where consultationor evacuation is needed. consultationor evacuation is needed.

POLITICAL

Students are required to visit a travel clinic and obtain vaccinations for Uganda and the region. Our program staff and partner medical organizations remain up to date on the status of diseases in the country.

ENVIRONMENTAL

The internship component of our programs are often considered the highlight for participating students. The internship provides valuable on-the-ground work experience in a developing country, whilst allowing students to develop tangible skills.

Our in-country staff will work to pair you with a local organization based on your area Our in-country staff will work to pair you with a local organization based on your area of interest and skillset. We have an extensive network of partner organizations in Kampala that work in a wide variety of fields including social enterprise, public health, human rights, gender development, and youth engagement.

TO THE INNOVATION VILLAGE Uganda’s launchpad for leading Innovators Uganda’s launchpad for leading Innovators and entrepreneurs, becoming a business solutions provider for the biggest challenges or opportunities. From helping entrepreneurs launch and grow high-impact ventures, to attracting regional and global opportunities, their ecosystem approach converges multiple partners including public, converges multiple partners including public, private, academia, research and civil society as one force for good.

GREEN BIO ENERGY

Kampala-based business whose primary Kampala-based business whose primary focus is the promotion of green energy through innovative and self-sustaining solutions aimed at continuously improving the local population’s quality of life. They develop and distribute cost-cutting, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products under the Briketi brand. Now with products under the Briketi brand. Now with over 100 employees, partners and distributors, they are leaders in the promotion of green energy in East Africa.

HERE ARE JUST TWO OF OUR PARTNERS IN KAMPALA:

INTERNSHIP

SCHOOL CURRICULUM

While these courses are considered

“upper-division” at Makerere University, it is ultimateit is ultimately up to the student to ensure that they will transfer back accordingly at their home institution.

Students will be spending one day a week attending class at our partner institution Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and third-oldest institution of higher learning. Makerere was rst established as a technical school in 1922, and has since grown to include 9 faculties including a school of Business.

Additionally, as part of the Entrepreneurship Abroad program, students Additionally, as part of the Entrepreneurship Abroad program, students will spend one day a week preparing a formal consultancy analysis of their respective internships. Shared collaborative work spaces around Kampala will be reserved for students to work on their analysis, with their presentation and final report counting towards their final grade for both courses. During this time, participants will also have the opportunity to network with local innovators and discuss challenges, trends, and interesting topics in the areas of social business and trends, and interesting topics in the areas of social business and entrepreneurship.

This course develops and sharpens students’ abilities in the analysis of complex business environments and the effective use of various business analysis tools and techniques to assess strategic feasibility. Students will also learn the fundamentals of market research and forecasting, market research and forecasting, developing feasibility studies, and writing business plans.

This course Explores the nature and essentials of creativity, its importance, factors that stimulate creativity and the barriers to creativity and how creativity may be stimulated among individuals and teams. Additionally students will develop an appreciation of innovation as a key factor for the of innovation as a key factor for the entrepreneurial organisation, the enablers and inhibitors of innovation in today’s organisations.

BE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS ANDBUSINESS PLANNING

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

PREPARATION

Living in a developing country is an exciting, and sometimes challenging experience. Insight ensures that students are prepared for their semester abroad through pre-departure and in-country orientations. We also provide extensive documentation for students on what to expect, and how to navigate the transition to living in a developing country. living in a developing country.

HOUSING

Students will be living in dorm-style shared apartments that come with a fully functioning kitchen, as well as laundry and housekeeping services. The apartments are spacious and located in a guarded, gated compound within a safe neighbourhood in Kampala.

AMENITIES

Kampala has a vibrant restaurant and cafe culture, with students living a 5 minute Uber ride away from the biggest mall in the country. Coffee is a major export from Uganda and the cafes in the city are some of the best in Africa. Food is comparable to western standards and everything from Mexican to Indian food can be found. Supermarkets contain packaged and found. Supermarkets contain packaged and fresh food, with the equivalent to Walmart located within a 5-minute drive.

STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Book a call with a Program Advisor, or email: info@insightglobaleducation.com

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PLANNING YOUR TRIP“At rst I was nervous about spending 3 months in a developing country, butthe staff at Insight guided me through the entire process and fully prepared me for my trip. The onsite staff were responsive and were quick to respond to any issues that came up. I felt safe duduring my entire stay.”