Ugandans as a whole, both those working within the tourist industry and the ordinary man or woman on the street, genuinely do come across as the most warm, friendly and relaxed hosts imaginable. What other country can match Uganda for sheer variety? Within a compact area of 241,000km2 (almost exactly the same as United Kingdom) you’ll find an unparalleled array of wildlife, scenery and cultures.*
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1. Explore and discover the Options
Research international internship options by first checking out one or more of the following:
Whatever you choose, we will customize an internship just for you! This means we will help you find an internship with one of partner organizations that is a good fit for your particular skill set, background, and interests and also meets the needs of your host organization!
If you are undecided and need more help, no problem! You can still apply! We are available via email at info@isla-serve.org or we can get on a Google Meet call with you to guide you through the options and the application and placement process.
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- Search internships by clicking on a specific Sector or Career Field
Whatever you choose, we will customize an internship just for you! This means we will help you find an internship with one of partner organizations that is a good fit for your particular skill set, background, and interests and also meets the needs of your host organization!
If you are undecided and need more help, no problem! You can still apply! We are available via email at info@isla-serve.org or we can get on a Google Meet call with you to guide you through the options and the application and placement process.
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2. the online application
- Once you have decided on your destination and internship choice(s), complete the online application and submit the $80 application fee. Send us your university transcripts, your resume (CV), and two letters of reference. Please note that you can save your application and go back to it at any time. It's easy!
- Upon receipt of your application and fee, Isla will give you a call for an interview. We want to learn more about you to ensure the best fit internship placement just for you.
3. The Internship Placement
- An invitation to join Isla will be sent to you with your internship offer. We will also send you your Scope of Work and an internship contract.
- Pre-departure preparations begin with lots of guidance from the Isla team.
- Learn about Isla internship program fees here.
- Paying for your internship? Your university or college most likely offers scholarships and grants specifically to help defray the cost of an international experience, including internships abroad. If you're a student, contact your university's international or education abroad office. They will also help you with the numerous national scholarship programs, such as the Gilman, that offers funding for internship programs like ours. Combining funding sources can make your internship abroad doable and very affordable. Another option is crowdfunding. To learn more go to our Funding Your Internship page.
4. The Isla experience
Gain valuable international work experience, life skills, new friends and colleagues, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the confidence to help you develop personally and professionally. Isla will provide guidance every step of the way before, during, and after your internship experience! Apply now!
Travel & Tourist InfoBooks
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Safety and Health
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Our staff takes safety and security as a top priority.
The following is a list of useful sites regarding safety, security, and/or health:
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Tour on the Kazinga Channel, through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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Flight InformationWhether you are flying an American or European airline, you will most likely have a stopover en route to Entebbe in a major European city. It is recommended that you choose a flight with the shortest and most comfortable layover and which will allow you to arrive in time.
You may wish to book your flight through a travel agent or through one of the many internet travel organizations, such as:
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Visas & STEPA single-entry 90-day visa must be purchased online at visas.immigration.go.ug. We recommend that you purchase your visa as soon as you know your program dates as it can take some time to process. You want to make sure that you are in their visa system upon your arrival at the airport.
While visa extensions can be obtained from within the country (in Kampala), we recommend that if you anticipate staying longer than 90 days, you should apply ahead of time and procure a 6-month visa with the Ugandan embassy in Washington DC. Please contact Isla for guidance on the most appropriate way to make this application. People who do not hold a U.S. passport should access the following resources in coordination with Isla to determine the appropriate visa. Please note that the final decision on visa requirements rests with the Ugandan government. Proof of yellow fever vaccination – You will need to obtain a yellow World Health Organization card from your doctor or local health officials to indicate proof of a current yellow fever vaccination. For further information on vaccination requirements visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) at: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/Uganda For more information: The U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) U.S. Embassy strongly recommends that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uganda enroll in the STEP program. STEP sends security email updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency.
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* from the Bradt Travel Guide to Uganda
