Tanzania Internships

What I enjoyed most about this internship was the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and immerse myself in a completely new environment. The relationships I built with my colleagues and the local community were incredibly enriching, and every day felt like a learning experience. Professionally, I gained hands-on experience that deepened my understanding of my field and gave me the confidence to apply my skills in real-world settings. Personally, this internship helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. I became more adaptable, resilient, and open-minded. It’s shaped not only how I see my career but also how I want to engage with the world going forward.

I enjoyed understanding a new culture and being pushed out of my comfort zone.

The connections I made during my Obstetric Medicine & Gynecology internship in Tanzania that can/will be used for later are important, also general knowledge medical/cultural, and my social skills have improved.

Interning with RISEWAY has been one of the highlights of my life thus far. I felt well prepared before traveling to the country of my placement, Tanzania, thanks to the staff that was readily available to answer any questions or provide support. The placement itself was absolutely incredible. I never felt unsafe or unsupported throughout the duration of my experience. The local team was kind, humorous, and genuinely really good people, whom I will remain thankful for in years to come. I can not recommend this experience with RISEWAY enough, as I have gained invaluable hands-on experience, had immense personal growth, and made friendships that will last a lifetime.

RISEWAY and its partnership with my local team was an amazing experience. Saying that there is an enjoyable part of the trip is quite an understatement because the entire trip was frantic yet blissful. I went to Tanzania for two months and returned to the US as a renewed and restored being. This experience has truly changed my life and my perspective on the world. If anyone has the opportunity to discover a part of the world that is different from their domestic home, I would absolutely recommend that they not second guess the thought, and embark on a new journey so that they may discover part of themselves which have long suffered to emerge!

I enjoyed fostering relationships with people in my accommodation and my community. These relationships helped me build my confidence and openness to new people. I came out of my shell and ended up making really good connections building my personal and professional development skills in the workplace.