Are Go-Elective Internships Abroad Worth the Investment?

Why Students Ask About Value

Planning an overseas internship is exciting, but the financial commitment is real. Understandably, students want to know: is it worth it? At Go-Elective, we believe the answer is yes. And not just because we say so. Let’s break down exactly what you get for your investment.

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Pre-Departure Planning: Stress-Free from Day One

We don’t just take your money and drop you into a hospital overseas. Every internship is designed around you:

I. One-to-one trip planning

With a dedicated placement specialist.

II. Tailored hospital departments

Surgery, pediatrics, emergency, OB/GYN, internal medicine, chosen to fit your learning goals.

III. Full university documentation

Including placement confirmation letters, risk assessments, and health and safety audits.

IV. MyTrip access

A student portal showing hospital details, placement schedule, flights, and packing checklists.

V. 24/7 Support

Our team is a call away before departure to answer questions on visas, vaccinations, or travel prep.

By the time you board your flight, you’ll know your placement is secure, your accommodation ready, and your goals mapped out.

On-the-Ground Support: From Landing to Departure

When you arrive in Kenya or Tanzania, the focus shifts from planning to hands-on support.

Airport pickup by our local team.
Welcome orientation with cultural, safety, and city briefings.
Hospital introductions so you’re formally welcomed into your departments.
24/7 support inside and outside the hospital.

Our in-country teams are deeply embedded with our partner hospitals, so if you want to adjust departments mid-placement or explore an extra specialty, we can often make it happen.

Accommodation: Safe, Social, and Stress-Free

Instead of searching for hostels or short-term rentals, you’ll stay in Go Elective housing.

Secure neighborhood housing close to hospitals.
Catered meals (breakfast and dinner on weekdays, with well-stocked kitchens).
Weekly global health seminars at the residence.
Social environment with students from the U.S., UK, Australia, and beyond.

Most alumni say the house is one of their favorite parts of the trip. A balance of independence and community after long hospital days.

The Internship: Unmatched Clinical Learning

At the heart of it all is the hospital placement. This is where you’ll see the value first-hand.

i. Eye-opening global health exposure

From late-presenting illnesses to innovative low-resource solutions.

ii. Department choice

Emergency, pediatrics, OB/GYN, internal medicine, surgery.

iii. Cultural insight

Witness how socioeconomic and religious factors shape healthcare.

iv. Supervised shadowing

Pre-meds observe ethically, med/nursing/PA students may participate within scope.

v. Flexibility

Thanks to our hospital partnerships, you can pivot departments if your interests evolve.

vi. Regular check-ins

With the Go-Elective team to ensure your experience matches expectations.

You’ll return home with stories, skills, and confidence that simply aren’t possible in your home country’s system.

Beyond the Wards: Travel and Cultural Immersion

Weekends are yours to explore. From safaris in Tsavo and Amboseli, to beach escapes in Diani or Zanzibar, to cultural tours of Mombasa’s Old Town, the adventures outside the hospital add unforgettable balance to your clinical learning.

Flexible Payments for Students

We make internships financially accessible:

Secure your place with just $300.
Pay the rest in installments that suit your budget, as long as the balance clears 60 days before travel.
Fundraising support and flexible payment options help make it achievable.

The Bottom Line: Is It Worth It?

When you add together the pre-departure planning, safe and social housing, tailored hospital placements, and constant support, Go-Elective internships are more than good value. They’re transformative.

Your investment covers not only logistics but also confidence, safety, and the kind of clinical exposure that makes a lasting difference in your career.

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