Find a Program – Cultural Links

Discover Your Passion Abroad

Select from our diverse program themes—or let us help you design a custom experience that fits your goals and interests.

Arts, Culture & Language

Dance & Music
Folkloric Dance; Drumming; Instruments (All regions)

Folk & Visual Arts
Folk Arts: Weaving, Wood Carving, Claymaking, Visual Arts, Drum Making (All regions)

Fashion & Beauty
Fashion & Textiles (South Africa, Senegal, Ghana)
Cosmetology & Hairstyles (Senegal, Ghana)

Culinary Arts
West African, Caribbean & Mediterranean Cuisine (Ghana, Senegal, Malta)

Media & Communication
Journalism, Film, TV, Radio (Ghana, South Africa)

Language Immersion
Kiswahili Immersion (Rwanda, Kenya)
Twi, Ewe, Fanti Immersion (Ghana)
isiXhosa / isiZulu Immersion (South Africa)

Culture & Spirituality
African Spiritual Traditions (Ghana, South Africa)
Cultural Festivals (All regions)

Social Impact, STEM, Education & Environment

Social Entrepreneurship & Community Service
Social Entrepreneurism & Community Service (All regions)

Education
Girlhood Education (Northern Ghana)
Elementary & Secondary Education (All regions)

Decolonial Studies
African Diaspora Repatriation (All regions)
Political Education (South Africa, Puerto Rico, Belize, St. Croix)

Health & Wellbeing / Healing Arts
Women’s Health (South Africa)
Healing Arts (All regions)

STEM & Environment
Agriculture & Environment Studies (All regions)
Climate Change & Sustainability (All regions)

Sports & Community Development
Boxing / Soccer (Ghana, Puerto Rico)

African Language Immersion Internships (ALII)

Interning abroad combines language immersion and community building. Our programs are open to all majors. All ALLII programs are customized and offered year-round! Complete the “Application of Interest Form” and select “ALII” and your desired country. One of our ALII placement specialists will contact you to help you get started on your journey!

Openings/Locations

Benin - French Language Immersion through an African Cultural Lens
Based in Ouida, Benin, interns gain valuable international experience working with organizations dedicated to the ideals of Pan African Unity. Projects are rooted in the preservation and study of Benin Culture.
Cuba - Spanish Language Immersion through an Afro Cuban Cultural Lens
Based in Havana, Cuba, interns gain valuable international experience working with local dance companies and eco-arts cooperatives and organizations. Projects are rooted in the preservation and study of Cuban Culture.
Ghana - Twi Language Immersion
Based in Kumasi, Ghana, interns gain valuable international experience working with folk artists and cultural arts organizations. Projects are rooted in the preservation and study of Akan Culture.
Ghana - Dagbani Language Immersion
Based in Tamale, Ghana, interns gain valuable international experience working with educational institutions dedicated to girlhood education. Projects are rooted in the preservation and study of Ghanaian Muslim Communities.
Rwanda - Kiswahili Language Immersion
Based in Kigali, Rwanda, interns gain valuable international experience working with sewing cooperatives dedicated to women’s empowerment. Projects are rooted in the preservation and study of Rwandan culture.
South Africa - isiXhosa Language Immersion
Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, interns gain valuable international experience working with artists and cultural heritage curators. Projects are rooted in the preservation and study of South African folk arts, Black Township Theater, and urban youth culture.

Service-Learning/Volunteer Programs

Contrary to traditional service learning and volunteer programs where faculty and students often decide what the problem is and how to fix it, Cultural Links service learning and volunteer programs are rooted in what the people say is important to their communities.

We offer a wide variety of volunteer and service-learning projects.

Open Volunteer Positions

Pathways:

Visual Arts
Dance
Popular & traditional music
Dramatic arts
Digital Media

Pathways:

Community planning
Urban development
Architecture
Real Estate

Pathways:

Agriculture
Environmental Justice

Your Journey Starts Here: Study Abroad Made Simple

Streamline your acceptance into our 2026–2027 short-term programs (16 weeks or less) with our easy three-step process: explore, apply, and secure your spot!

Step One: Explore our 2026–2027 programs and join an Info Session to discover your perfect experience.	*Download PDF-Explore Cultural Links!*
Step Two: Complete the Application of Interest to let us know where your passions lie.	Once you submit your form, our team will contact you to schedule an info session. Email or call us to get started. If you encounter any issues with the form, just email us and we’ll assist right away.
Step Three: Review the Program Costs & Refund Policy, select your program, and secure your spot with a deposit.

Undecided? No worries!
We’ll help you find the perfect program—or even create a custom adventure just for you!

“Studying abroad showed me more of my capabilities of what I can do. It gave me some motivation to have. I want to do something and help make change in a positive way, like how we got to learn how to make shea butter and see what innovative things people are doing in other parts of the world that make a difference.”