Bring Global Learning to Your Classroom – Without Travel
The Virtual Study Abroad Program connects students with sustainability projects, cultural experiences, and global peers.
$349 instead of $399
Early Bird Pricing for Summer 2026
Virtual experience; real impact
Are you keen to immerse yourself into a fun, exciting new culture and boost your career prospects without leaving home?
Collaborate with students from Colombia in dynamic settings as you learn from industry experts how to develop solutions to help solve pressing global issues.
Kagumu’s Virtual Study Abroad Program takes you through interactive design-thinking workshops, connects you with local social entrepreneurs and inspires you to start your own sustainable project.
About the virtual program
Location
Zoom (interactive workshops, webinars, project visits, and cultural experiences all streamed live from Colombia)
Language
English and Spanish in parts with translations.
Length
3 weeks (live streamed sessions spread from Mon-Fri)
Date
July 2026 (second week in July, exact timetable TBC)
Cost
From $399 p/p (sign up before May 2026 to receive a special early-bird price of $349)
Fellow participants
Students from around the globe (aged 18-25)
What do I need
A laptop, WiFi connection, and a willingness to participate
Application process
Simply get in touch below
Benefits of virtual study abroad program
Intercultural exchange
Study with students from around the world and access a network of social enterprises for future employment and internships.
Enhance your resume & career prospects
Boost your future career with a certificate of completion – a clear advantage when applying for jobs.
Develop sustainability-related skills
Improve your team-work, design-thinking, communication and problem solving skills.
Earn credit
Our study abroad virtual program may be used towards course credit depending on institutional rules.
Highlights of our virtual study program
– Expert-led seminars & webinars
You will progress through our expert-designed course, enjoying live seminars and interactive webinars with an expert with a proven record of helping scale international organisations scale their positive impact.
– Exchanges with social projects
You will visit virtually one local project a week, giving you the opportunity to learn how individuals have helped developed innovative solutions to local issues. This will include site visits and Q&A.
– Live cultural experiences
Each week you will enjoy live streamed cultural experiences from cooking classes to Colombian coffee making and from exploring the city of Medellin on bike to discovering a scared Lost City in Santa Marta.
Student testimonials
The program was very informative and interesting. I gained a broader global perspective speaking with students from Colombia!
– Lily Sannes-Eckhoff, Edina School, US
It allowed me to see some of the problems in my own community at home and gave me skills like working in collaboration with peers to solve issues.¨
– Mackenzie Sweet, student at Nazareth University
I think we exceeded any expectations for this course. The diversity of events we encountered made for a life-altering experience.
– Christian Gariepy , Student at Nazareth University
When we started with the design thinking process, it was mind blowing realizing how bussiness today use it without us realizing
– Sofia Atehortua Agudelo, Colombia student
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Frequently asked questions
How much interaction with other students will there be?
A lot. Each session will have breakout rooms and ice breakers so you can interact with students from other countries.
What language will the program be in?
The program will be in English but you will alos be able to pick up some Spanish phrases as we go along.
How do I apply to the virtual study abroad program?
Simply contact us using the contact form above or write to us at: [email protected]
What's the exact timetable?
We will email the exact timetable to all of the particpants once your place is confirmed. Sessions will always be held in the morning between 8-11am.
How does it work exactly?
The program is 100% online with 4 live streamed design-thinking workshops led by an expert. There are also intro sessions, live cultural experiences from Colombia and live webinars from experienced social entrepreneurs. We will send you all the info including links and course outlines in a pre-program pack.
How do I join?
We will share a link with you to join via zoom. You do not need to pay anything for this.
Will this virtual study abroad program offer a certificate?
Yes, you will receive a signed certificate – a great boost to your resume!
Who is the main presenter?
The main presenter is Mala Henriques.
Mala is a community builder and social entrepreneurship advisor with over 10 years of experience developing and scaling social impact initiatives across Latin America, Europe, and Africa.
She has a proven track record of designing and leading entrepreneur support programs that have empowered 100+ ventures globally.
Mala is an expert in fostering collaborative ecosystems, facilitating cross-cultural partnerships, and implementing innovative solutions for social change.