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WHY ALU

Students choose ALU because they want hands-on, real-world experience led by some of the world’s most innovative educators. They want a place that does not limit their potential with old rules but believes in their capacity to solve Africa’s most significant challenges in new ways. They want their time at a university to lead them to a job or even to launch a company or create social impact. They want to be part of a global network committed to their success.

Watch and listen to the amazing stories and impact created by students of the African Leadership University. Students at ALU declare missions - rather than choose majors - to solve Africa’s greatest challenges with creative, transformative solutions while developing the skills to put those solutions into action.

#ALUInternDiary: The Internship Experience

The founding class of ALU is finally back on campus after four months on internships across Africa and the world. The internship experience is part of the Undergraduate Experience at ALU where students spend eight months in the classroom and four months on internships with one of our Employer Partners. It is an opportunity for learners to take what they learn in the classroom and develop those skills in the real world.

The experience spanned far and wide with learners interning at companies like SwissRe and McKinsey and places like Shanghai, China and Silicon Valley, USA! After all has been said and done, here’s a recap of some of the top quotes from our students and employers about the internship experience. Enjoy!