International Tertiary Education Programmes
Oshun SA provides bespoke learning programmes for overseas universities who require their students to placed in developing country contexts in order to earn credits for their degrees.
These learning programmes have customised academic themes, which include nursing, arts and culture, and engineering. The learning programmes typically require lectures from South African academics, site visits, student placements and learning tours.
Oshun SA liaises with South African academics and coordinates the implementation of the learning programme in South Africa.
The global impact of international student exchanges is profound and multifaceted. It fosters cultural understanding, economic growth, diplomacy, and innovation. It shapes the minds of future global leaders and citizens, strengthening the fabric of our interconnected world. By recognising and addressing the challenges and barriers to such exchanges, we can further enhance their impact and make international education a cornerstone of a more united and prosperous world.
At Gateway Education, we are aware that international student exchanges have become an integral part of the modern educational landscape. This global phenomenon involves students from one country traveling to another to study and gain exposure to new cultures, academic systems, and perspectives. And while these exchanges benefit individual students, their impact reaches far beyond the classroom!
The beginning of 2024 allowed Gateway Education to host the incredible Dr Ozzie and her Dream Team of Plant & Environmental Sciences Students from Virginia Tech here in South Africa. Where we held space for this collective consciousness to cultivate the power of cultural exchange and understanding.
10 days of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation! This collective power of students contributed to innovation and progress in various fields in our local communities, as they shared the knowledge and experiences gained during their studies. And for that we say Thank You!
The Cape Town Fever! The Students got to experience different ways of life, South African traditions, and worldviews. We all learnt to appreciate our diversity, and the adversity that comes with life and embrace a global perspective, contributing to a more interconnected and harmonious world.
Thank You to Dr Ozzie Abaye and her Beacons of Light! Eternal Gratitude to this Dream Team.
CELEBRATING THE POWER OF EXCHANGE ~ VT 2025!
We have come to learn that global exchange programs are much more than a way to learn about different cultures; they are a vital component of promoting people-to-people connections and contributing to agricultural security efforts. Which we are tremendously passionate about!
At Gateway Education, we are proud to play a role in this broader mission by connecting young professionals worldwide with industry experts, fostering mutual understanding, and building lasting global relationships.
The mission of our study abroad program is to facilitate people-to-people exchanges by connecting young professionals interested in food security, the humanities, agriculture, and permaculture, with African businesses, farms, and communities. Ultimately, learning the invaluable from each other.
BRINGING VIRGINIA TECH TO SOUTH AFRICA 2025!
Priding ourselves on offering exchange opportunities that extend to some of the most rural areas of South Africa, this exchange with Virginia Tech is particularly impactful for both the participants and the host communities, who often have limited exposure to international cultures.
Global Exchange in Action!
By introducing global agricultural professionals like Dr. Ozzie Abaye (Director & Professor Global Food Security & Health Pathway Minor) and her phenomenal team, to local African settings, we co-create an environment for learning and growth, benefiting local economies and enriching their community members with new perspectives.
Dr. Ozzie Abaye imparting valuable wisdom to Mama Vivian (local farmer) and her team
THE GATEWAY EXPERIENCE!
Our team at Gateway Education have deep expertise in coordinating exchange programs that create lasting impacts. With over four decades of combined experience, our staff work meticulously to ensure that each participant receives a transformative experience that goes beyond technical knowledge, and to also include cultural immersion, personal growth, and the opportunity to form global networks!
Founder of Gateway Education: Varkey George sharing a lecture of South African History
Deep appreciation and immense gratitude to the magnanimous, Dr Ozzie Abaye, and her phenomenal leadership team: Prof Mark Reiter (Director of Virginia Tech’s Eastern Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center), Dr. Peter Ziegler (Director & Assistant Professor in Civic Agriculture & Food Systems Pathway Minor), Sabrina Allen (Financial Services Specialist: School of Plant & Environmental Sciences) and the 13 Beacons of Light from Virginia Tech, for 2 weeks of creating stronger, more resilient relationships between 2 countries, proving time and again that exchange programs are so much more than just educational experiences — that they are essential tools for promoting peace, stability, and cooperation in a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Peter Ziegler (left); Prof Mark Reiter (middle-left); Sabrina Allen (middle); VT Students (right)
And your involvement is a crucial part of building a more interconnected world where collaboration, understanding, and innovation can flourish!
THANK YOU!! ~ THE GATEWAY EDUCATION TEAM.