Kylie Jeffrey
Genre of Internship: Occupational Therapy
Dates of Participation:
March 2013 - May 2013
"In my undergraduate I did a 3 week winter break study abroad trip to Cape Town where I learned all about global inequities and racial inequality in Cape Town. Needless to say I fell in ... read more
"It still hasn't hit me yet that I'm actually back in America even though it's been a week. After I graduated college, like most 20-somethings, I wasn't exactly sure of what I wanted to ... read more
When my plane landed in Cape Town, all I could think to myself was “Wow, my dream of coming to Africa is finally here.” Ever since I was 10 years old, all I wanted to ... read more
"Alive. That is the word that comes to mind when thinking on my experience as a VAC intern in Cape Town South Africa. Every day was one of adventure, learning and life changing experiences. The ... read more
Bundled up at home in the Oregon rain, it's hard to imagine that only a week ago I was basking in the sun in the front yard of the Milton house. Cape Town is an ... read more
"I had an amzing time during my stay in South Africa. I interned at the Athone School for the blind in Bellville and was able to work with the skills department. I was able to ... read more
"From the day I landed in South Africa, until the time I reluctantly got on my return flight home, my world changed. The amount of amazing opportunities and experiences I had while I was living ... read more
"During my time in South Africa I had many wonderful experience. I did my internship at a school in Bellville. I met some wonderful people at the school. They helped me to learn and grow ... read more
"Pursuing a marketing internship at Gary’s Surf School in Cape Town, South Africa was just as cool as it sounds. When signing up, I envisioned working at the beach in summer time, surfing some waves ... read more
Isabelle Dinkela
Genre of Internship: Refugees
Dates of Participation:
December 2012 - February 2013
"Before I arrived in Cape Town, I had no idea about the city or the people but VAC gave me a warm welcome here and made sure that I had all the help I needed. ... read more
Markus Hierzberger
Genre of Internship: Education
Dates of Participation:
December 2012 - March 2013
"I came to South Africa with the main goal to improve my English, but also to meet a completely different culture and a lifestyle which isn't similar as back in Austria. To reach my first ... read more
"Upon reflection of my time in Cape Town, I realize there is so much I want to share yet so much I cannot put into words. Do I write about my drive to work every ... read more
"Having left Cape Town over two weeks ago I’d say this testimonial can be deemed tardy at best. However, in defense of being called lazy, I find the timing fitting for what I want to ... read more
Anna Klebine
Genre of Internship: Human Rights
Dates of Participation:
November 2012 - February 2013
"My time in Cape Town, although way too short at 6 weeks, was incredible. I'm at home in the cold in Chicago, still processing everything that I experienced over that month and a half, and ... read more
Precious Acker
Genre of Internship: Human Rights
Dates of Participation:
November 2012 - February 2013
"My experience in Cape Town exceeded my expectations, South Africa has truly become my second home. The spirit in Cape Town makes you feel welcomed and and the diverse group of people you meet through ... read more
Jeremy Hinton
Dates of Participation: Between August 2011 & October 2011
''I tried my best to prepare for my two months in Cape Town. I Google-Mapped South Africa and spotted out a few of the big cities, I wikipedia’ed Cape Town to get some high quality information, and I read 1001 Things To Do Before You Die’s section on South Africa. I knew that there was a mystical landmark called Table Mountain that had a tablecloth. I knew that people in Cape Town spoke a variety of English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa (a language that I am still trying to pronounce… mostly unsuccessfully). I knew that Nelson Mandela stayed on an island nearby for a long time. But of course, none of that really helped me when I actually got into the country.
The real experience in the country was made from the people I met there. My supervisor at the Athlone School for the Blind (Not actually in ATHLONE!) gave me just the right amount of support and freedom to grow as a future physical therapist. The friends I met and truly lived with were ever-present for every memorable experience I have: so many hikes, surfing in J-Bay, going to beaches, playing with elephants, tigers, or evil penguins, bringing the Jersey Shore to South Africa, walking Long Street, and so many more times that I hope to never forget.
And of course, there was the program that actually made this entire stay in paradise possible. From the time nearly a year in advance through the time I was there, the people at VAC were present and supportive that this would be an incredible time and I would never regret coming to Cape Town. Through the VAC activities on Fridays (VACtivities? Anyone?) I simultaneously got to have a fun end of the week experience and do so with old friends, new friends and the awesome program staff. I guess they count as friends. Having VAC around was like having a cool older sibling who knew the area and wanted to hang out but also wanted me to have a great time with my own friends. I’ve been trying to wrap my head around my time in Cape Town and it all seems surreal. It wasn’t everything I was hoping for. Cape Town gave me more than I could ever have asked. Wikipedia did not inform me about that.''
-Jeremy Hinton participated in a physical therapy internship in Cape Town from August to October of 2011 through VACorps.
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