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
Abby Ferguson
Genre of Internship: Child Welfare
Dates of Participation:
October 2012 - December 2012
"Coming to Cape Town I had no idea what to expect. I knew nothing about Cape Town, or Africa for that matter, when I left. I chose to go there more for my internship than ... read more
Will Stevens
Genre of Internship: Criminal Justice
Dates of Participation:
October 2012 - January 2013
"I came to South Africa under the misapprehension that I would leave the country with more answers about myself than questions. What instead happened was a complete reshuffling of how I see myself in the ... read more
Attia Qureshi
Dates of Participation: Between May 2009 & July 2009
“I would say that going to Cape Town through VACorps was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The combination of the internship, other interns and activities in Cape Town made it an unbelievable experience. I have done many other summer programs, searching for an experience that would challenge me both educationally and culturally. VACorps fulfilled everything I was searching for, and so much more.
The internship: I worked for African Eagle as a marketing intern. This was a pretty sweet internship because I got to go on different tours provided through Cape Town and then write about them after, for African Eagle's brochure and website. I also learned about South African politics when it comes to corporations after they gained independence, and the continuous struggle to give everyone equal opportunities. The people I worked with were extremely friendly and made a great deal of effort to give me the experience I was looking for. VACorps works very hard to make sure that they place interns at locations that suit each individual intern.
Other interns: I found that almost every intern had the same mindset as I did when coming to Cape Town - we all wanted to gain some real world experience, meet new people, live in a new place and go out and do adventurous things; hiking, scuba diving, and skydiving, just to name a few. All the interns through VACorps are very fun, friendly, and inclusive. I made amazing friendships that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Cape Town itself: The city is absolutely amazing, and there was always an abundance of things to do. In the six weeks I was there, I was never once bored. I'm a pretty adventurous person so I loved all the hiking and scuba diving available, among many other things. You will always have something to do in Cape Town, it's an absolute blast. Interns are always finding new opportunities and activities.
The combination of everything provided by VACorps and the location made my time in Cape Town something I will never forget.”
-Attia poses after a hike up to the Boomslang Caves, overlooking False Bay, in July 2009. See photos from a previous Friday VAC hike to the Boomslang Caves HERE.
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