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
Cathy Weitenbeck
Dates of Participation: Between May 2010 & July 2010
"Hi. I'm Cathy Weitenbeck and I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin. I went to school at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and graduated with B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering just one day before I left for South Africa. I spent 10 weeks with my internship at Disa Vascular in South Africa. Disa Vascular is a Medical Equipment Company that specializes in the development of coronary stents. Their offices were right in Obs where I was living making it an easy 15min walk to get to work. The company did everything in their two story complex including research and design, manufacting, quality control, sales, and shipment of their products all over the world. I specifically worked in the research and design department. I spent time looking into percutaneous mitral valve replacement, and biodegradable stents. It was great experience learning about how other companies around the world develop medical devices and the different issues they can encounter in other regions of the world.
I was able to meet a lot of other interns from all over the world, and spend time exploring and trying new things in South Africa. There were great opportunities to take advantage of like caged shark diving, bungee jumping, wine tasting, and safaris. The views were magnificent especially traveling along the Garden Route. I met some incredible students by spending time traveling with them and learning about Cape Town. Some of my favorite memories were simply from hanging out, getting food, and watching movies with the other interns. Getting to know so many new people and learning about where they were from and why they came to South Africa was a great experience."
-Cathy Weitenbeck participated in a biomedical engineering internship through VACorps from May-July of 2010.
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