Emily is studying pre-med at the University of Georgia. She joined the VACorps Program in May 2019 and participated in a Medical Internship at a public health clinic.
” I chose Cape Town for the culture difference and new experiences! I came here alone and I am so glad because it really made me step out of my comfort zone and meet the best people from all around the world. My internship was a medical internship and I gained so much knowledge here about the medical field and Cape Town. I have gained experience and interacted with patients more than I ever have in America. It was cool to meet and listen to the SA language as well.The hiking and beaches here are unbelievably breathtaking! I will miss the views and the people! Everyone should travel as much as they can if they have a chance! “
Meet our most recent VACorps program alumni:
Olivia Prodin, Michigan, USA (2021)
Olivia is studying engineering and sustainability at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She joined the VACorps Program in June 2021 and participated in a sustainability internship at a local NGO. “Coming to Cape […]
Chase Magnano, Florida, USA (2021)
Chase, pictured on the right, joined the VACorps program in March 2021 as part of his gap year and participated in a sustainability internship at an Urban Farm in Cape Town. Chase will begin […]
Benjamin Malin, San Francisco, USA (2021)
Ben (pictured far left) joined the VACorps program in February 2021 as part of his GAP year and will be studying at Washington University in the fall. He participated in a sustainable development internship […]
Elliot Jones – Texas, USA (2020)
Elliot joined the VACorps Program as part of her gap year in February 2020 and participated in a conservation and tourism internship. “I came to Cape Town about three years ago but didn’t get […]
Lucia Tisker – Oregon, USA (2019)
Lucia is studying biology (pre-vet) at the University of Oregon. She joined the VACorps Program in May 2019 and participated in a Conservation Internship. “I chose Cape Town as the place where I wanted […]
Kevin Keys – Oregon, USA (2018)
Kevin is studying a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. He joined the VACorps Program in July 2018 and participated in a conservation internship at an environmental education trust. […]
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