Greer is studying toward her Masters in Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida.  She joined the VACorps program in January 2022 and participate in a public health research internship. 

“I chose Cape Town as my internship site because it was a great opportunity to learn more about epidemiology in a setting where they have had to deal with epidemics for decades. What I loved most about the internship was the people. South Africans have a positivity to themselves that is unmatched by any people I have ever met. They are happy and hard-working and always have hope no matter how hard their lives are. They take care of themselves and others, which I think Americans could learn from. I definitely loved all the different places I could visit and how every mile there was a new environment to discover. The animals I saw at Kruger were amazing and the memories will be with me forever. I stayed for 10 weeks and honestly if I could I would have stayed longer.  The VAC staff were amazing! Loyiso, Kuselwa, and Kholi were the best staff I could ask for. They were always available and answered my questions so quickly and efficiently! I never felt uneasy about coming to them about concerns. I am grateful for the breadth of experiences I was able to see and experience and I am grateful to South Africa and the VACorps team for their hard work to make SA the most amazing place ever!”