Kassandra is studying PT at Pacific University. She joined the VACorps program in July 2022 and participated in a Physical Therapy Internship at an interdisciplinary outpatient center. 

“I jumped on the opportunity to come to Cape Town but honestly didn’t do too much preparation for my time here prior to arrival. With covid uncertainties and difficulty finding a clinical partner to work with I didn’t want to get my hopes up too high. This experience has been so much more enriching than I could have imagined. I’ve lived abroad before but the community organization and cultural insights of VACorps were unlike anything else. I always enjoyed our Friday activities and although it was challenging to muster up the energy to go to the culture series after a long day at the clinic on Mondays, I always learned something new. VACorps played a huge role in how much I enjoyed Cape Town. This has been a week of challenging and emotional goodbyes. I can’t wait to come back in the future and share my love for Cape Town with others.”