VACorps Alumni

Our happy interns

3000+ international interns placed
in Cape Town internships

Emma-Lilas Togba

Toulon, France

Emma is studying towards a Master's degree in International Political Studies at the University of Toulon. She joined the VACorps program in January 2024, and participated in an internship at a sustainable development organization.

Hilary Chessler

New Jersey, USA

Hilary joined the VACorps Program in January 2024 as part of her GAP year, and participated in a marketing internship at a marketing and brand management company.

Michelle Collier

Illinois, USA

Michelle is studying Zoology at Michigan State University. She joined the VACorps program from January - March 2024 and participated in a marketing internship at a marketing and brand management company.

Sam S

New York, USA

Sam joined the VACorps program in September 2025 and completed a law internship in Cape Town.

Tania R

New York, USA

I had a really great time in Cape Town. During my internship with a public health research organization, I felt welcomed from the start, everyone was incredibly kind and supportive. I spent much of my time working on data cleaning...

Lesley G

Massachusetts, USA

I had a great experience during my time in Cape Town. I chose the program because of the location, the internship opportunities, and the chance to be part of a group. While I was here, I made the most of...

Eydie kaplan

Freeport, USA

When choosing where to spend my gap year, I wanted a place that would feel completely different from anywhere I had been before, while still offering meaningful learning opportunities. VACorps not only met those expectations but exceeded them. During my...

Medha Sharma

Chicago, USA

I chose Cape Town as my internship destination because it felt like the perfect place to grow both personally and professionally. I was able to spend plenty of time outdoors, exploring my active side, while also gaining insight into the...

Phoebe Twichell

Illinois, USA

I chose VAC because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and gain real-world experience in a field I’m passionate about before starting college. I had never worked a full-time job before, so this was a chance to...