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.

Aidan Lawrence

Oregon, USA

Aidan is currently studying Zoology at Oregon State University. He joined the VAC program in October 2024 and completed an internship at an aquarium.

Cecilia Torvik

Oregon, USA

Cecilia recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Minor in Education. She joined the VACorps Program in October 2024 and completed an education internship at a local primary school.

Michaela Stacy

California, USA

Michaela, a recent Anthropology and Geography graduate from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, joined the VACorps program in September 2024, where she interned at a public clinic.

Chloe Elton

Connecticut, USA

Chloe, a pre-med student at Emory College, joined the VACorps program in September 2024 as part of her gap year, completing a dual internship at a public clinic and a women’s and children’s shelter.

Elle Hanninghurst

Oregan, USA

Elle is studying biology and participated in a conservation internship at an aquarium in Cape Town.

Ella Alzate

California, USA

Ella holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University and is preparing to begin her master’s degree. She joined the VACorps program in September 2024, completing a psychology internship at a mental health clinic.