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.

Emma Helsel

Oregon, USA

Emma is a Physical Therapy student at Pacific University. She joined the VAC program in July 2024 and participated in an internship at an outpatient rehabilitation clinic.

Kathleen Hazen

Oregon, USA

Kathleen is pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Pacific University. She joined the VAC program in July 2024 and completed a PT internship at a special needs school for children with cerebral palsy.

Kadie Biese

Wisconsin, United States

Kadie is a Doctoral Audiology student at UW-Stevens Point. She joined the VAC program in June 2024 and completed an audiology internship in the Audiology Department at a public hospital.

Mary Everest Wigger

Georgia, USA

Mary is a pre-med student at Georgia Southern University. She joined the VAC program in July 2024 and participated in a medical internship at a public clinic.

Hashini Mizukami

California, USA

Hashini is a fourth-year student at UCLA, double majoring in Political Science and Sociology. She joined the VAC program in June 2024 and participated in an internship at a research and advocacy institute focused on promoting constitutional law, human rights,...

Nathan Oliva

Georgia, USA

Nathan is majoring in film and pursuing a master’s degree in Creative Business Leadership at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In June 2024, he joined the VAC program and completed a film internship at a marketing agency in...