Category: Cape Town

It was the start of the new 2020 year, and my biggest problem was deciding whether to go to Ireland or South Africa during my search for a human rights internship through Connect-123. Of course, the Connect-123 coordinators guided me through my choices and helped me realize my values and career goals, so I was […]

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Every day was filled with unique opportunities for me to gain competence both personally and professionally. I was further able to see play used as a universal language in order to communicate with children. I can honestly say that this non-traditional practicum experience outside of the United States opened my eyes even more to the benefits of child life.

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Daniel Epstein is the winner of the Kahal Abroad & Connect-123 scholarship for an internship in Cape Town. He is a curious, driven student with an interest in human rights and he can’t wait to kick off his internship in Cape Town this summer! We chat to Daniel about his dream to intern abroad, his […]

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Kaitlin Parker works for KCRW, a radio station just outside of Los Angeles that is known for airing great music and broadcasting a variety of news and culture shows. She produces The Business, a weekly interview-style entertainment show and podcast hosted by Kim Masters. “I love my work. I love producing The Business, which is […]

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Molly Korn is about to start her new role as Chief of Staff for a member of the Michigan State Senate. But eight years ago Molly wasn’t quite on her way to a job at the State Senate. She was working as an intern in Cape Town at a local education organization, liaising with delegates from across the country in preparation for a large policy summit taking place in the Mother City.

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On the third weekend of my Fall internship in Cape Town, Connect-123 organized a trip along the Garden Route. It was the weekend of Heritage Day, a national holiday in South Africa, so we got an extra day of fun in at no extra cost. It was an amazing experience. The Garden Route is a […]

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I believe internships are a gateway to the future for students getting ready to transition from college to the workplace. Getting real, hands-on work experience can prove life-changing. For me, I got a real chance to have my perspectives changed, skillsets diversified, and beliefs tested outside the classroom. Why did I choose a summer internship […]

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Brooke Porter, a Robertson Scholar at Duke University, spent eight weeks in South Africa this summer. She completed an education internship in Cape Town at a non-profit organization that advocates for after-school programs to help vulnerable teenagers. We spoke with Brooke about her education internship and asked her how her time spent working with young South […]

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What struck Ball State University student Austin Neal most during his physical rehabilitation internship in Cape Town this summer was how much doctors and nurses were able to do with limited resources — and partially because of that, how much practical experience he received. “I was surprised at how hands-on my internship was,” Austin said […]

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Rhodes College students Alex Schramkowski and Bryce Berry completed their summer internships in Cape Town. While they interned in two different fields — Bryce in finance and Alex at a cultural heritage institution — they both learned a lot about the world, and themselves. “This experience has taught me that my passions and aspirations can manifest […]

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