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Depending on your lifestyle, budget between $250 and $500 per month for local transport, food, nightlife, and travel around South Africa. The Connect-123 team will recommend the best deals to ensure that your stay is both fun and within your budget. Will Connect-123 help me arrange international flights and my visa? Yes. Please contact us and let us know any specific questions you may have. We’re here to help.
An easier question to answer is “what cannot be done in Cape Town?” (like downhill skiing). Beaches, mountain hikes, ocean views, nightlife, hip music, great food, vineyards – Cape Town is truly one of the world’s great cities. For more information, please contact us. How do I get around? With vineyards, whale watching, beautiful coastal drives, and nature reserves all within an hour of Cape Town, weekend trips are an important part of the Cape Town experience and most students prefer to rent a car during their stay. Since car hire can be expensive, Connect-123 has arranged special discounts for our program participants. We can also help you find other Connect-123 interns who live and work near you, enabling you to share a car and share costs.
You have to be careful in any big international city and Cape Town is no exception. Does Cape Town feel more dangerous than New York City or London? No. Do you need to use common sense, go out in groups at night, and stick to good neighborhoods? Yes. The Connect-123 team is always available to answer any questions you may have – both prior to and especially during your stay. Will Connect-123 meet me at the airport, ensure that I settle into my accommodation, show me where the shops are, provide a campus orientation, introduce me to the company providing the internship and help solve any problems I may have? Yes. Your responsibilities: work hard, learn, explore, and have fun. Our responsibilities: everything else. We are passionate about providing a high quality service. Put us to the test. Do you send out a newsletter full of special events, nightlife, music, and the latest places to eat, drink and have fun in Cape Town? Of course (how did you know?). Sign-up here. Do you arrange social events so that I can meet other Connect-123 program participants? We specialize in organizing after-work drink nights and other events so that all students can get together, meet, and share experiences. Feedback is critical to us so that we can improve our service and these events provide a great opportunity for you to let us know how we’re doing. The first mampoer shot is on us...
Study Abroad Questions:How long are Connect-123’s Study Abroad programs? All programs, which are fully accredited by the University of Cape Town, run for one semester. Semester One (UCT’s Fall Semester) runs from early February to late June and Semester Two (UCT’s Spring Semester) runs from early July to late November. How many credits will I earn? The University of Cape Town recommends 16 academic credits for each semester-long Study Abroad program. What is the selection criteria? We carefully select applicants from diverse backgrounds with energy, drive, and a healthy sense of adventure. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. In general, criteria includes: 3.0 GPA, Junior or above, exceptional letters of recommendation, excellent communication skills, strong letter of motivation.
Intern Abroad Questions:How long are Connect-123’s Intern Abroad programs? We can arrange internships of any duration and the length of your stay is entirely up to you. Most internships average three to four months. Can I get paid for my internship? Connect-123 arranges unpaid experiential learning opportunities for students and professionals looking to gain valuable work experience in Cape Town. Unfortunately, South African law prohibits non-residents from receiving any income during their stay in South Africa without a valid work permit. Can I earn academic credit for the Intern Abroad program? Absolutely. If your university or college offers an independent study or internship course, then often you can earn up to 4 credits for your international internship experience. Please let us know your requirements.
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