Intern & volunteer in extraordinary cities around the world
How it worksWhy Connect-123?
Customized Opportunities
Your internship or volunteer experience will be tailored to your goals.
Flexible Dates
We work around your schedule; you decide your start date and duration.
Eleven Years of Experience
We’ve helped thousands of participants have seamless transitions abroad.
Explore our destinations
See for yourself
Take a look into the experiences of some of our past travellers to find out what’s on offer and the opportunities for personal growth.
Jessie Linkhorn
“ Shanghai Internship Review: Connect-123 provided me with the chance to travel abroad and live in a large city, both of which were firsts for me. To this I am forever grateful because they allowed me to experience a whole new culture and lifestyle that I believe has made me a better person. ”
Business Intern , Rhodes College
Jennifer Brown
“ Buenos Aires Internship Review: I found my experience with Connect-123 to be really impressive. Not only was I placed with a meaningful organization that provided me with a genuine learning experience, I felt that my program coordinator really cared that I got the most out of that experience. ”
Environment and Sustainability Intern, University of Hawaii
Kiera Collins
“ Connect-123 was there every step of the way from beginning to end, always available to help when needed, and making sure each person’s internship is what he or she hoped it would be. I have met amazing people, made once in a lifetime memories, and absolutely fell in love with Cape Town. ”
Communications Intern, Michigan State University
Eden Klepper
“ Connect-123 is an awesome resource for students who want an international internship experience to boost their resumes and confirm their career aspirations, before applying for jobs or graduate schools. ”
Medical Research Intern, Arcadia University
Yana Martysevich
“ Connect-123 went above and beyond to get me this internship and without exaggerating, it has been one of the best experiences in my life! If you're looking for a great way to live abroad, gain unmatched work experience, and have the time of your life, this program is for you. ”
Public Health Intern, CUNY - Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society
Angie Shearon
“ Not only was I given the chance to assist with research, but I got to shadow a well-known doctor at the hospital and observe what he does every day. I got to see up close how he stayed calm and handled stressful situations, how he interacted with each patient on a personal level, and how he genuinely cared about giving every person the best possible care. This taught me a lot about the kind of doctor I want to be someday, and I will never forget the experience. ”
Health Care Intern, University of Arizona
Jesse Endert
“ I would not have had the same experience without Connect-123. My internship coordinator made sure that I had everything I needed and continues to be a great friend even after I left Cape Town. I can say the same about everyone I met through Connect-123. Interning through Connect-123 prepared me for my dreams of living abroad. In fact, I will soon be independently returning to Cape Town to continue my internship, but for an extended period of 5 to 6 months. I could not be more thankful for this opportunity and I highly recommend that you try it too. ”
Environmental Law Intern, Michigan State University
Conor Byrne
“ I went into this experience unaware of what living in Cape Town would entail. I assumed it would be a good time, as did my roommates and other friends I met along the way, but I don’t think any of us had a clear idea of what to expect when travelling to South Africa. Despite this, working and living in Cape Town turned out to be two of the most adventurous and rewarding months of my life. And that is not just a personal memoir, but also a repeated statement one hears from nearly everyone they meet while being a member of Connect-123. ”
Communications Intern, Rhodes College
Fiona Chatterjee
“ As a first-year college student with no true medical experience, I thought finding an internship in the health field would be extremely difficult, but thanks to Connect, I was able to intern in the Play Therapy Department at a local children's hospital. The internship itself was amazing; I had the opportunity to increase my confidence in my communication skills and to learn more about the different methods in which to interact with children and stimulate their emotional growth. ”
Play Therapy Intern, University of California at Berkeley
Kin yi (Celine) Tsui
“ Before going to Buenos Aires, I had two main goals: to do well at my placement and improve my Spanish. After 3.5 months in Buenos Aires, I was able to accomplish those two goals and a whole lot more. Connect-123 provides you with all the information and help for your internship and your life abroad. You have everything you need at hand and it's surely up to you to make your time abroad unforgettable! ”
Health care Intern, Northeastern University
Kristen Nuttall
“ The staff at Connect-123 was very helpful anytime that I needed them! I would not trade this experience in Cape Town for anything. I am grateful beyond words for the most amazing five months that I have ever had. ”
Health Care Intern, Northeastern University
Alexandra Fong
“ My summer in Barcelona has no doubt been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I gained a ton of valuable work experience, which has helped me to figure out the kind of career I want to pursue in the near future. Connect-123 did a great job pairing me up with an internship that fit my interests and were very proactive in giving me housing options. ”
Marketing Intern, University of Southern California
Negeen Aghassibake
“ Throughout my college career, I always told myself that I would do something exciting and adventurous that would also contribute to my education, but it took getting dangerously close to my graduation date for me to actually take the plunge. To say this experience was incredible is an understatement. I am grateful to Connect-123 for arranging a personalized internship that helped shape my career goals as well as my personal growth! ”
Education Intern, University of Texas at Dallas
Featured Programs
Cape Town
innovation
Experienceship
learn & practice the most important professional skills for the job market of tomorrow. in 4 weeks. in cape town.
