Not only did I gain great community organizing skills while at my internship, but I also grew greatly in my listening skills that help me coach students every day. The team do an amazing job of listening to the needs of the community members and working with them to advocate.

I always say living abroad was one of the best things I ever did. Not only did I grow personally in regards to my confidence, but I enjoyed seeing how other countries view work and excel in work life balance. With this work life balance I was able to explore more hobbies and enjoy all the beautiful things Cape Town has to offer.

Working at my internship solidified that I had a much bigger interest in working with youth than I thought. It also steered me away from more macro advocacy work and into more micro, individual work, with a focus on making an impact in large groups.

I appreciate the constant support and connections that Connect-123 fostered for me while I was in Cape Town. Not only were the community events a great time for me to get out and explore with others, but the convenience of them finding my internship and housing, while also having Carla as support, made my experience so much better than I would've imagined.