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My 3 months in Cape Town were absolutely amazing.  Connect 123 supported me throughout the whole process – from setting up my internship to acting as a resource throughout my stay.   I found that interning through Connect provided a great balance of the saying, “work hard, play hard.”  My internship was a rewarding, learning experience […]

The experience I had with Connect-123 and the human rights organisation where I worked will be something that I will remember for as long as I live!! Despite working five days a week and volunteering to teach in Gugulethu on Saturdays I still managed to surf, bungee jump, hike Table Mountain, swim, learn Xhosa, go […]

My internship in Cape Town, South Africa last summer, the Summer of 2010 was an extraordinary experience.  The social interactions and cultural observation were invaluable.  Not only was the cultural transformation occurring from the World Cup occurring, but I was able to participate in some very socially valuable activities. My day-to-day activities in South Africa […]

For my Gap Year, I really wanted to combine travelling, experiencing other cultures, work experience and of course, fun. Which is what Connect-123 offered. Connect-123 placed me in a fantastic Architecture firm. They gave me a lot of responsibility and therefore, it was a great experience learning how to use programs like Auto CAD, SketchUp […]

I spent a little over a month in Buenos Aires. By far that has been one of the best experiences yet. The city is absolutely beautiful. The people were amazing. There was always something to do. I thought the volunteer program was lots of fun. I’m very grateful for Connect-123. Best summer ever.

I can honestly say that I could not possibly have hoped for a better internship experience than the one I got in Cape Town with Connect-123. Volunteering, especially internationally, is always a scary experience. You never know exactly what to expect but Connect-123 was there for me every step of the way. Even before I […]

To say that my experience with Connect 123 changed my life would be an understatement.  Not only did it change my life but it changed the lives of so many around me.  I was able to show so many friends and family members how truly amazing this program is and how much it bettered me […]

Connect-123 made my experience in Cape Town phenomenal! I cannot thank Gabby and the rest of the Connect staff enough for providing me with such an amazing opportunity. Connect-123 was there every step of the way from arranging a ride from the airport to accompanying me on the first day of my internship. Connect-123 staff […]

The most honest introduction to describing this past summer that I spent in Cape Town through Connect-123 is that it was the best I have ever experienced. When I first heard about the program it seemed too good to be true, but I was delighted to find that it really was as awesome as it […]

My short time in Cape Town has made an everlasting impact on my life. Flying for 26 hours and landing in the Mother City was the most amazing feeling of accomplishment and belonging I have ever felt. Not only was the landscape amazing, but the people are what made my trip great. South Africa has […]