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I had a great experience in Cape Town. Connect-123 helped me find housing, food and a car to transport me to my volunteer program. They were my go-to for anything I needed and they planned fun outings that allowed us to explore the area and meet other people in the program. One of my favorite […]

When people ask me now, “How was South Africa?” I try and switch it up (at least for my own amusement) each time. There are so many words to describe my experience. “Incredible”, “amazing”, “absolutely wonderful”, “life changing”, “truly a learning experience”, “interesting” and the list goes on. But one reaction that is consistent in […]

I started out feeling anxious and unsure about my trip to Cape Town. On the one hand, I was excited to see Cape Town and experience a new place with new people; on the other hand, I was nervous about how I would get around and how I would take care of myself so far […]

The Social Entrepreneurship program with Connect-123 was nothing of what I expected to say the least.  The first thing I learned is that you can’t guess what the experience is going to be like until you get out there and do it.  Learning business in the class room is one thing, but getting into the […]

I’d had it in my head since first visiting Africa in 2007 that I wanted to make it back before too long.  I had no idea that I’d be able to be back in Cape Town just three years later.  I had a lot of expectations for my trip.  I wanted to feel connected to […]

I had an absolutely great experience during my three months in Cape Town and with Connect-123.  I worked for a local microlending institution, supporting their operations.  My work revolved around improving and establishing their loan application and collections processes.  The work experience was great: I learned a lot about an MFI’s workings as I delved […]

For as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to become a physician. Throughout my years in college I dedicated a huge amount of time to volunteering at different health facilities and this was very rewarding for me. I’ve spent years preparing for medical school and before heading on this long journey, I wanted […]

Currently in Geneva, Switzerland and contemplating and gathering my thoughts concerning my stay in South Africa and my work at the refugee centre. Almost 6 months have passed since my arrival in Cape Town in February 2010 and it is a bit hard to believe that time can have passed by so quickly. When I […]

Everyday I wake up and miss Cape Town. I miss the adventures I had and the people I met. I loved the last few weeks I had travelling throughout Africa. I was with Overlanding Africa on my trip through Tanzania and Kenya – everything about it was breathtaking. I now understand what people mean when […]

My experience in Cape Town surpassed anything I had imagined beforehand. I was more than pleased with my internship at an HIV/AIDS organization–I was able to gain experience in various parts of the non-profit, working both in the central office as well as in the townships surrounding the city. I formed lasting relationships with co-workers […]