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 away from home. However, I soon found out how helpful Connect-123 was, and I discovered that Cape Town is a vibrant city with great people. I was able to do many things that I wouldn’t be able to do anywhere else as easily such as shark cage diving, monkey forests, elephant sanctuaries, and even zip line tours through beautiful forests. I also met many friends that I know I will stay in touch with for years to come. Not only was this trip fun and exciting, but I also learned a great deal from my internship. Learning in the field is very different from learning in a classroom: having real-life experience is invaluable as you really learn what skills are important. I was given a lot of responsibility over the accounts of the company and their books. I learned how balancing accounts and compiling income statements actually took place in the real world, and I learned many skills that will help me in the future. Connect-123 really helped me to find an internship that was suitable to my future goals. All-in-all, my time in Cape Town will be one of the most memorable experiences of my life.