I want to start off by thanking Sydney McNally, Beth Watson, and Eimear Costigan; if it were not for them I would never have had this amazing opportunity; or made the decision to come from Canada to Cape Town. To make a long story short I cannot begin to express the gratification I have towards the whole team at Connect-123. They were exceeded all my expectations, were very accommodating, and extremely helpful for whatever problem or concern I encountered. They are basically your guardian angels. Just ask my roommate who fell down a flight of stairs at a World Cup game and got picked up at the hospital by the team at Connect-123! Bottom-line: they will always be there for you! Not only that, they knew how to organize spectacular events that gave all interns the opportunity to explore a distinctive cultural understanding Cape Town had to offer. These events were offered bi-weekly and provided a great time to meet new people and unfold new friendships. Whether it was climbing to the top of scenic Cape Point, camping out at the Wacky Wine Festival, or spending a day in the winelands at Franschhoek. The team at Connect knew exactly how to provide exciting adventures and memorable entertainment for all interns to experience. I worked at a social profit organization in Cape Town, as a student intern from June 2nd to August 26th 2010. The organization offers a friendly, accessible walk‐in environment where aspiring and operating entrepreneurs can come to access information and receive support relating to small business. I was tasked with searching for general, as well as industry specific business information from local sources; with the objective of compiling an electronic resource list for entrepreneurs. These resources would be available on computers in the information centre; and in hard copy format. With most entrepreneurs visiting centre having only very basic computer literacy and a poor educational background, this resource would facilitate and greatly reduce their search time. I delivered a comprehensive and well‐structured product that is currently in use to great effect. I fulfilled various other roles, such as switchboard and reception duties (as circumstances demanded) and integrated well with a multi‐cultural team; in general I felt to be a great asset to the organisation. It has been almost 5 months since I left Cape Town but I feel like I left a part of me there forever. To have been in Cape Town during the World Cup I felt as if I were in a dream, a dream that I never wanted to end. I consider myself truly blessed to have participated in this extraordinary internship; while simultaneously experiencing the world’s greatest sporting event. Looking back on it now, I am left with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, incredible memories with incredible individuals that I will cherish forever, and an undeniable love for the beautiful city of Cape Town. Thank you so much Connect-123, you guys have changed my life, taught me so much about myself, and I wish you nothing but the best!