Cape Town is remarkable for its beautiful scenery, its people, culture and history. As a Connect-123 intern, I had the privilege to work with an educational non-profit whose goal is to affect educational change in Philippi ( a predominant black South African township). Before coming to Cape Town, my hope was to learn as much as I could about the South African education system and how it has shaped its country today. I was fortunate enough to be placed in an internship that educated me through numerous interactions with South Africans and many articles given to me by the organization. This internship gave me the experience that I was hoping to have. I loved Cape Town but most importantly, the friendships I formed were the highlight of my time in the city. I truly believe that their existence was an asset as I navigated through Cape Town.