My experience in Cape Town over the past summer was my most enjoyable and fulfilling summer vacation I ever had. I was excited that I was given the opportunity to volunteer abroad and pleased with how much I learned. I took a job at a children’s hospital that involved spending time with the patients in order to make their stays more enjoyable. Although any stay at any hospital for whatever reason is most likely not enjoyable in the slightest, I was content with just seeing them smile. I also received the chance to work with the anesthetics department of the hospital, view surgeries, and work on any projects that were available at that point in time. Along with volunteering at the hospital, Connect-123 also informed me of other opportunities during my stay, such as volunteering at SHAWCO clinics, attending lectures from top physicians around the world, and tutoring children at nearby schools. Gabby was extremely helpful throughout the trip as well. She was always there to tell me what taxi to take, where banks are at that will exchange currency, and where to go in the unfortunate circumstance that you acquire pharyngitis in an unfamiliar foreign country. The people there were amazing. There is simply no other words that can describe everyone that I met. I have made many friends from not only all over the United States, but also Canada, England, and South Africa (but that last one is a given). From the Lion’s House guests to the Lion’s House guard and maid, Steve’s DJ skills to Mickey’s basketball skills, Ursula and Professor Thomas at the hospital to every intern and volunteer from Connect-123, and everyone in between, Cape Town was one trip that will be impossible to forget. It was very hard to leave after such a short stay, but I am thankful I got to meet such remarkable people in person and proud to call each and every one of them my friends.