When first applying to Connect-123 I had no idea what I wanted to do. But as a business major in school, I knew that I wanted to try and use this experience to figure out where in the business world I would best fit in. Luckily, I was able to find an internship with a small company that was still in the early stages in development. In my internship I was able to see and get a feel for almost every facet of the business world. I met with the Loan Advisor at the bank to discuss what was necessary to secure a small business loan, I helped develop a mission statement and business objectives. I was even able to pretend to be a client for a day to see how the services offered worked and what the outcome was. I learned about how all aspects played a role in developing a business and what was necessary in making a business successful. As much as I loved my internship, I can’t say enough good things about Cape Town either. Between the weather, the people, the friends I made, and the Connect-123 staff I couldn’t have asked for a better time abroad. What started out as an impulsive decision to go to Cape Town turned into one of the best experiences of my life (and some may say an obsession). I can’t wait to go back and go out on Long Street, ride ostriches in Ooudsthorn, have a milkshake at Royale, explore the market at the Biscuit Mill on Saturdays and have picnics in Kirstenbosch. On top of all the fabulous things there are to do in Cape Town, the activities arranged by Connect-123 helped me go outside of the everyday activities and experience South African living on a greater scale and allowed me to do things that one might not find in a guide book. I am so glad I got to participate in the events and they were a great way to meet people. I wouldn’t trade my experience and time in Cape Town for anything. Connect-123 was so helpful and played a huge role is making my time in Cape Town so special. From the internship, to the people, to the setting, it was all amazing and I would do it again in a heartbeat.