How Heartbreak Turned into Opportunity: My Virtual Internship in South Africa
It was the start of the new 2020 year, and my biggest problem was deciding whether to go to Ireland or South Africa during my search for a human rights internship through Connect-123. Of course, the Connect-123 coordinators guided me through my choices and helped me realize my values and career goals, so I was […]
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Stacy Brehman posted in: Cape Town, Social Impact, Virtual Internships
Safari and elephants: A South African experience in photos
On the third weekend of my Fall internship in Cape Town, Connect-123 organized a trip along the Garden Route. It was the weekend of Heritage Day, a national holiday in South Africa, so we got an extra day of fun in at no extra cost. It was an amazing experience. The Garden Route is a […]
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Nathan Field posted in: Cape Town, Intern Bloggers
Growing township economies: Lessons learned from internships in South Africa
Washington and Lee University rising juniors Jon Pezzi and William Hardage completed their internships in Cape Town, South Africa this summer as part of the W&L Shepherd Poverty Studies Program. The program’s summer internship gives exceptional students an opportunity to engage with multidimensional issues surrounding poverty in affected communities abroad. For Jon and Will, working […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Cape Town, Career Development, Intern Advice, Social Entrepreneurship
