Cape Town was a perfect fit for me

I chose Cape Town as a place to intern abroad because I have always been eager to go to Africa and I felt that Cape Town would be a perfect fit for me. I decided to do an internship because after graduating University and working for two years I wanted to travel more but also get some experience in my field of interest, so I thought interning abroad would be a good option. Observatory was a great neighbourhood to live in, with everything you need pretty much within walking distance. I was placed in a 6-week human rights internship program with Kelly Stone, an independent policy researcher and human rights lawyer. Kelly was an awesome supervisor and it was a pleasure to work with her. I would suggest my internship site to anyone interested in the field of human rights. The internship itself was super rewarding and gave me a lot of insight into things like South African law and policing in South Africa. My internship gave me the opportunity to work independently, as well as part of a team and I feel like it was a perfect balance for me.

A couple of things I loved the most about interning in Cape Town was the people that I met through VAC and the friendships I have made. I loved being able to explore Cape Town on my days off, whether it was alone or with a friend. The weather was also fairly warm during my stay here, which definitely didn't hurt. Also, the weekly activities were a great addition to the program as they were a great opportunity to go and meet other VAC interns and explore South Africa. I am grateful for the support and guidance I received here by the VAC staff and my internship supervisor. They were always responsive and willing to answer any questions I had. I would definitely advise people to come do an internship through VAC.