Magister South Africa Student & Volunteer Programs

I don’t have a review as I have of nought yet been abroad and have no experience to write about anything. I am applying for internships but to no avail, but thank you for this opportunity and thank you for your helpful guidance

From January to April 2023, I spent 3 months in Cape Town (South Africa) with Magister and Gonana Travel. Thank to them, at only 20 at that Time, I had an amazing journey. Nicky, Michael and Joy, thank you so much for your kindness and the support. See you one day in CPT.

Before I arrived I had amazing help. And that continued when I was there. South Africa is a beautiful country and I was sad when it was my time to go. I had lovely months with lovely people. I will go back 100% in the future

This internship was such an amazing experience in my life Magister really helped me to relax by having such a fast service Nicky been there for me from my arrival to my departure she helped me with every stressful situation like VISA Magister is perfect for students that want to go to Cape Town without feeling the pressure of loneliness Thank you to Michael and Nicky

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

It was an experience wonderfull with lots of encounters and unforgettable moments The country is one of the most beautiful in the world with incredible mountains and heavenly beaches. I want to return to this country as soon as possible :)

I'm particularly satisfied with the internship and the assignments found by Alzea, as I was able to deepen my skills and gain an insight into the professional world in the fields of marketing, communication and project management. - I was perfectly integrated into Kuba Technologies, a company in which I was able to make proposals and which listened to my ideas. - My biggest cultural surprise was the friendliness of South Africans in general, but especially of my colleagues during my internship. - In South Africa, I was seduced by the multitude of ever more impressive landscapes. - The biggest difficulty for me was the feeling of having to be constantly on my guard during my daily travels. - I'm satisfied with Alzea's support, and Nicky was a wonderful encounter. - After this experience, the friendliness of the locals and the magnificence of the landscapes will remain engraved in my memory.

During ten weeks, I worked for ZEMP a leather goods agency based in Cape Town and more precisely in the Woodstock district. During this internship, I carried out a wide range of tasks like : communications, marketing and business in general. I felt completely integrated into the company. Shawn and the others employees was amazing with me and I would definitely recommend this company.

I went to Cape Town with the Magister program and it was the best experience of my life. Everything was perfect, the supervisors was always here to help, they proposed outings and activities. Cape Town is a dynamic city, with magnificent landscapes between beaches and mountains.

Hi, my name is Ritchie Bongers, a business student from Sittard, Netherlands. I came into contact through school with Nicky and Magister South Africa, and from the first online meeting until the end of my journey, it was an amazing experience. They helped me find the most incredible apartment and a dream internship at Groote Schuur Hospital’s Improvement Office alongside Garth Hankey, who is a world-class person—so smart and fun to work with. Besides the internship, Magister organized activities around Cape Town and even to Kruger. If you ever had questions or problems, Nicky was always there for you! One piece of advice: DO IT, best time of my life!

Due to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, I developed a bit of a connection with the country. I knew that if I ever had the opportunity to go to South Africa, I would seize that chance. For my studies, I had the opportunity from February to July 2022 to work on my mini-thesis in Cape Town. I still needed to find a suitable internship placement. For that, I enlisted the help of Magister. During a Skype conversation with Nicky, I discussed my interests with her. As a result, Nicky was able to arrange an internship for me at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. I worked in the Business Improvement team, focusing on process optimization within the hospital. In addition to helping me secure an internship, Magister also assisted with obtaining a visa and finding a fantastic accommodation. I regularly participated in various activities with other young people who came through Magister, such as hiking, kayaking, and also partying! Through these experiences, I also formed lasting friendships. I still meet up with my Dutch friends, whom I met in Cape Town, about once a month. Magister made this incredible experience possible for me, and for that, I am eternally grateful to Michael and Nicky from Magister!