VACorps
Why choose VACorps?
VACorps offers superior internship placements in Cape Town, South Africa. We commit all of our energy to one purpose – helping our program participants to have a professionally and personally rewarding internship experience in Cape Town. This is why VACorps unfailingly receives good reviews from not only our participants, but also parents and university administrators. At the center of our partici...
VACorps offers superior internship placements in Cape Town, South Africa. We commit all of our energy to one purpose – helping our program participants to have a professionally and personally rewarding internship experience in Cape Town. This is why VACorps unfailingly receives good reviews from not only our participants, but also parents and university administrators. At the center of our participants' experience in our programs start with the careful selection of internships. Before they leave their home countries for Cape Town, participants will be in constant communication with members of the VACorps staff as we design peculiar details of their internship placements based on their academic, intellectual, and professional aspirations. All of our programs are based in Cape Town simply be...
VACorps Reviews
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A great experience living overseas
by: Andrea de Jong - AustraliaProgram: VACorps Professional Internship ProgramInterning in Cape Town was a fantastic way to experience living overseas and embrace a different environment. One of my favourite things about living in Cape Town was having so many exciting things to do at your doorstep. From hikes on Table Mountain, to exploring different markets and restaurants around town, there was always something new and interesting to do. The VAC weekly activities also made certain activities more accessible and created a fun group environment to share many of these expe...
A Journey of Self-Discovery, Connection, and Unforgettable Experiences in Cape Town
by: Aidan Lawrence - United StatesProgram: VACorps Professional Internship ProgramDuring my process of finalizing and applying for an internship, Cape Town was always at the top of my list. I had many friends and family that have traveled and studied abroad around the world, but South Africa stood out to me. I knew very little about the intricate details of the country’s history, only the big headlines that are synonymous when South Africa is talked about. I saw this as an opportunity to not only pursue a passion of mine with travel and exploration but as an opportunity to en...
An incredible experience with VAC!
by: Brian Trumbore - United StatesProgram: VACorps Professional Internship ProgramMy experience in Cape Town has been incredible. I have seen incredible landscapes and animals I was not aware existed. I have learned how to surf, make new friends, and embrace every moment of the day. I have tried new foods and found many new activities that I love. The Friday excursions have been one of my favorite parts of this experience. We are always traveling to some exciting new place. My Internship has also been amazing. I have learned much about my future profession and what I will ...
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Interviews
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Rob Weidner
Participated in 2012
Rob Weidner is fully a wanderlust. During his college career Rob traveled to four continents, six countries, 26 states, and will always have the adven...
Rob Weidner
Participated in 2012
I knew that I wanted to take time off of school and work in the film industry. While I was at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, I mostly studied computer science with the occasional studio art courses. Although I enjoy computer science, my true passion was and is getting out into the world and seeing life through a camera lens.
Leah Kaylor
Participated in 2014
Leah is a master's student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. She had the opportunity to complete a Master's level internship i...
Leah Kaylor
Participated in 2014
I actually found VACorps because an ad came up on my Facebook newsfeed. I honestly thought it was way too good to be true and almost passed it up thinking it was some type of Internet scam. But my curiosity got the better of me (I’m glad it did) and I clicked on the link. I was immediately taken to a webpage showing me all the amazing internships and activities VACorps had to offer. I was hooked! I scoured the entire website reading everything about the company. Soon after, I found myself emailing VACorps to start finding my dream internship.
Oliver Hagan
Interviewed in 2015
From Vermont originally, Oliver is a proud graduate of the University of Oregon where he received his Bachelors of Art in Journalism and Communication...
Oliver Hagan
Interviewed in 2015
What inspired you to travel abroad?
In 2005, I graduated from the University of Oregon and decided to take a break from academia before applying to law school. I packed my bags with the intention of traveling abroad while working as a PADI SCUBA instructor. I was on the verge of booking a flight to Grand Cayman when Sean Walpole, one of my good friends from my study abroad experience at the University of Cape Town, convinced me to return to Cape Town and work at a dive shop he had just opened. I booked a flight to South Africa with the expectation that I would only stay for three months.
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