Come to Cape Town and witness the nation’s ongoing social transformation. Known as the Rainbow Nation, South Africa's multicultural diversity spans the nation's music, cuisine, and arts. Enjoy fusion cuisine with local wine, upscale musical entertainment, and the warmth of the beautiful community. Explore the iconic landmark Table Mountain. Walk in Nelson Mandela's footsteps at his island prison during apartheid. Take binoculars to watch African penguins along a beautiful coastal beach.
This internship taught me the power of human connection and the significance of human dignity. I built strong friendships and connections with the people at the Hope Exchange, but most of all, had realizations and inspiring moments about my life purpose. I developed deeper patience, empathy, and kindness. Ultimately, my experience brought me greater interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills, growth in my event coordinating skills, insight into the legal system in South Africa, and a greater awareness about my career path in community-based policy advocacy and social work. I learned that any substantial institutional change is difficult and direct community change is challenging, but equally rewarding as I was able to directly see the impact of my work.