VACorps Professional Internship Program

Cape Town was an incredible experience! Everyone at the VAC was welcoming and supportive throughout my time there. They did a fantastic job organizing fun and diverse activities every Friday, where I had the chance to meet many new people and get to know Kus and Kholi well. ? I completed a Physical Therapy internship at an outpatient rehabilitation facility that serves both the private and public healthcare sectors. I worked independently and was exposed to a variety of complex patients. The ...

My experience in Cape Town with VACorps was amazing, and even after 12 weeks, I found myself never wanting to leave. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed by all the VAC staff and quickly felt at home. The orientation process made me feel comfortable and confident navigating Cape Town on my own, and the Monday and Friday activities were always fun. They offered a great way to experience Cape Town’s culture while meeting fellow interns through VAC. I interned at a special education school...

I chose Cape Town as the place to intern abroad because I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone and travel to a new place! Cape Town is BEAUTIFUL! Truly, it is the best place to visit! My internship as an elective student at UCT in the audiology department at Groote Schuur Hospital was AMAZING! The staff and students were so friendly! We enjoyed learning from each other and sharing our stories every day. All of my supervisors challenged me to think deeper and apply my knowledge with ea...