Because I’ve gone straight from University I wanted to take some time before settling into my career to try a few different things. I don’t know exactly why I chose Cape Town, I think it was somewhere I’d never been but always wanted to go. I knew if I didn’t do it now, when would I? I’d never studied law but had always been interested, so I thought gaining this experience would be a great taster and in Cape Town, there is a high demand for legal professionals in human rights. So it was a marriage of wanting to be in cape town and developing my career.

I knew I wanted to be somewhere that was client based because I think quite a few options could have been more research based. Since my university was so heavily focused on research I knew I wanted something more interactive where I could see a case from start to finish.

Now after completing the internship, I am considering possibly moving into this exact field. The work is so meaningful and rewarding

Yes, they completely trusted me with clients, but also were really helpful in answering questions and guiding me when needed. I always felt like I could knock on anyone's door and they were interested in helping me learn

Sometimes I felt a bit thrown in the deep end because they trusted me with such important tasks. But they knew they were there for me to support if I needed help.

My dad used to travel here and he was a little bit skeptical about safety

Now leaving I feel so much more comfortable. I remember my first day at my internship when you guys came with me, I felt so nervous walking around with my rucksack. I felt so nervous and looking back I feel so bad for that. I’m definitely leaving feeling so much more confident.

I would definitely recommend travelling to Cape Town. My impressions are that I love the culture, the people are so nice and relaxed. Whereas in London it is so go go go and no one speaks to anyone. I love how chatty people are and the culture. My favorite thing I did was all the hikes, lions head, sunset hikes, I love that you have the city and also such peaceful hiking trails

The placement search was really good. From my side, I was a bit bad at communicating, but Lucie was so on top of it and super helpful in sending lots of options. The pre-arrival information and advice was really helpful.

I think even from when I first arrived you guys were so sweet. You met me at the airport with water and a sandwich, which seems like such a small thing but little touches like that are really special. Aso taking me to my first day and making sure I know where to go, little details like that. Knowing if anything happened you guys would be there. I remember when I first arrived I thought maybe I should move somewhere closer to my placement but really glad I stayed at the Bridging Gaps accommodation because it provided so much of a social vibe.

I remember when I had to go to get some items replaced and you were with me the whole time even when I was crying in the store. It was so sweet. Everything was so much easier because of you guys.

The placement search was really good. From my side, I was a bit bad at communicating, but Lucie was so on top of it and super helpful in sending lots of options. The pre-arrival information and advice was really helpful.

You guys took the hard part out of my trip from finding accommodation and internship itself, so I feel like I paid for the ease of everything. I don’t remember thinking it was at all expensive and was really reasonable for what you’re getting.

Get a feel for what you’re getting yourself into, talk to someone who’s done the program to answer any questions. If you’re worried about not having a good time, you are definitely going to. The scariest thing about cape town is being alone, so it's great to be connected to an organization like bridging gaps.