Name: Bootstrap
Brand: Bridging Gaps
SKU: Bootstrap
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

Luisa's detailed review of her experience.

Placement & programme experience

Location experience

Bridging Gaps' services & support experience

Placement & Programme

What were your reasons for wanting to complete a Business internship programme in South Africa?

Just to get some work experience and to see a new country.

What kind of internship experience were you initially looking for?

I was looking to learn more about the economy of South Africa.

How did your actual internship placement compare to your ideal internship experience? ?

I learned a lot! It was more than what I expected. I got to do many things.

Did you receive sufficient levels of supervision and guidance from your colleagues at your host organisation?

Yeah, I had to work more independently than what I thought. They gave me the space to decide how to do my projects in to do it in my own time. But if I ever had a question they were more than happy to answer and were always available to help me in any way.

Were you given adequate responsibilities during your internship?

Yea! They gave me many projects to get on with.

Did taking part in your internship challenge you and help develop your skills?

Yeah. I guess so. It was very applied work. It was similar to what I am studying, but I also got to apply what I’ve learned.

Do you feel that you were given the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to your local host organisation?

Yeah definitely. They gave me tasks and projects for their future tings. They will use what I’ve done in the future.

Overall, was this international internship a worthwhile experience that will help you achieve your career goals?

Yeah, definitely! The working culture is different.

Location

What fears did you have before coming to with Bridging Gaps?

Nothing Really. I wasn’t sure how much I’d gain from this internship

What do you think about those fears now?

After spending some time in the city, what is your impression of Cape Town?

Would you recommend Cape Town as a worthwhile and enjoyable place to visit?

Yes, its one of my favourite places to visit. Its very pretty.

Service & Support

Did Bridging Gaps help you prepare for your trip sufficiently? E.g. placement search, communications, mentoring?

My placement was really easy, I was surprised how well it went. Lucie was good! She gave me all the information and I could always talk to her.

How was your experience of Bridging Gaps while you were on the ground in ?

It was good. Everyone was always available if I need them.

What was the best feature of the Bridging Gaps Bootstrap internship programme?

I got exactly what I wanted. The communication is really clear and its organised really well.

Did Bridging Gaps help you prepare for your trip sufficiently? E.g. placement search, communications, mentoring?

My placement was really easy, I was surprised how well it went. Lucie was good! She gave me all the information and I could always talk to her.

Would you recommend pursuing a Business internship programme in Cape Town with us to others?

Yeah definitely, going through bridging gaps made things very easy, they took me to work on my first day, the housing was good and getting to work was all good.

In what ways could our internship programmes be improved?

If would be great if you could put the other costs on the site. Like the accommodation and other things so that we know what the real price is. I would have applied much sooner if I knew what the other costs were.

Before you applied, how did you feel about the programme fees?

I think it was the cheapest price I could find.

Having completed your placement and had the experiences you've have, what do you think about the fees now?

It was definitely good. I wish I had more time to stay. I would recommend that people stay longer!

What would you say to someone that is considering an internship here but is concerned about the fees?

Yeah definitely the life here is cheap and you get a lot out of this. It is definitely worth it.

Luisa Siegel: Business internship programme review and rating.

Luisa Siegel: Business internship programme mid programme update.

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Yeah definitely, going through Bridging Gaps made things very easy, they took me to work on my first day, the housing was good and getting to work was all good.

Luisa's mid stay check in!

Overview of Luisa's internship programme:

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I learned a lot! It was more than what I expected. I got to do many things.

Luisa's detailed ratings

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Luisa's detailed review of her experience.

Placement & Programme

What were your reasons for wanting to complete a Business internship programme in South Africa?

What kind of internship experience were you initially looking for?

How did your actual internship placement compare to your ideal internship experience? ?

Did you receive sufficient levels of supervision and guidance from your colleagues at your host organisation?

Were you given adequate responsibilities during your internship?

Did taking part in your internship challenge you and help develop your skills?

Do you feel that you were given the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to your local host organisation?

Overall, was this international internship a worthwhile experience that will help you achieve your career goals?

Location

What fears did you have before coming to with Bridging Gaps?

What do you think about those fears now?

After spending some time in the city, what is your impression of Cape Town?

Would you recommend Cape Town as a worthwhile and enjoyable place to visit?

Service & Support

Did Bridging Gaps help you prepare for your trip sufficiently? E.g. placement search, communications, mentoring?

How was your experience of Bridging Gaps while you were on the ground in ?

What was the best feature of the Bridging Gaps Bootstrap internship programme?

Did Bridging Gaps help you prepare for your trip sufficiently? E.g. placement search, communications, mentoring?

Would you recommend pursuing a Business internship programme in Cape Town with us to others?

In what ways could our internship programmes be improved?

Before you applied, how did you feel about the programme fees?

Having completed your placement and had the experiences you've have, what do you think about the fees now?

What would you say to someone that is considering an internship here but is concerned about the fees?

Anything else you would like to add?

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My placement was really easy, I was surprised how well it went. Lucie was good! She gave me all the information and I could always talk to her.

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