I wanted to gain some professional experience abroad, and I thought that Cape Town would be the perfect city to do that.
I was looking for a Sustainable Development internship. I told BG that I would be open to every opportunity, but that I would have preferred to do an internship in a big company instead of an NGO, as I already had some experience in NGOs.
BG didn't manage to find me an internship in a big company - I applied very late, so they had a minimal amount of time to look for internship opportunities - but now I think that my internship in a local NGO was the best thing that I could have asked for. Having the possibility to go to different communities and see with my own eyes what the NGO is managing to do to help these communities was one of the highlights of my time here.
Absolutely. The organisation’s staff helped me so much whenever I needed it.
Yes. Here in South Africa - or at least in the NGO with whom I worked - they treat you more like a colleague than an intern.
Absolutely. I got out from my comfort zone and now I feel much more confident in myself. As I had many different tasks to achieve, I think I've developed many skills.
Absolutely. I've learned so many things since I've started my internship, and I've had the opportunity to work with people from very different backgrounds from me, and I think that this is one of the most important things nowadays.
I was afraid I wouldn't settle in well in a new country and in the new workplace.
I think that I shouldn't have had those fears, and this experience was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
It's such a beautiful city and so glad that I've chosen Cape Town for my international internship. The city can be a bit dangerous, but I've stuck to the advice that BG gave to me and nothing wrong happened to me :)
Absolutely! It's one of the best places I've ever visited, and I would recommend doing an international internship here to anyone.
Yes, they gave me all the information I needed since I applied for the internship, and anytime I needed something they were always ready to help.
It was great!
It’s excellent value for money.
Yes, they gave me all the information I needed since I applied for the internship, and anytime I needed something they were always ready to help.
Absolutely!
I think that the only thing that I would improve is to organise social events every Saturday as it can be difficult to organise something on your own if most of your flatmates have already made plans for the weekend.
I was so happy that I could find the possibility of doing an internship paying a fee like that.
I think that BG fees are the best value for money here in Cape Town.
I would say that even if it seems to cost a lot of money, it's really worth it, you will do a fantastic experience and it will improve your resume.
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