Because I wanted to travel to somewhere with sunshine, nice weather, and somewhere that has good internship opportunities, especially in journalism.

Something professional in journalism

I loved my internship, it was so good. All my colleagues were so nice and I could ask them anything I wanted. I also learnt a lot of editing skills which is great. Everyone I worked with was so skillful.

They did train me yes, but I also had a lot of basic skills already. We worked well together and I developed skills in editing. I learnt a lot because their thoughts were really different from mine; they came from different backgrounds so I learnt from everyone’s different perspectives. I also learnt a lot from other interns there- they helped me when I couldn’t understand certain things. I also made very good friends with the other interns.

Yes definitely. I edited four videos over my four week internship and they were all shown on their TV channel; 2 news and 2 promotion videos. They needed my help which was great and I was able to use my skills.

Yes definitely my editing skills and also my English. English is not my first language so I learnt a lot and was able to practise. They couldn’t speak Chinese to me so I had to improve my English!

I was worried about safety. You know, it is South Africa so I was thinking about my safety but as a journalist I think I need to try and go to as many places as possible and I actually don’t think it is unsafe here. I have felt really safe and sound here and you have helped me with that. The first day, in the orientation, you gave me so much advice and information and although I was nervous at the beginning, I realised after a while it is fine to go out by myself and I have not felt unsafe at all. I have felt comfortable and now I feel like I am a local!

I have loved Cape Town especially because the people here are all really nice! My co-workers, all the staff in restaurants, they’re all so friendly. They always smile at me and ask how I am, it is not like that in China! I have also done so much here, new things and new people.

Yes definitely! All the things you sent me before I came were really really helpful. You gave me some Apps to download which I have used all the time, and also GPS and all the things there is to do here. Also every time I asked you what to do or where to go you gave me a lot of information and feedback which was really great.

I am really happy with how you helped me. You cared so much and you messaged me back every day, no matter what time it was. You really helped me a lot and I am really grateful for that. You did so much for me while I was here.

Yes definitely! All the things you sent me before I came were really really helpful. You gave me some Apps to download which I have used all the time, and also GPS and all the things there is to do here. Also every time I asked you what to do or where to go you gave me a lot of information and feedback which was really great.