Intern in Cape Town, where ocean views, rich history, and endless adventure shape your gap year.
Cape Town is a city like no other, framed by Table Mountain, bordered by two oceans, and alive with the rhythm of the Rainbow Nation. During this 12-week program, you’ll live and intern in South Africa, gaining real-world experience and cultural insight alongside a cohort of peers destined to become fast friends.
Intern 15–20 hours per week at a placement matched to your interests, whether with an NGO tackling social change, an established ecotourism company, or a creative business in Cape Town’s growing tech and startup scene. An optional 15-hour course helps you reflect on your experience and build career-ready skills, and optional U.S. college credit is available through online courses through ASU Online. Resume workshops, guest lectures, and company visits add professional depth, while cultural activities highlight South Africa’s innovation, resilience, and community.
Two guided excursions have you exploring the dark history of Robben Island, the maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela was held, and Elephant’s Eye, a cave lookout with sweeping views. You’ll return home career-ready, globally connected, and with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Interested in starting college abroad with a CIEE First Year Abroad program instead? Learn more here! Or check out our summer, semester, or academic year programs for high schoolers.
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