Discover how a VAC internship can be a turning point, not just a resume line. This video dives into the real stories behind the program, where ambition meets mentorship, classrooms connect to careers, and students grow into confident professionals with purpose. Through firsthand experiences, you’ll see how VAC internships open doors, build skills that matter, and create lasting impact for interns and the communities they serve. It’s more than an opportunity— it’s a launchpad for meaningful futures.
The VACorps Internship Program offers the perfect blend of professional skill-building, cultural immersion, and unforgettable adventures—all set in the stunning city of Cape Town. Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, from sustainability to film, human rights, healthcare, business, marketing, and so much more.
#internships #gapyear #explorethegapyear #travel #education #southafrica
Comment “Ready” to receive the program links! 👇
📣 The results are in!
Say hello to the Top Rated Gap Year Programs for 2025 🎉 These programs make it possible for students to step out of the classroom and into experiences that change how they see the world 🌍
This year’s standouts: 🇯🇵 Japan: @efgapyear – EF Gap Year: The Globetrotter 🇨🇳 China: @goabroadchina – GAC Gap Year Learn Chinese & Internship in China Program 🇿🇦 South Africa: @vacorps – Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town 🌏 Multiple Countries: @semesteratsea – Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
👏 Huge congratulations to these incredible programs for creating life-changing global experiences!
#gapyearlife #travelopportunities #bestravel #japantravels #chinatravels
✨ New Episode Drop! Eduardo on Balancing Focus and Exploration While Racing Cars, Flying [Blimp] Drones & Saving Sea Turtles ✨
This episode is all about using a gap year with intention. Eduardo shares how he stepped away from school to fully focus on competitive racing, ultimately achieving a major personal goal, while also building new skills through an engineering internship in South Africa with @vacorps and conservation work in Costa Rica with @cirenas.costa.rica 🐢
We also get into the mindset side of things: how to stay focused when you have a big goal, what independence actually feels like, and why learning to be alone with yourself might be one of the most valuable parts of a gap year.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get podcasts + at gapyearradiopodcast.com
Looking for a transformative gap year experience? The VACorps Internship Program offers the perfect blend of professional skill-building, cultural immersion, and unforgettable adventures—all set in the stunning city of Cape Town. Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, from sustainability to film, human rights, healthcare, business, marketing, and so much more.
When you first arrive in Cape Town, Lions Head is one of the best places to take in the beauty of the city. There’s a reason VAC interns keep coming back to this hike.
🌍 VACorps GAP Year Internship Program | Cape Town, South Africa
Take a year that actually matters. The VACorps GAP Year Internship Program combines real professional skill-building, deep cultural immersion, and life-changing adventures — all in one of the world’s most iconic cities: Cape Town, South Africa.
Designed exclusively for individuals taking a gap year, this college-level experience requires zero prior experience. Just curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to grow.
If the traditional academic path can wait, your future can’t. The VACorps GAP Program gives you the independence, confidence, and hands-on skills you need to walk into college — and life — ready for anything.
✅ What makes VACorps different?
Professional internship experience before college
Cultural immersion in Cape Town
Personal development & leadership training
A global network of like-minded gap year students
No experience required — just drive
This faculty-led program, hosted by VACorps, introduces Technology and Management students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to the history, culture, and business landscape of global destinations. Through company visits, expert lectures, and hands-on experiential learning, students engage directly with a diverse range of organizations - from multinational corporations to innovative startups and mission-driven NGOs - gaining valuable insight into how businesses operate in an international context.
#studabroad #experientiallearning
![New Episode Drop! Eduardo on Balancing Focus and Exploration While Racing Cars, Flying [Blimp] Drones & Saving Sea Turtles This episode is all about using a gap year with intention. Eduardo shares how he stepped away from school to fully focus on competitive racing, ultimately achieving a major personal goal, while also building new skills through an engineering internship in South Africa with @vacorps and conservation work in Costa Rica with @cirenas.costa.rica We also get into the mindset side of things: how to stay focused when you have a big goal, what independence actually feels like, and why learning to be alone with yourself might be one of the most valuable parts of a gap year. Listen now wherever you get podcasts + at gapyearradiopodcast.com](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6739362153701856351419_0_c1ce3de4d3780966d33e60c8ea488b23.jpg?o=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&h=cef68bf8d3cd15d0fa2b6c40925562ec)
