South Africa
Life in South Africa
South Africa is the ultimate adventure for those looking to gain work experience and make a difference.
Work alongside local grassroots organizations that aim to improve the lives of youth and community members, and spend your weekends exploring the historic city of Cape Town and the diverse wildlife of this beautiful country.
Admission Process
1. Apply
Fill out a free application form. We are looking for students who are invested in their professional and personal growth.
2. Interview
Applicants selected to move forward will receive an email to schedule a 20-minute phone interview with our admissions team.
3. Register
If selected, you'll receive the link to register for your program. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
From Alumni
Lilly | Univ of Pitt, Lacrosse
Spain Internship
"Even if you don't plan to travel with anyone you know, the people you meet will become your teammates."
Alain | Central St. Univ, Volleyball
South Africa Internship
"I not only embraced my African heritage and the beauty of our people, but also had a meaningful impact on local communities. Definitely can say this was an experience of a lifetime!"
Maddie | Princeton, Softball
Costa Rica Internship
"This program provides the perfect opportunity to gain internship experience in a variety of fields while having the chance to meet other student-athletes from all over the country. There's no other program quite like SAA."
Danny | New York Univ, Wrestling
Greece Internship
"I can’t stress enough how meaningful this experience was to me. In less than a month I made some of the best, if not the best, memories of my life."