Two University of Queensland entities joined together recently to encourage students to expand their global outlook.
The (UNSA), supported by the , organised the Global Experience Evening last Wednesday, attracting more than 70 students.
"The Global Experience Evening was designed to encourage students to take the initiative and apply for global experiences such as internships, conferences and university exchanges worldwide,鈥� UNSA President James White said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a very competitive job market out there, and we鈥檙e hoping that by helping 宅男导航 students pursue global experiences it will give them an 鈥榚dge鈥� and enable them to get their dream jobs.鈥�
宅男导航 students who had returned from exchanges and participated in international internships and conferences networked with those keen to have a global experience of their own.
Student Byron Hewson spoke at the event about completing the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program.
鈥淚t was the most rewarding thing I have done since starting university,鈥� Mr Hewson said.
鈥淎s part of the program I grew as a person, and it has definitely improved my career prospects.鈥�
Director of the Office of Undergraduate Education, Professor Sushila Chang said her office was pleased to be associated with the project.
鈥溾�極ne of the things that we have found in our discussions with human resources consultants is that they are looking for people who have been out in the world,鈥� Professor Chang said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a global market and a person who has a global experience has added value.鈥�
The new 宅男导航 Advantage Grant supports students who wish to undertake activities that enhance their studies in areas such as short term mobility, internships, volunteering, participation in conferences, leadership activities and others. For more information visit
Media: Professor Chang (07 3346 7012, sushila.chang@uq.edu.au) or Kim Wilkinson at UNSA (0403 839 778)
