The Australia China Youth Association at 宅男导航 is helping students to thrive in the 鈥淎sian Century鈥�.
The student society aims to build an extensive network of students and young professionals in Australia and China, while fostering professional, social and cultural connections between members.
Australian China Youth Association (ACYA) President and 宅男导航 student Jimmy Zeng said the society helped students broaden their professional development, exchange ideas and become innovative, culturally-competent leaders.
鈥淭he society is based on three pillars: careers, education and people-to-people exchange,鈥� Mr Zeng said.
鈥淲e bring together students, professionals and academics with a strong interest in the Australia-China relationship, and find opportunities to contribute to local community.鈥�
The society is preparing for its annual ball supported by the Office of Undergraduate Education.
鈥淭he ACYA Ball is a formal networking, dinner and drinks event which aims to bring together students, staff and professionals to exchange ideas, partake in cultural and musical performances and learn about the society鈥檚 vision for the future,鈥� Mr Zeng said.
He said being a student leader had increased his adaptability and opened up opportunities he never imagined, such as meeting important people in the corporate and government sectors.
鈥淧articipation in ACYA has improved my personal and professional development by leaps and bounds,鈥� he said.
鈥淏y volunteering my time while studying I have developed transferable skills in leadership and management and learned useful time-management techniques.
鈥淚've also discovered new strengths, refined my communication skills and learned to adapt to changing situations.鈥�
He encourages other students to get involved with causes that matter to them and be open to opportunities that arise.
鈥淒on't hesitate to join an organisation that is doing something meaningful to you personally,鈥� Mr Zeng said.
鈥淕o the extra mile to offer a helping hand and step up for things that need to get done - go at it 110 per cent.鈥�
The annual ball will be help on Saturday, 21 September 2013 at the Marriot Suites, Brisbane.
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Media: Melanie Martin, 3346 0655, melanie.martin@uq.edu.au; or Georgia Mitchell, 3346 0626, georgia.mitchell@uq.edu.au
