Why did you choose to complete an internship?

I believe internships are the bridge that connects your education to profession. It integrates the theoretical knowledge obtained in school/university with practical application It gives an experience in the career field that you want to pursue and helps build a professional network. It can provide beginners like me with soft skills like communication, teamwork needed in the workplace. It also helps you know how organisations thrive and function in the real world.

What have you learned the most during your virtual internship?

Virtual Internships are more comfortable than going to the office. But it has a disadvantage of not being in the office and familiarizing with team members in person. I have learned to motivate myself, set my own time of hours and get connected with team members via a range of resources email, discord, teams. This will make you feel the presence of being in an office environment and gets you connected throughout the team.

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

AI helped me to find the perfect match for my career field and pursue the internship. They guided and helped me throughout the process. They helped me to gain confidence in what I do. They helped me track my entire learning plans, my weakness and how to overcome them along with my future goals.

What advice would you give future virtual interns?

I am very happy with the opportunity AI provided. My advice for future virtual interns would be to be more proactive, always maintain touch with team members and supervisors. Always ask questions and try solving problems as quick as you can. This will let supervisors know you are working on the task given and help you get more insight into the task.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I love travelling, eating, and exploring around Australia. The scenic beach views and bushwalk travel are enjoyable and fun too.