Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I am an international student from Nepal. I completed my Master of Professional Accounting from King’s Own Institute (KOI), Sydney. I was continuously searching for accounting jobs pre and post my master's degree. I only received rejection and I had thought that might be my rejection due to my less experience in the real business world. So I decided to join an internship program and excel in my knowledge and skills in the real business world. At the same time, KOI offered me an internship scholarship with Australian internships. I had an interview and followed some steps to join the internship program.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

The construction business was a completely new experience for me. The classroom study has accounts related to retail and manufacturing business. When I started my internship, I had no idea about how the transactions are entered and processed. I learned new software systems and the jobs in the account payable department, the use of adjustment notes and credit notes, communication skills, computer skills, decision-making, problem-solving, analysing issues and solving the problems and many more.

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

AI has always given me everything I required. AI helped to find the platform to excel in my knowledge and skills. My AI internship supervisor Dr Imante Markeviciute was always there for me whenever I needed guidance and help. She helped me from the start of my internship program till the end of the internship. She was always a click away and always assisted and supported me. I would like to thank AI and Dr Imante for this wonderful opportunity.

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

My two years study span in KOI was rewarding. I had met a bunch of people in KOI who will always have a huge impact on my life and career. The Internship Scholarship was offered to me after I completed my second trimester. Due to a covid outbreak and many external circumstances, I could not start my internship until the end of my study. KOI helped me to enrol in the internship program in the final trimester. I had to move to Hobart due to family circumstances. The most crucial moment was when my internship supervisor contacted me and told me that my scholarship is still open. I enrolled In the program as soon as possible. I would like to thank AI and KOI for believing in me.

What advice would you give future interns?

I realised that graduates must join internship programs to have real-world experiences. These experiences will help you decide how skilful and knowledgeable you are. The AI offers internship programs for most academic disciplines. They will offer you an internship based on your interest and educational qualification. I had my internship program that was virtual but it was significant that I could not explain it in a few words. This training program is the right investment after your graduation. This is the greatest opportunity to kick-start your career and enriches your qualities and skills. Believe in yourself, this is the first step to your dream career. Many more good things are ahead with good future opportunities.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I love people in Australia. They are loving, caring and always understanding. I had a great time studying in Australia. I enjoyed the beautiful scenarios of Australia. I like the sea and beaches as Nepal has no sea. The weather in Hobart is so cool and it makes me feel like I am in Nepal.