1. Why did you decide to do your internship in Australia?

I saw a unique opportunity here in Australia, it’s hard to find a country to give this kind of work experience and here in Australia we can do that.

2. What made this experience unique and special?

This is difficult to answer, because everything here is special. You have an opportunity to get to know new people, new culture, and beautiful places. Every day is special here.

3 . How has this experience impacted your future? (Personally, professionally, academically, etc.)

I'm sure that this experience will be great for my future, because I have grown in every way. I really can see the difference in my thoughts and this is amazing! For sure I'll go back home with a big baggage of experience! When I started with my host organisation, I thought it would be really difficult but now I know it’s possible to do so many things I never thought I could do.  I’m giving my full potential here and I feel amazing when I receive good feedback from my co-workers, which is really gratifying. This experience has already impacted my life and I’m really happy for that. I can say I’m a new person.

4. What was the highlight of your experience?

The highlight of this is experience is seeing how the things work in a different country. I have some work experience in Brazil and when you put all things together, it is amazing. The basic foundation  of finance and accounting are the same, but the learning process is different, the policies foe each country are different and for sure this is the highlight.

5. What advice you would offer someone considering interning abroad in Australia?

I advise everyone to do the same! The beginning is really hard, but once you settle in you are ready to step up and achieve your goals. Going overseas and leaving your country will change your life and the way you see the world. You learn to value for all the small things. I think everybody must live this experience.

6. How do you feel Australian internships supported you throughout your internship program?

Australian Internships is wonderful! They always give me all the support I needed, since I was in Brazil, I don’t have any complaints about them. And my IPS is amazing, she always helps me with everything! (Thank you Etty!). I'm very happy with them and for sure I will recommend this program with friends and other students!