KUALA
LUMPUR, 11 December 2009. Gabrielle Trenbath, a Masters in Diplomacy and
Trade student has just completed an internship with Australian Education
International at the Australian High Commission in Malaysia.
“Working at the Australian High Commission in Kuala
Lumpur was a real eye-opener as it provided a rare insight into the diplomatic
community and the mechanics of foreign affairs. It was also great being able to
put into practice the skills that I’ve gained at university” Gabrielle says.
“I wrote a pre-departure guide for future interns,
looked into what Malaysians thought about Australian Education as well as
developed skills in media issues management. The experience has complimented my
academic studies and has made them more relevant.”
“Since Malaysia is one of Australia’s closest
trading partners and a high number of Malaysians study Australia, spending time
there is a great opportunity to learn more about their culture and way of
life”.
Malaysia offers a cosmopolitan cultural environment
and extensive corporate environment which makes it a perfect place to gain
international work experience, apply skills that have been learnt at university
and begin the transition from student to working professional. Malaysia also
provides the opportunity to gain an insight into specialist areas such
engineering, information technology and areas of emerging importance such as
Islamic finance.
Gabrielle also took part in events hosted by the
High Commission such as a Networking Function, Cocktail Parties at the Head of
Mission’s residence and briefings for TAFE students.
While the internship has been the primary reason
for Gabrielle for being in Kuala Lumper she has also visited other parts of
Malaysia. The food and the people she met are the things that will stay with
her forever, she says.
Gabrielle was also enthusiastic about Kuala Lumpur
as a regional travel hub. Interning in KL provided her with the opportunity to
travel on discount airfares to Hong Kong and Singapore.
Gabrielle hopes to continue working in the
international arena when she finishes.
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