My semester at the University of Sydney is now coming to an end, and I have had my final day interning at Can Too. My four months in Australia has flashed before my eyes, but I have so many unforgettable memories to bring back to the States with me.
Looking back on my experience here, I am so glad I decided to participate in an internship abroad. I have realized how important it is to experience different work environments and learn about the cultural differences present in the work place. I now feel that I have a greater ability to work with others and approach situations with a more open mind. As a complete stranger to Sydney, my internship gave me a stronger sense of connection to the city and helped me to feel right at home.
Over the course of my internship I helped Can Too with several marketing and social media projects. Through organizing brochure distributions, forming and maintaining relationships with in-kind supporters, updating Can Too’s Facebook and Twitter pages, and helping to re-design the Can Too website, I was able to learn a lot about the non- profit organization and develop a greater understanding about Australian work norms. After a previous internship experience at a non-profit in America, I was able to apply my skills from that internship to offer Can Too new and innovative ideas. I now look forward to applying the skills I learned at Can Too to my next internship or work experience.
Overall my internship experience was extremely successful. I am so grateful to have been placed as an intern at Can Too and to have been given the chance to meet all the inspiring people who work and participate in Can Too. I have grown to love their mission and values, inspiring me to find a similar organization to work for in the future. Can Too has taught me that an enjoyable career can be obtained if you possess passion and interest towards the organization’s mission and values. Most importantly it has shown me that many details and effort go into the effective presentation and management of an organization and it is important to handle every individual task with thought, consideration, and commitment.