· Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

It is a good bridge to gap the educational knowledge gained in the university and applying that knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios. Also, helps a new graduate like me to gain work experience and apply that in finding a job that we desire to continue our journey forward with. Plus, an Internship is a great opportunity to experience and gain more insights on professional behavior, conduct, and being responsible.

· What have you learned the most during your virtual internship?

One of the best things about virtual internships is that they are flexible, I am working from Monday to Thursday. There are a lot of benefits of a remote internship; like saving money and time from traveling, Enhancing your resume (Which plays a great role in showcasing time management and self-discipline), Broaden my cross-culture and global perspectives (Networking in different countries that the Host Org operates in) and Gaining a sense of community and boosting connections. Doing the Internship virtually has helped me in increasing my focus on tasks at hand and being more responsible, better at time management. 

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

Because of Visa grant delays during Covid, I, unfortunately, missed the entries into a lot of graduate programs. Luckily, with AI I managed to find an opportunity that fits my interests very well and  It has been 7 weeks in my internship so far and I have enjoyed working each and every day of it. Looking forward to another great 4 weeks to finish the internship on a high note.

· What advice would you give to future virtual interns?

I would definitely recommend the future virtual interns to:

Be Proactive;

Focus on Relationships;

Communicate Effectively;

Maintain a checklist;

Breaks and Leaves (Just because no one will know is not a reason not to communicate to your supervisor in advance if you are not available during a certain period of time. They will understand and help you in any way they can), and

Don't be overworked (Find a balance in work and life, communicate with the team if you have too much on your plate, Ask for more time to finish tasks efficiently).

· What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I have enjoyed all aspects of my Australian adventure so far. If I have to highlight the things which enhanced my experience would be:

Top-quality Education/Universities;

Cultural diversity;

Incredible employment opportunities in the various major's;

The Great outdoor options;

Internship availability;

Vibrant Urban/rural life;

Wildlife;

Easy communication;

International success.