Meet our students

Name: Kyla Raby

Program: Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Why did you join Global Experience? It looked like a great opportunity to get credit for extra curricular activities and to have something extra on top of your degree when you graduate to put you a step ahead of your peers. It's also a fantastic opportunity to get involved with global events and get hands on experience and have it count towards your university studies at the same time!

How has Kyla undertaken the Global Experience program?

Orientation: Compulsory component. Completed. Accrued 5 points.

BUSS 1056 Global Experience Professional Development: Compulsory component. Currently undertaking. Worth 10 points.

Experience Suite Activities:

• Hawke Ambassadorship- SP 5 2008. Volunteer work in Uganda and Kenya through World Youth International (completed). Accrued 50 points.
• Volunteer work within Australia- 5 hours per week for World Youth International (currently completing 80 hours). Will accrue 30 points.
• Single course taken within my academic program with a global focus- Italian 1A (completed). Accrued 15 points.
• Participation in the SA Model UN Conference in Adelaide in April 2009 (completed). Accrued 10 points.
• Planning on attending three interactive Global Experience workshops. Will accrue 30 points.

• Total Experience Suite points- 135 points. Students only require 100 points for this component so Kyla has exceeded this. Students are welcome to go beyond the requirements of this component. 

My Advantage Development Experience: Compulsory Component. Will undertake. Worth 5 points.

Total Points: 155.

Benefits and Skills: The experience and skills that I have gained by participating in the Global Experience program have been completely life changing. Volunteering in a developing country opened my eyes to a whole different way of life than we live here in Australia and taught me a lot about my own strengths and weaknesses. Participation in the course, Global Experience Professional Development, has taught me how to utilise the skills I learnt overseas to benefit my career, as well as how to make the most out of my experiences at University.

Through the Global Experience orientation, class lessons, guest speakers and the experience suite activities I have participated in, I feel as if I have the confidence in my abilities to tackle the real world head on and successfully upon graduation from University.

Name: Jennifer Lee

Program: Business Double Degree (Marketing and Human Resource Management)

Why did you join Global Experience? I joined Global Experience in my second year at UniSA for networking opportunities and practical experience. It's breadth and flexibility also means it is very relevant and related to my field of study.

How how Jennifer undertaken the Global Experience program?

Orientation: Compulsory component. Will undertake. Worth 5 points.

BUSS 1056 Global Experience Professional Development: Compulsory component. Will undertake in Study Period 5 2009. Worth 10 points.

Experience Suite Activities:

• Exchange Blog (completed). Accrued 5 points.
• Role on a club or society- AIESEC Exchange Director (completed). Accrued 10 points.
• Short Term study Exchange in Hong Kong (completed). Accrued 20 points.
• Attendance at an internationally focused conference- AIESEC National Conference in WA(completed). Accrued 5 points.
• Wrote for the Global Experience Bulletin (completed). Accrued 5 points.
• Local Volunteering with Loreto Girls College. This involved tutoring international students (completed). Accrued 30 points.
• Local Internship with a marketing company which involved developing marketing material for international audiences, editing bilingual media releases, and liaising with international clients (completed). Accrued 20 points.  
• Single course taken within academic program with a global focus (completed). Accrued 15 points.
• Organised an on-campus event. Accrued 10 points.
• Attendance at an on-campus event (completed). Accrued 5 points.
• Total Experience Suite Points- 120 points. Students only require 100 points for this component so Jennifer has exceeded this. Students are welcome to go beyond the requirements of this component.

MyAdvantage Development Experience: Compulsory Component. To be completed. Worth 5 points.

Total Points: 140.

In the near future, I also hope to volunteer abroad at an organisation committed to social and environmental contributions and also mentor international students within UniSA.

Benefits and Skills: Global Experience has given me opportunities to meet people with similar goals, work in and outside of my field of study as well as develop myself personally and professionally.  

Name: Renee McHale

Program: Bachelor of Business (International Business), Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Why did you join Global Experience?  I recognised it as an opportunity to differentiate myself from other students. I also thought it would be a great motivator to get me involved in activities I had always wanted to do but hadn't found the time.

How has Renee undertaken the Global Experience program?

Orientation: Compulsory component. Completed. Accrued 5 points.

BUSS 1056 Global Experience Professional Development: Compulsory component. Completed. Accrued 10 points.

Experience Suite Activities:

• Short Term Exchange to France (completed). Accrued 20 points.
• Local internship with World Youth International (completed). Accrued 30 points.
• Single course taken within academic program with a global focus- French 1A (completed). Accrued 15 points.
• Vice President with UniSA Student Exchange Society (completed). Accrued 10 points.
• Participation in the SA Model UN Conference in Adelaide (completed). Accrued 10 points.
• Participation in the Division of Business, Business Mates mentoring program (completed). Accrued 15 points.
• Attendance at two on-campus events (completed). Accrued 10 points.
• Attendance at a local event focused on international issues (completed). Accrued 5 points.
• Total Experience Suite Points- 115 points. Students only require 100 points for this component so Renee has exceeded this. Students are welcome to go beyond the requirements of this component.

MyAdvantage Development Experience: Compulsory Component. To be completed. Worth 5 points.

Total Points: 135

Benefits and skills:  Participating in the Global Experience program involves taking the Global Experience Professional Development course which was completely different to any other course I have undertaken throughout my four years at UniSA. The skills learnt in the networking and career planning components are priceless. You also get the opportunity to meet industry professionals and make valuable contacts and to learn from their experience. It is also a great chance to meet like-minded peers and forge amazing friendships.