Previously, I had applied for overseas internship to both Japan
and Australia. I didn't get selected for Japan as they had already
chosen my 2 other friends.
But I was chosen to go Australia with another classmate.
I was really looking forward to going to Japan, but now that I'm
only able to go Australia, I'm kinda disappointed. You can say that
I'm half hearted about going to Australia.
I know I can experience many wonder things over there. Money is
not that big of an issue but the paid attachment here is something
attractive to me. 6 months, each month at least $660
While for overseas attachment, I get no pay but it's for the
experience.
I'm confident of adapting myself over there. It'll probably be
for 4 months.
Just afraid that I might miss some of the things here, the
culture or I might even get discriminated over there
(Brisbane).
Anyone can offer any advice? Please, this is serious. If nothing
constructive please don't post.
Thanks.
I think you may be missing a vital and critical point here. It
is 'internship'. The purpose is to prepare you for your
future career path, gaining experience in a job whereby you may
grow and possibly prosper with a steady income and a path of
stability.
The way you put it is as if you are on a holiday trip! I think
best have some time out for a reality check.
You have to plan now or you will be deep trouble later looking
for a real job based on your qualification and education. Find out
exactly what you want and how your internship experience will help
you in your new job.
Will you be working with asians more or continental types - are
some questions you will have to ask as you did not provide
such info here. If your chances are better working with asians,
then streamline your attachments preferences to asia
or foreign MNCs working in asia.
If you want to experience culture, it is either you migrate
or get a job in a company that sees your value enough to pay
for you to expand their business interests there, and at the same
time an opportunity to soak in the culture as an expat.
The other way, which is more safer, take your holiday leaves
and enjoy it anywhere in the world, and then find out for
yourself which country will hold a greater attraction for you to
spend a lifetime in. Otherwise you will get bored if you made a
wrong choice.
But all these is in the future. Remember - understand why
you need the internship, do what it is necessary to secure your
future first, and then the rock or a hard place will not
even exist, for you have a goal in mind, undeterring you in that
focused direction come hell or highwater.
