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What is my future internship? Student Experience Coordinator!
« What keeps me going is the people I meet along the journey. I have a rule ‘never underestimate the power of the people you meet on that dancefloor’. Many of the people I’ve met at the networking events after a conference, or randomly out whilst exploring a new destination, have proven integral in securing sponsorship, industry contacts, guest speaker appearances, and overall guidance and mentorship. Never judge a book by its cover either… the guy in the casual t-shirt and ripped jeans was the one who offered us a flight in his private jet, and the person in the plain-white singlet and shorts was the one with the private yacht who got our group from Mykonos to Santorini when we missed the scheduled charter. Often you can feel a little ‘crazy’ or like black sheep in your home city, but jumping on a plane to a faraway land or walking into a room of 200 strangers never ceases to amaze me, the people you meet can be life-changing.
I hope that the above tells a brief story of who I am, what I do, why I do it, and what I seek to achieve. Inspiring the future leaders of tomorrow, and finding destinations, opportunities, and activities to build their skills in a real-world setting is hugely rewarding… to have a 21year old come to your office and say “Kim, I didn’t realise I had a dream until today”… is enough to make your heart skip a beat.
Your life is what you make it, I don’t believe any opportunities come on a silver platter. When asked how I got my current role, I tell people I created it. They often laugh or look at me puzzled, but it’s the truth, look at the people out there who love their life and who have created their role. In no SEEK job ad is there going to be a job vacancy listed as ‘Your Dream Role with Great Pay’… Create what you can with the skills, experience, and people you build into your life. I welcome you to touch base should you have any queries, comments, or further stories to share.
And remember… when nothing goes right…. GO LEFT!
Whilst working with the University of Washington I was lucky enough to have a brief meeting with one of their STAR Alumni… Bill Gates. He offered one piece of advice which stuck with me and changed my career path. “Kim, you don’t need a crystal ball… the best way to predict your future is to write it yourself”. »