As a full-time international student, I have always wanted to upgrade my skills and knowledge and RMIT has given me several opportunities to do that. Global Leader Experience among many, was one of the life-changing ones.
More than 150 RMIT students from 38 different cultural backgrounds participated in the GLE program. Utilizing their diverse perspectives and experiences, the teams worked together intensively, to find solutions to that one important question “How our city, Melbourne, ensures being inclusive?”
The exposure I got during this program was phenomenal. Not only did I witness guest lectures from the current leaders of many profit/non-profit organizations and leading companies, but I also had the opportunity to visit their workplaces. This gave me an insight into how they tackle and overcome global challenges in their daily lives. Vital issues like depression, gender equality, racism, abortion, emotional and cultural battles which are generally not addressed, were also taken into the fold of global challenges and discussed on an open platform.
The exposure I got during this program was phenomenal. Not only did I witness guest lectures from the current leaders of many profit/non-profit organizations and leading companies, but I also had the opportunity to visit their workplaces.
This valuable experience has widened my perspective of tackling global challenges. It has given me an insight into how one can resolve complex situations, working in diverse team, debating, negotiating and then finally collaborating to conclude in wider interests. Towards the conclusion’s session, I saw new leaders evolve!
My biggest takeaways:
As I walked out of the program, I discovered a new ‘ME’ enriched with a new ‘World of Experience’.
My suggestion to all RMIT students: Take this opportunity to understand what is really happening out there, and how prepared you need to be to take on challenges (both personal and professional) to be successful.
My suggestion to all RMIT students: Take this opportunity to understand what is really happening out there, and how prepared you need to be to take on challenges (both personal and professional) to be successful.
This opportunity will bring you very important networks and corporate connections. GLE gave me friends that I will always cherish for life, and I am sure it won’t be any different for you. It is an experience that every student should partake and maximize the opportunities that Global Experience provides.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.