The Students
Behind every success story is a journey that’s worth sharing. These are our participating students who have made their journeys and crossed bridges to present amazing stories to a wider audience in Australia and the world.
2023
Alex Blaxell
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Law
“My internship was really rewarding. before I started I was completely unfamiliar with Indonesia and unsure about the experience, but through immersion in various aspects of trade, marketing, and global business settings I’ve gained valuable professional skills as well as personal growth. Overall, it was a great journey that I’d recommend to anyone.”
Olivia Burton
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Forensic Science
“This has been an incredible experience, it’s been so good for my confidence and professional skills, and as well I’ve been able to learn so much about trade and marketing and Indonesian businesses in a global space, it’s been a really valuable experience and I’d highly recommend it to anyone next year.”
Selina Day
Bachelor of Global Studies
“It has been an amazing experience working as an intern in this program. i’ve learnt so much as an individual and in general about the work that the organisation is doing that I am confident i can use in my future. Being able to indulge in indonesian culture in this sense has been extremely rewarding and I would recommend this internship to next years batch of students.”
Britney Gonzalez
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Business
"This internship has been a highly rewarding and inspiring experience. Each week, I was exposed to many inspiring business owners and entrepreneurs from a variety of professional and international backgrounds. I also enjoyed my time working at the Fine Food Fair getting the opportunity to speak with potential leads and work on my communication skills. I’ve learnt so many new things about Indonesian culture, sustainability, and trade, and would highly recommend this internship to future students."
Verity Heath
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications
“This program has provided me with a unique platform for me to apply my visual communication and graphic design expertise. I have really enjoyed being able to use my skills to give a voice to small businesses in Indonesia, as well as promote sustainability. It has been an eye-opening experience where I have gained many valuable insights into environmentally-friendly solutions.”
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Damian Kryj-Bednarski
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Science and IT
“Being able to take part in this internship program has allowed me to delve into the trade relationships with Indonesia while simultaneously learning about Indonesian culture. Additionally the connections and experiences made through this program are unforgettable”
Ricky Ruan
Bachelor of Global Studies
“This internship will remain an unforgettable experience for me throughout my life. It provided me with the opportunity to meet an incredible array of new friends and opened doors to numerous opportunities. These experiences helped broaden my horizons and significantly shaped my career path. I wholeheartedly recommend this internship to those considering it for the next year.“
Nanaka Takeuchi
Bachelor of Human Environmental Science
“This internship program has given me the opportunity to experience firsthand the importance of international themes, such as modern diversity and sustainability in the true sense of the word. It promises to be a very valuable opportunity to learn not only about the country of Indonesia, but also about the skills required in international workplaces, which are useful for students of any major..”
Tatjana Todorovic
Bachelor of Global Studies
“What I’ve really, really enjoyed about this internship experience is that it’s just a chance to meet and find out about so many different people and different stakeholders in the entire businesses of sustainability and in that it kind of works in the way that you just don’t get a glancing sight into these people, you really find out about them and their business and how they operate and that really helps an understanding of so many things, not just Indonesian trade but business as a whole and it has been a fantastic opportunity.”
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Albert Tran
Bachelor of Global Studies
“The internship experience has been a unique opportunity to immerse myself in Indonesian culture and sustainable business practices. My highlight was undoubtedly engaging with industry stakeholders in Sydney and representing Indonesian businesses at the Fine Food Fair. These real-world interactions facilitated many meaningful connections that I will treasure. I really enjoyed working with such talented individuals; their mentorship has nurtured my professional growth and made the experience very welcoming.”
Alice Winn
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Architecture
“This internship surpassed my expectations, offering an enriching learning experience that unfolded in unexpected ways. Kesty took proactive steps to expose us to inspiring and innovative business stories, expanding my horizons and deepening my appreciation for sustainable practices.”
2022
Chloe Chan
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Forensic Science
Leila Chezzi
Bachelor of Global Studies
“This has been an incredible experience, it’s been so good for my confidence and professional skills, and as well I’ve been able to learn so much about trade and marketing and Indonesian businesses in a global space, it’s been a really valuable experience and I’d highly recommend it to anyone next year.”
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Trinity Dona
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Studies
“Some of my favourite things I’ve experienced about this program is the plethora and breadth of community and people that we are speaking to. We’ve been speaking to people who are quite large manufacturers working with really big clients, to someone who is as simple as a seaweed farmer who kind of just gets daily life through that.”
Constanze Hofmann
Bachelor of Global Studies
“I have enjoyed visiting all kinds of industry players around Sydney, so there’s been Australian entrepreneurs who work with Indonesian producers but also Indonesian entrepreneurs who are working here in Sydney and really all our visits were across all sorts of industries which is probably the thing I liked most about the program, that we got an insight into all kinds of industries. All of the entrepreneurs were always super keen to talk about their story and really share their successes and failures and everything with us.”
Lewis Moroney
Bachelor of Global Studies
“I’ve really enjoyed the practical side of exploring international trade and business and commerce and getting to interact with people that work in the area and working with people on the ground. I think it’s been really refreshing to go from the theory side of Uni into the practicality of interning to sort of gain that experience I need in my future career.”
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Lara Mello-Ryan
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Studies
Michael Tomlin
Bachelor of Global Studies
“I’ve had a really good time; I’ve learnt a lot. It’s been really interesting seeing how Indonesia operates with Australia and how business interacts with the government, and the government interacts with non-profit, and all these sectors and relationships and just learning so much.”
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Gabriel Truscott
Global Studies with
a Business Major
“What I’ve really, really enjoyed about this internship experience is that it’s just a chance to meet and find out about so many different people and different stakeholders in the entire businesses of sustainability and in that it kind of works in the way that you just don’t get a glancing sight into these people, you really find out about them and their business and how they operate and that really helps an understanding of so many things, not just Indonesian trade but business as a whole and it has been a fantastic opportunity.”
2021
Mariella Bunton
Human Resource
“The ITPC internship program allowed me to gain an irreplaceable insight into a global organisation's functions from a trade networking and cross-cultural perspective. This program advanced my cultural and sustainability awareness in a socially diverse and professional environment. With Indonesia being one of Australia's closest trading partners, I have furthered my understanding of our trade relationship, networking partners, economic benefits, cultural integration and political synergy during this program. On a personal note, to be mentored by such knowledgeable and supportive women in the industry was encouraging. This was an invaluable opportunity!”
Darcey Griffith
Legal Studies
Pia Moffat
Legal Studies
“This experience was truly eye-opening and inspiring. The efforts of Indonesian producers to create their goods in sustainable and environmentally conscious ways is something I think the rest of the world can learn and adapt from in order to ensure a safe and sustainable future.”
Ebony Yee
Communication
“The internship explored major themes relevant to this day forward. The focus on sustainability and ethics are driven by local Indonesian artists and entrepreneurs. Products from fully biodegradable shoes to natural alternatives to plastic are key to creating a healthier world.”
Kelsey Richardson
Management
“The internship was
a great opportunity for me to expand my knowledge from my degree and to learn more about sustainable business practices in an international context. I really valued learning more about the Indonesian culture and having an internship experience that was fun.”