What originally inspired you to intern in Australia with AustraLearn?
Brandon: I was originally inspired to go to Australia because I wanted something different for my internship experience. Anyone can get an internship, and almost everyone does before graduating college...but how many people can say they were willing to go halfway around the world to do theirs? It's also a plus that I love to travel, and going to Australia was a dream come true.
Describe your day to day activities as an intern in Australia.
Brandon: Everyday I would work on projects. The bigger projects that I had (and consistently worked on) were developing content and editing design for the website, and developing tools for teams to use in their marketing campaigns. I also sat in conference calls and attended meetings frequently, because many of the people involved with Softball Australia are scattered in different territories.
How has this experience impacted your future?
Brandon: This experience was almost like living a dream. There were many times when I had to stop and say "wow, I'm really here" and I truly appreciate the fact that I was blessed enough to go. I get asked by all of my friends how it was, and I never get sick of telling stories. It's also a GREAT resource on a resume. Employers get dozens of papers with names, dates, and educational backgrounds...but having a professional reference/experience in Australia makes my resume standout and it's ALWAYS a topic of discussion in an interview. That alone at least gets me noticed. I've also become good friends with a few of the people I went on the trip with. I'll never forget those people or the experiences we shared...it was truly special.
