Julija Ovnic
My name is Julija and I am from Slovenia. While travelling around Australia, admiring its diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, amazing wildlife, enjoying the friendliness and open spirit of Australians, I instantly realised that Australia is the place where I would like to undergo the international study exposure.
From November 2010, I have been enrolled in the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM) course at JCU Brisbane. By completing this course I expect my English to improve and to gain valuable knowledge in tourism and hospitality management.
When starting my course with JCU Brisbane, I was afraid my English writing skills were not sufficient. For that reason I attended several workshops offered by the Learning and Support Centre, which helped me to work on my English and build on my confidence.
I also joined The Student Mentor Program which turned out to be more than helpful. By participating in this program I received guidance and also gained a new friend. It has exceeded my expectations, which is why I decided to become a mentor myself. The role of a mentor provides me the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills, improve my communication and build on my interpersonal skills. All these are required for successful performance in management positions, which is where I aim to be in the long run.
With the help and support of Joblinx, I have also landed a position with a large national membership organisation, where I am currently working part time as an Event Management/Marketing Coordinator. My final internship subject will be incorporated into the role and once I have completed my internship, I will be employed full time. I am truly enjoying my work and looking forward to the new challenges this position will bring in the future.
The MITHM program at JCU Brisbane has provided me with considerable academic knowledge, helped jump start my career and enriched me with an overall positive and enjoyable experience.
