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A student perspective – Feedback from RIIERP participants
RIIERP participants are exposed to some of the world’s best-practice companies and take on the exciting challenge to live and work in a new cultural environment. With international study and work experience being recognised as a major asset, RMIT students who have been involved in the program are highly sought after by Australian and overseas companies.
Read the following feedback from students who have participated in RIIERP or are currently abroad on their placement.
Endymion Cheung
Master of International Automotive Engineering
2010: FEV Motorentechnik GmbH, Germany 2010
“The six months placement in Germany was the best time of my life. I have never had a dull moment, because there were so many things I wanted to learn and do. It was fascinating to experience the German working culture, the lifestyle and to see festivals like the famous Oktoberfest.”
Anish Singh
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
2010: Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (Germany)
“In my department I had the privilege to work with industry specialists in the field of CFD, not only from Germany but also from Japan via teleconferencing. This gave me an invaluable understanding of the cultural challenges faced by a multinational organisation.”
Luke Thomas
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
2011: Airbus SAS, Toulouse (France)
“To be able to work, interact, travel and live in a completely different culture brings challenges that have undoubtedly improved me as a person and has left me with many fond memories and friendships that will remain with me for the rest of my life.”
Lucy Stephen
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
2010: Siemens AG, Mülheim (Germany)
“My RIIERP experience so far has been invaluable both professionally and personally. I have gained an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies which are a useful skill set that can be transferable to any given industry or workplace. Working for a multinational organisation has broadened my views of various cultural norms when dealing with colleagues across the globe.”
Read feedbac and her description of a typical day at work.
Kristian Hahndel
Bachelor of Automotive Engineering
2010: BMW, Munich (Germany)
“The collaboration of RIIERP and the BMW Group has exposed me to international engineering standards and state of the art technology which would usually be only available to highly experienced professionals in my home country of Australia.”
Travis Perdevski
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
2009/10: EADS, Manching (Germany)
“Through Military Air Systems, the competence centre of EADS Defence & Security for airborne military systems, I have been given a unique insight into the Aerospace and Aviation field. The knowledge I have gained is absolutely priceless and second to none.”
Ruvini Vithanage
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
2009/10: EADS, Bremen (Germany)
“This internship experience abroad not only aided me to grow in a professional engineering environment, it had opened doors to a different culture, a different way of living.”
Mark Viney
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering / Bachelor of Business Management
2009: Ace GmbH, Friedrichshafen (Germany)
“I highly recommend RIIERP to any student as you gain invaluable work and live experience. You learn a lot, professionally and socially, and your future employer will love it!.”
Allison Louise Adorni-Braccesi
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
2009: EADS, Bremen (Germany)
“Not only did I get to work in the highly competitive Space Industry, I also got to see some of the most incredible human inventions that have been and are being created, such as the infamous Airbus Beluga (for transportation of Airbus Parts) and the building of the European Space Agency’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV).”
Adam Fedrizzi
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Business Management
2009: BMW Group, Munich (Germany)
“The highlight of my time at BMW Group was the month I worked at the test track assisting with the collection of wheel force and displacement data. It was great to be involved with the testing and to experience all the sights, sounds and smells of the track environment.”
Mukesh Bhasin
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering / Bachelor of Business Management
2009: EADS, Friedrichshafen (Germany)
“I recommend this program to all students who think they are capable and eager to make their mark early on in their respective professions.”
Aaron Ghattas
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
2008: Intales, Innsbruck (Austria)
“I learned a lot during my RIIERP placement - professionally and culturally. My only regret is that I was not there for longer.”
Robert Carrese
Aerospace Engineering EADS ASTRIUM
2008: Friedrichshafen, Germany
“RIIERP has aided me in my transition from student to professional. Participation in this program has given me exposure to the international engineering industry and the experience of working with a company at the forefront of its field.”
Namritkumar Joshi
Master of Microelectronic Engineering
2007: Magna International, Sailauf (Germany)
“I asked the Director of RIIERP: “Is there any chance to amalgamate my RMIT studies with an industrial experience?” His response: “How about a one year international work experience at Magna International, one of the world’s biggest automotive suppliers?”
Tze Min Koh
Aerospace Engineering EADS ASTRIUM
2007: Friedrichshafen, Germany
“I have learnt to work hand in hand in a multi-cultural environment whereby elites from different parts of the world appreciate each other’s differences, while they harness their strength to achieve the common goal: professional excellence.”
Luke Bond
Aerospace Engineering Airbus
2004: Hamburg, Germany
“RIIERP is one of the best aspects of RMIT and has to be one of the best of any university program available.”
Jane Ang
Food Science and Technology Nestle Product Technology Center
2004: Singen, Germany
“Living and working abroad in Germany has challenged me to develop my self-reliance, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to new situations.”
Sarah McSwiney
Aerospace Engineering EADS Space Transportation
2003: Friedrichshafen, Germany
“The experience and the confidence I gained in myself as an engineer whilst overseas was the best thing my time at RMIT gave me.”
Libby Tarr
Aerospace Engineering MAN Technology
2003: Augsburg, Germany
“Germany is the home to many cutting-edge engineering firms and I was able to participate in engineering work that is not conducted within Australia”.
Tejas Brahmkshtriya
Manufacturing Engineering Rolls Royce plc
2002: Derby, UK
“I participated in RIIERP as a postgraduate student. During my placement I worked at Rolls Royce in the UK, and was ultimately offered a full-time job with the company.”
Tuan Nguyen
Aerospace Engineering Airbus 2004: Hamburg, Germany
“It is to the credit of RIIERP that I was provided with the chance to get my ‘foot in the door’ and essentially gain employment at Airbus.”
Dr Guy Phuong
Aerospace Engineering Robert BOSCH GMBH 2002: Stuttgart, Germany
“RIIERP exposed me to various areas of expertise, which greatly helped with my further studies and employment.”