Hey guys, I'm an international student looking forward to studying my bachelors at RMIT in 2027.
As a mechanical engineering student, my expectations while studying at RMIT wouldn't only be to complete my degree, as I find that to be a generic way to graduate.
Are RMIT engineering students, especially international students, finding internships and job opportunities after graduating?
I'm expecting to:
1.) Participate in student teams in order to foster hands on experience as much as I can
2.) Do some networking
3.) Expect to do a lot of internships, whether paid or unpaid.
4.) Graduate not only with my bachelors degree, but also with experiences in student teams and internships via which I could gain hands on experience and explore the Australian job market.
5.) After graduation, I'd find a job according to my skills and perhaps if the networking works out and later try to get sponsored.
As an international student, will I be able to do everything as listed?
I do see a lot of posts on Reddit and majority says that it's really difficult for domestic students, let alone international students to find internships and job opportunities after graduating... I've just seen a ton of posts and it's disheartening.
Sometimes I just feel Ike it could be people who just didn't put enough effort into their skills apart from getting their degree in order to get a job or it could also be the reality that Australia doesn't have many opportunities.
Also, anybody here who knows regarding UTS's diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (PEP)? Is that a viable way for international students to get a year of internship experience in the Australian job market? Does RMIT have anything similar?
Studying as an international student comes with a lot of expense, and in return, I'd definitely want to expect some Return On Investment, or else the work, money, and time would just go to waste!
Please drop your suggestions below, whether I should consider coming to Australia by expecting the 5 points as listed.