Kuala Lumpur is a place where my heart feels as full as the Chilling Waterfalls in Selangor, with irreplaceable moments of a lifetime on exchange with The Global Student program – on the New Colombo Plan Scholarship.

1.    Close Proximity and links to its peoples

ASEAN's proximity to Australia means its countries and peoples are part of the fabric of Australian society. Nearly one million Australians claim Southeast Asian ancestry and are an asset in understanding regional cultural and business norms and forging lasting business relationships.

1. ASEAN as a bloc is Australia’s second largest trading partner.

2. ASEAN has the fastest growing middle class, providing important opportunities for Australian businesses in goods and services.

1. Select a great internship supervisor

The internship supervisor not only can be an ambassador for the host company, it can be an excellent development opportunity for a staff member to experience management. Make sure they are keen to be involved and can communicate confidently, and will ensure the intern feels welcome in the workplace.