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A Warm Welcome: Concordia Offers Real-World Experience to UniSQ Student

Tuesday 01 July

Concordia welcomed a new face to the College this week. Third-year communications student from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Gabrielle Leahy, has joined the school’s marketing team for a seven-week internship as she approaches the final stages of her degree. Set to graduate in August, Gabby says the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school environment is a capstone for her studies.

ā€œI’m so excited to be here … I think this is one of the schools setting the example in school marketing. There’s a lot I can learn from the team,ā€ Gabby said.

Throughout the placement, Gabby will be undertaking a range of marketing tasks including photography, content creation, and newsletter writing.

ā€œI’ll be assisting the team with daily operations and doing a bit of everything. I’m sure you’ll see me running around campus with a camera at some point!ā€ she laughed.

Gabby was drawn to the field of marketing for its adaptability and broad scope.

ā€œIt’s something that touches every industry. It’s dynamic and always changing, so there’s always something to learn,ā€ she said.

With a particular interest in branding and digital analytics, she views the internship as an opportunity to explore different areas of the profession and build practical skills.

ā€œIt’s one thing to learn the theory, but to actually put it into practice is a whole other skill,ā€ she said.

The experience of working alongside experienced staff is another aspect Gabby is looking forward to.

ā€œI want to get a feel for how the team does things here and really take on every experience I can. I know Belinda and Mariette have a lot of expertise, so I hope to learn from them,ā€ she said.

Her first impressions of the College have been overwhelmingly positive.

ā€œEveryone has been so warm and welcoming. It’s such a nurturing environment, and it’s clear how dedicated the staff are, not just to their roles but to the students and the wider community.ā€