Global Contacts Q and A

Monash has more than 100 alumni global contacts around the world. Global contacts are an important resource for providing advice to students on University life and finding work after graduation. Find out more about the Global Contacts program.

We caught up with three of our alumni to ask them about their involvement.

Carol Yip ( BEc(Hons) 1988) - Global contact for China

Q. Why did you sign up to be a Global Contact in Japan?
A. To expand my social and business network, and at the same time to pursue an academic path for my PhD program with Monash University Sunway campus in Kuala Lumpur.

Q. What types of things have you been contacted about?
A. To organise events for alumni in Malaysia. I have given talks and shared career prospects with current students, and explored both social and business networking opportunities with alumni.

Q. What do you consider to be the most satisfying part of being an Alumni Global Contact for Monash?
A. The ability to connect to Monash graduates who are involved in different industries and regions, and learn about the success of Monash gradutes. More importantly, it's satisfying to be able to continue my connection with Monash as a alumni and to contribute back to the Monash community.

Ms Maiko Hongo (MAppJapLing 2011) - Global contact for Japan

Q. Why did you sign up to be a Global Contact in Japan?
A. Staying connected has many benefits to global business and everyone's daily lives. I run a Monash-related network called Musubi-Monash Japan Connection.

We have approximately 300 members and seven coordinators in Japan and Australia to enhance networking and share useful information between members. Being a global contact helps to promote our network across the world.

Q. What types of things have you been contacted about?
A. While I was at Monash, I realised how important external people were in supporting my education and research. By building connections with current students I feel I am helping them to network and even find employment once they complete their studies.

Q. What do you consider to be the most satisfying part of being an Alumni Global Contact for Monash?
A. It is a great way to develop a trusted and useful network. I consider trustworthiness and sharing similar backgrounds as crucial factors to creating networks. Being an Alumni Global Contact helps to educate people about this and encourage them to get involved..

Frances Yu (MProfAcc, MBusLaw 2009) - Global contact for China

Q. Why did you sign up to be a Global Contact in China?
A. My aim is to maintain the relationship between Monash University and China and provide opportunities for Monash alumni and students to interact and network with each other.   

Q. What types of things have you been contacted about?
A.  I have supported the promotion of networking events within the region as well as encouraged alumni to join online groups on LinkedIn. I’ve also connected with potential students to provide them with insight into what it’s like to study at Monash.

Q. What do you consider to be the most satisfying part of being an Alumni Global Contact for Monash?
A. I am so happy to work with the alumni office. They have offered me much support and assistance.

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