Talia MacKinnon

Talia MacKinnon

Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia,
Global Internships in Mumbai with Global Career Center

Introduction

Kia Ora, my name is Talia and I’m in my penultimate year as a Global Studies student, majoring in politics and human rights. Two of my biggest passions in life are people are problem solving so nothing excites me more than a chance to intern abroad. The prospects of travelling, learning and connecting with others are really important values of mine and PMSA encompasses all three of those personal pillars. I am so grateful for the opportunity to embark on this adventure and am most looking forward to embracing a totally new culture, society and way of life.

  • “The Girl On The Train”

    On the first day of our internships, I faced a 3 hour commute, on local trains, with no knowledge of the language, all alone. It was petrifying. After the first few stops, a young girl, no older than 11 perched herself beside me. She was in tears, begging her mum to stay, despite clearly needing…Continue…