nini_Maniva
Apr 17, 2025
Scholarship / Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation - AAS-Why did you choose? [2]
I have chosen the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Queensland as my first choice because I see this field as a bridge between where Laos is today and the future I want to help build where small businesses, social enterprises and local entrepreneurs can thrive and create opportunities for others.
This interest didn't come from theory. It came from watching my own family work hard every day to keep a small printing and uniform produce business running, often with little guidance, limited resources and no roadmap to grow. They've always tried to give others a chance too including hiring people with disabilities. I didn't fully understand the value of what they were doing at first but over time, I realized how much potential there was not just in their business but in the idea that entrepreneurship could be a tool for inclusion and change.
My work at 108.jobs has deepened this belief. I've seen how youth in Laos struggle with unemployment, lack of skills and limited job access. I've also seen how disconnected many people are from the idea that they could start something of their own not because they lack talent but because they lack support. That's why I want to study this course to learn how to build systems, products and new ideas that actually work for people in Laos.
The University of Queensland offers exactly the kind of learning I need a practical program with a focus on real-world innovation, social impact and design thinking. I'm also considering the University of Melbourne, where the program focuses on entrepreneurial leadership and community-driven innovation. Both would give me the tools, mindset and network I need to return and make a contribution not only to my business for social and community but to the wider ecosystem of entrepreneurs, workers and young people in Laos who are still waiting for their chance.
I have chosen the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Queensland as my first choice because I see this field as a bridge between where Laos is today and the future I want to help build where small businesses, social enterprises and local entrepreneurs can thrive and create opportunities for others.
This interest didn't come from theory. It came from watching my own family work hard every day to keep a small printing and uniform produce business running, often with little guidance, limited resources and no roadmap to grow. They've always tried to give others a chance too including hiring people with disabilities. I didn't fully understand the value of what they were doing at first but over time, I realized how much potential there was not just in their business but in the idea that entrepreneurship could be a tool for inclusion and change.
My work at 108.jobs has deepened this belief. I've seen how youth in Laos struggle with unemployment, lack of skills and limited job access. I've also seen how disconnected many people are from the idea that they could start something of their own not because they lack talent but because they lack support. That's why I want to study this course to learn how to build systems, products and new ideas that actually work for people in Laos.
The University of Queensland offers exactly the kind of learning I need a practical program with a focus on real-world innovation, social impact and design thinking. I'm also considering the University of Melbourne, where the program focuses on entrepreneurial leadership and community-driven innovation. Both would give me the tools, mindset and network I need to return and make a contribution not only to my business for social and community but to the wider ecosystem of entrepreneurs, workers and young people in Laos who are still waiting for their chance.
