AUK Students Intern At Alum-Owned Business Floward

AUK students interned at Floward, an alum-owned business, to fulfill their graduation requirements. A total of 6 students received training in fields such as finance, accounting, category, and HR. 
 
Students learned about data analytics, market research, financial planning, and competitor analysis. Floward also offered the interns workshops in the art of floristry and photography, giving students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in various fields.  
 
Commenting on her time at Floward, Maryam Burhmah, a student intern majoring in Management, highlights how AUK contributed to her success during the internship, “AUK helped me become a creative thinker and think outside of the box. The University encourages its students to develop their self-confidence through classroom discussions and teamwork participation. Working in teams with university colleagues from various backgrounds pushed me to be more open to working with people who have different perspectives.”
 
Expressing his enthusiasm towards AUK’s students, Floward Kuwait Country Manager, Mr. Hamad Al Oufan, stated, “We were thrilled to have students from AUK participate in our internship program at Floward. We hope that the real-life work experience they gained will help them in their future endeavors. Giving back to our communities is at the core of what we do at Floward. We wish all of them good luck and wish to see them at our offices again.”  
 
AUK is keen on providing internships for students to excel within their fields through receiving first-hand experiences. As a liberal arts institution, AUK is dedicated to preparing its students by providing them with environments that encourage critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.