AIESEC Lebanon ICX Reception Booklet by AIESEC Lebanon

AIESEC Lebanon ICX Reception Booklet

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aorrtetlt MCP's Note .................................................... 1

Lebanon....................................................... 2 Visa ............................................................

Climate ........................................................ 5 Culture ........................................................

Cu1s1ne ......................................................... 7 Tourism ........................................................ 8 Night Life ...................................................... 11 Transportation ................................................ 12 AIESEC Lebanon .............................................. 13 Expectations .................................................. 15 General Info .................................................. 17 Contacts ......................................................

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Dear our incoming interns It's my pleasure to welcome you to Lebanon; one of the warmest countries you will ever visit in your life. Congratulations for taking the step and deciding to do your internship here. AIESEC in Lebanon is the fastest and strongest expansion in the network. Lebanon as a country is usually named the Switzerland of the Middle East as it has the beauty and open mindness of Europe but mixed with the culture of the Middle East which makes it a unique destination for anyone. We also promise you to taste the best food in the world and experience the best nightlife. On behalf of AIESEC Lebanon members and leadership body we are all excited to meet you and to get to know more about your culture.

See you soon, M4zen Ahd4//4h MCP 13/14 AIESEC Lebanon

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Lebanon officially the Lebanese Republic is a country in the East Mediterranean .It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Palestine/Israel to the south. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has dictated its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity. Home of the Phoenicians a maritime culture that flourished for over a thousand years. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, the five provinces that comprise modern Lebanon were mandated to France. Lebanon is country with vast cultures and much diversity.

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Entry visas may be obtained from the Lebanese Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad Please check with your nearest Lebanese Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations applying to your citizenship

Citizens from: Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and UAE Receive a free entry visa for 3 months at the Rafic Hariri International airport in Beirut.

2. A free one-month valid visa, renewable till 3 months, is granted to the citizens of these countries: Armenia - Australia -Austria Azerbaijan - Belgium - Brazil Bulgaria - Canada - Chile China Republic- Czech Republic Costa Rica Croatia Denmark- Estonia Finland - France United Kingdom - Georgia -Germany - Greece - Hong Kong Hungary - Iceland Ireland - Italy - Japan Kazakhstan - Kyr gyzstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Macedonia - Malaysia - Malta Mexico - Moldova - Netherlands - New Zealand - NorwayPeru - Poland - Portugal - Russia - Romania Singapore - Slo vakia - Slovenia - South Korea - Spain - Sweden - Switzer land Tajikistan -Turkey - USA - Ukraine - Uzbekistan -Ven ezuela

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3. Citizens of the following Countries: Algeria, Egypt & Tunisia

Can obtain their visa at the airport provided they are in pos session of the following: •A round trip non-refundable ticket •A hotel reservation or residence address •A 2000 USD in cash or a check from a recognized bank (You might be asked for the 2000$ upon arrival and you have to show them the money and not give it to them and sometimes they don't ask for it). 4. Other nationals should contact the Consulate at the Leba nese Embassy for details about how to obtain their visa at least One month prior to arrival.

Restricted Entry: The Government of Lebanon refuses entry to

holders of Israeli passports, holders of passports containing a visa for Israel, valid or expired, used or unused and passports with entry stamps to Israel. More Info: Click here

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--路 Lebanon has a moderate Mediterranean climate. In coastal areas, winters are generally cool and rainy whilst summers are hot and humid. In more elevated areas, temperatures usually drop below freezing during the winter with heavy snow cover that remains until early summer on the higher mountaintops. In April and mid May you can enjoy Skiing in the mountains and then head to beach with a perfect Swim!!

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The culture of Lebanon is the cross culture of various civilizations over thousands of years. Originally home to the Phoenicians and then subsequently conquered and occupied by the Assyrians, the Persians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, the Crusaders, the 0 t tom an Turks and most recently the French, Lebanese culture has over the millennia evolved by borrowing from all of these groups. Lebanon's diverse population, composed of different ethnic and religious groups, has further contributed to the country's festivals, musical styles and literature as well as cuisine. Despite the ethnic, linguistic, religious and denominational diversity of the Lebanese, they "share an almost common culture". Lebanese Arabic is universally spoken while food, music, and literature are deep-rooted "in wider Mediterranean and Levantine norms".

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Lebanese cuisine includes an abundance of starches, fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood; animal fats are consumed sparingly. Poultry is eaten more often than red meat. When red meat is eaten it is usually lamb on the coast, and goat meat in the mountain regions. It also includes copious amounts of garlic and olive oil, often seasoned by lemon juice; olive oil, herbs, garlic and lemon are typical flavors found in the Lebanese diet. However, Lebanon also has a wide variety of international and tasty cousins.

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Recently, after the long years of the civil war and reoccurring periods of political unrest in Lebanon, Lebanon has become an increasingly popular destination for tourism. In fact, in 2009, the New York Times ranked Beirut the No. 1 travel destination worldwide due to its Unique Nightlife and Hospitality. Its rich history, historic sites, mild climate, along with other factors, have all made Lebanon currently one of the most visited countries in the Middle East. Lebanon, even in its post-war state, has managed to attract around 2,352,081 tourists in 2010. Statistics have shown that Lebanon's tourist attraction rate has been increasing rapidly and the Ministry of Tourism predicts that this ongoing trend will amplify in the coming years.

Top tourist destinations in Lebanon •Mseilha Fort •Sidon Sea castle •Moussa castle •Byblos castle •Beirut national Museums •Gibran Museum •Sursock Museum •World heritage sites •Anjar •Baal beck •Byblos •Qadisha Valley and Cedar Forest •Tyre

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Bcharre Cedars

Baalbek

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Ecotourism in Lebanon has a rich background of natural diversity and a wide range of outdoor activities. With an original landscape consisting of mountains, forests, wildlife, beaches, snow fed rivers, caves, valleys and gorges, Lebanon is becoming more of an outdoor destination where people can visit its natural reserves and practice their ecotourism activities. Ecotourism activities and sports: •Rafting •Hiking •Caving •Dirt biking •Skiing •Rappel ling •Horse riding •Snowboarding •Mountain biking •Mountain climbing More Info: Click Here

Trekking in the Lebanon Mountains

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Lebanon has a wonderful nightlife, it is possible to find bars, nightclubs, pubs and restaurants of all possible styles; it is guaranteed that every single taste will be satisfied. Lebanon is considered to have one of the best gastronomical offers in the Middle east, the Lebanese blood of its residents makes them assist to the local nightclubs to show their dancing skills; also it is possible to find more relaxing plans like having a drink or a coffee in many places around the city, like cultural and recreational activities; all these makes Lebanon a wonderful destination for all those interested in discovering the nocturnal side of its culture. Despite of having anything to do during the entire year, the main days for going out are on Fridays and Saturdays, however every day of the week has something to offer. More info: Click here

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The majority of travellers use service taxis to get from place to place. "Service" taxis often operate like buses on set routes between towns and cities, though they can be hired to visit other places with some negotiation. Each taxi carries between 4 (inside metropolitan areas) to 6 (longer distances) passengers, who share the fare between them. The Fare is 1750 LL (Lebanese lira) although since most don't have change it is expected to pay 2000 which is about $1.33 for short distances of a couple of km, and increases depending on both distance to be traveled, traffic on that specific road and of course, like everything in Lebanon, persuasion In ego t i at ion ski II s. A private Taxi ride, without having to share with other passengers is similar to a "Service" Taxi, in that the same pre-negotiation is required to determine the fare, and as a rule of thumb, costs the same as a fully loaded "Service" Taxi (the fare* number of passengers).

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History: AIESEC was founded in Lebanon in June 2011 as an expansion by AIESEC Egypt. AIESEC Lebanon became an official expansion in AIESEC International Congress in Kenya in August 2011, AIESEC Lebanon became a full member in the AIESEC Network in February 2012 in the International Presidents Meeting in Hungary, becoming thus the fastest entity to become a full member in the AIESEC network. AIESEC Lebanon continued its achievement to win the prestigious ING award for having the best relative growth in performance. In recognition to the amazing efforts and success, Lebanese American University Local Committee won the regional relative growth award in MENAXLDS march 2012 in Morocco. AIESEC Lebanon hosted the regional conference for the Local Committee Presidents in the MENA region

MENACo in October

2012. AIESEC Lebanon hosted AIESEC Middle East and North Africa Exchange and Leadership Development Seminar (MENAXLDS) Congress in March 2013 which is the biggest and the most anticipated event in the MENA region, taking place annually and uniting the representatives of local and national AIESEC entities of the MENA region and the whole AIESEC network in one place and time to set goals for the next period, celebrate the success and share the experience.

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IGCDP: AIESEC Lebanon's global community development programme will

working

two

major social

issues of the

nation,

which are Education and Environment for the year 2013-14, and alongside will be conducting awareness and tourism projects as well. The quality of the programme is our major focus; we strive to provide our exchange participants with the best of personal and professional development environments.

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Before arrival: • General prepare

After Arrival:

Support your

stay

How

Lebanon

through the Reception Booklet •Expectation call

with

where

you

questions

meet

AIESEC can

ask

concerning

Skype

• Taking you on your first working day to the office. • Provide support to find accommodation

member

option

him/her

able

you

if we

provide have

concrete

some

avail-

stay

and also you will be told about what

you

shall

ideally

expect

from us • When you have the information of your travel, please inform us to prior 5 working days, with all these details: • Number of the flight: •Flight departure time: • Date of the flight: • Flight arrival time (put AM or PM) - The

name

sponsible

of the

for

the

mobile number and

person pickup, the

rehis

mobile

of the LCVP of the LC you are

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matched with. What you cannot except from AIESEC in Lebanon • Finding an accommodation that correspond to all your expectations •Availability every day, every time to answer to your request •AIESEC is responsible to provide you initial assistance in establishing and orienting you upon arrival for your internship. So we are here to support you but you are responsible for your basic needs in foreign country.

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What we expect from our Exchange participants: Personally: • Be open minded. •Accept and try to understand cultural differences. • Be flexible and patient. • Be open to us and speak up if you experience any difficulties or problems. • Deal with the challenging situations and "give it a go". Professionally: • Demonstrating professionalism. • Showing commitment. • Being punctual. •Add to the organization you are working for. • Show respect to the organization's internal personnel, and the overall environment.

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• Generally

there

languages

that

are

spoken

Arabic,

French, and English. •You can usually wear whatever you want no one really cares, There is no specific dress code. • People

are

usually

too

friendly

don't

feel

offended

scared. •Try going out as much as you can and enjoy your time, There

are

a lot of outings

you

can

caving,

hiking,

skiing, clubbing, etc ... • Don't talk about politics or religion it's a sensitive topic •Always leave at least 10% of the tip if you were somewhere fancy. • Lebanon is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2), and observes daylight savings from end-March to end-October.

•Currency: Currently,

the

paper

10,000 L.L , 20,000

money L.L,

used

50,000

1,000

L.L,

and

L.L,

5,000

L.L ,

100,000 L.L. The

coins used are 250 L.L and 500 L.L. Do not easily accept the money of other denominations. 1 USD 1 Euro

1.500 LBP

2,000 LBP ~

1 Sterling

1 Turkish Lira 1 Yuan

2,500 LBP ~

750 LBP

250 LBP

1 Egyptian

Pound~

250 LBP

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Map of Lebanon (best touristic places)

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Map of Beirut

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Basic Language Mar-ha-ba

Hello

Kee-fak (male) How are you

Kee-fik (female)

Good morning

Sabah-el-kheir

Good night

Tis-bah-aa'-lakheir (male) Tis- bahi-aa'-la kheir (female)

Thanks

Shuk-ran

What's your name?

Shoo ismak (male) Shoo is-mik (female)

My name is

Is-mi Jou-aa'n (male)

I'm hungry

Eih (slang) Yes

Na-aa'-m (formal)

Jou-aa'-ne (female) At-shaa'n (male)

I'm thirsty

At-shaa'-ne (female) Bhib-bak (to male)

La-a'

I love you

Maybe

Yem-kin

Lebanon

Lub-nan

Where is the bathroom

Wayn al hammam r1y-ye es-tamil tele-fon-

I need Help

Bedde mou-se-a de

I got lost/I'm lost

Do-o'-t

Can I use your phone?

<'lk?

Bhib-bik (to female)

Less

A'-al

Ak-tar

I want

Bad-di

I need

Ay-iz

Excuse me

Af-wan

For how much is this?

Bi adde hay?

Kteer ghali

I don't want it.

Ma badde yeha

1hat's

too

Pxnpnc;ivP

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Restaurant

Mat-a am

What is this?

Shoo hayda?

Breakfast

Ter-wi-aa

Lunch

Gha-da

Dinner

Aa-sh -aa

Days: Monday Tuesday

Ta-nein Ta-le-ta

Friday Saturday

Joum-aa' Sa-bet

Today Tomorrow

El youm Book-ra

Wednesday Thursday

Or-ba-aa' Kha-mees

Sunday

Aa'-had

Yesterday

Em-be-rih

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Numbers: Zero One

Siffer Wa-had

Ten

Ash-ra

Twenty

Eleven

Eh-da-esh

Thirty

Ash-rin Tie-tin "''

Two

Tnein

Twelve

et-na-esh

Fourty

Three

Tle-te

Thirteen

et-lata-esh

Fifty

Four Five Six Seven Eight

Ar-ba-a'

Ar-ba-a'-ta-esh

Kham-se Sit-te Sab-a a' Tme-ne

Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen

Kham-es-ta-esh Sit-ta-esh Sab-ea-ta-esh Tman-ta-esh

Nine

Tis-aa'

Nineteen

Tis-aa-ta-esh

Thousand

Al-ef

Milk

Ha-lib

Tomato

Ba-na-doura

Fish

Samak

Egg

Bayd

Cheese

Jeb-neh

Chicken

Djeij

Water

Mayy

Yogurt

Lab-neh

Potato

Ba-ta-ta

Ice cream

Bou-za

Rice

Rez

Coffee

Ah-we

Juice

As-sir

Tea

Shay

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Kham-sin

Sit-tin Sixty Seventy Sa b-aa-in Tme-nin Eighty Tis-ein Ninety Hundred Miyye

Items:

Meat( beef) Lah-meh

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