JANUARY RECRUITMENT INFO BOOKLET
CONTENT HEY, AIESEC! AIESEC is the WORLD’S LARGEST STUDENT-RUN ORGANIZATION. AIESEC is the GLOBAL YOUTH NETWORK impacting the world through LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES.
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AIESEC has been facilitating youth leadership activities as well as international internships & volunteer experiences for over 65 YEARS, developing a global learning environment across 124 COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES, 2400 UNIVERSITIES.
What is the Global Citizen Programme? Embark on an international volunteering journey with AIESEC’s Global Citizen (GC) programme.
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GC provides youths with the opportunity to further their personal growth through experiential learning in international environments to make a difference in our society.
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GC participants will have the chance to interact with people from various socio-economic backgrounds, and thereby be able to experience a one of a kind cultural exchange.
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CONTENTS QUICK FACTS …………………....1 Important information about the Global Citizen Programme.
Programme Fee………………….2
PROJECT TYPES…………………3 Types of projects that are available for the Global Citizen Programme.
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS Hear from those who have been on the programme!
Poland…………….………….4! Vietnam…….…….……..……5! Taiwan…………..……….…...6
APPLICATION PROCESS………...7 All PUMPED UP and READY TO GO?
FAQ……………………………….…..8 Feel free to ask your friendly seniors any questions!
CONTACT……….…………….……..10 Feeling shy? You are always welcome to drop us a ring/email!
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QUICK FACTS Important information about the Global Citizen Programme.
DURATION
6 to 8 weeks
WHEN
All year round
(NUS students usually find projects starting in December or June)
WHERE
Asia Pacific, Africa Central & Eastern Europe and Latin America
TAKEAWAY
Cultural Immersion, International Friendships, Self-Development, Social Impact and MANY MORE FOR YOU TO DISCOVER!
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QUICK FACTS Important information about the Global Citizen Programme.
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PROGRAMME FEE S$515 What does it cover?
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Exchange Participant Induction (EPI)
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Outgoing Preparation Seminar (OPS)
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Food & Accommodation in Hosting Countries (in certain projects)
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Guidance and Assistance in Visa Application
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Support from your AIESEC Local Committee in Singapore to search for and secure your project abroad.
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Support from AIESEC Local Committee Abroad
Costs to consider Visa Application, Air Ticket, Insurance, etc. a
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PROJECT TYPES Choose from a variety of Global Citizen projects.
CULTURE
EDUCATION
Immerse yourself in a new culture and bring yours to the world!
Educate the next generation of leaders. Teach and learn from others!
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENVIRONMENT
Bring innovation and diverse perspectives to foreign businesses, foundations and NGOs!
Help build a sustainable world and leave your mark!
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EXAMPLES Hear from those who have been on the programme!
DISCOVER LOWER SILESIA @ Wroclaw, Poland
Discover Lower Silesia was a 6-weeks long, Education based project in which I, and the other Exchange Participants (EPs), were required to conduct cultural lessons in the small villages around Wrocław, Lower Silesia.
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Each week, I stayed with a different host family and had the opportunity to truly integrate with the locals when I witnessed a Polish presidential election, tasted unique Polish cuisine and learnt the challenging native language. During the weekdays, I conducted cultural classes 3 to 4 hours a day in primary, secondary and high schools. The interactions with the teachers and students gave me a deeper insight on how people from various cultural background collaborate. It was the first time I became a minority in the society, yet surprisingly, I was well-liked among the locals, as they were intrigued to know more about me and my Asian roots. It was my honour to be granted personal conversations with mayors from Oleśnica and Strzelin, and my team was also featured on the local news. I felt highly valued and could see how I impacted the local stakeholders of Lower Silesia!
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Today, I am more culturally aware and will no longer take my Asian identity for granted. It may be hard to believe, but there are actually many people in this world who have yet to meet an Asian! This empowers me to step up and interact with a variety of foreigners, share my culture and personal stories to better understand the way we live.
Liu Jia Liang Year 2 Business Student
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EXAMPLES Hear from those who have been on the programme!
GLOBAL PASSPORT @ Hanoi, Vietnam
The Global Passport project was a 6-weeks long, Education based project that happens yearly at various local chapters in Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, etc.). As part of this education based project, I, and the other Exchange Participants (EPs), had to come up with lesson plans, cultural exchange related events, as well as interactive sessions for the students to help them with their communication skills. We had planned lessons which covered a myriad of topics - such as public speaking and debates to help better the students’ oral skills and give them the opportunity to get over their fear of speaking in front of a crowd.
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These gave me the chance to work on my team building as well as leadership skills. In addition, this project developed me as a person and allowed me to be more responsible and independent. Over the 6 weeks that I was in Vietnam for the Global Passport project, I had learnt a great deal of things that I would remember for the rest of my life. It was a daunting thought at first to think of spending 6 weeks away from home with a group of unknown people, but by the end of the project, we had all developed a strong bonding within ourselves.
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Urmi Nag Year 3 Science Student
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EXAMPLES Hear from those who have been on the programme!
HAVE FARM, HAVE FUN @ Taipei, Taiwan
Have Farm, Have Fun was an 8-weeks long, Environment based project in which I, and the other Exchange Participants (EPs), worked for 5 days a week on an organic farm, called See Love Home.
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Each week, we looked forward to a different and exciting experience. Apart from cultivating and harvesting our delicious crops, we taught primary school children, guided tour groups around the farm and even appeared on a Taiwan television programme! With so many ongoing events, I got the chance to work on my team-building and crisis-management skills. Working hard on the farm also allowed me to truly take a breather from hectic city life, critically evaluate the current situation of organic agriculture and appreciate my natural surroundings (something we city kids do not seem to CARROT all!).
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Today, I am more aware of my impact on my natural surroundings, and I feel more confident about leading a team and effectively communicating with a large group of people. I had a great time exposing myself to all things new and making lifelong friendships with the EPs from different countries, and (HAY!) I hope that you do too!
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Marilyn Lee Year 4 Business Student
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APPLICATION All PUMPED UP and READY TO GO?
APPLICATION Deadline: 20 January 2016 (Wed) INTERVIEW 22, 23 & 24 January 2016 (Fri, Sat & Sun) CONTRACT SIGNING & PAYMENT REGISTER ACCOUNT CONTACT OPPORTUNITIES MANAGERS SKYPE INTERVIEW EXCHANGE OPS PREPARE LOGISTICS
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FAQ
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Feel free to ask friendly AIESECers any questions!
Q1: Are there any requirements before I embark on the Global Citizen Programme?
A1: There will be a compulsory Exchange Participant Induction (Mid-Sem) and Outgoing Preparation Seminar (Week 12).
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Complete the online application process to find a project and pass the Skype interview for your intended project.
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You may pass multiple Skype interviews and choose one project to do.
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Q2: So what are the countries that are available for Global Citizen?
A2: We have country partners such as Taiwan, Cambodia, Mexico, Romania, The Philippines etc. We encourage countries in the Asia Pacific (AP) region as past Exchange Participants have expressed they are able to relate to the social issues within these countries.
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Q3: How much do I need to spend during 
 the 6 to 8 weeks?
A3: It very much depends on the country you go to!
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Approximate figures: $1K - $1.5K for Asian countries, 
 $2K - $2.5K for Central, Eastern Europe and Africa countries, $4K - $5K for Latin America countries.
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FAQ
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Feel free to ask friendly AIESECers any questions!
Q4: Is there any subsidy that I can apply for?
A4: Yes, the International Relations Office(IRO) has a NASA Exchange Bursary to financially support your Global Citizen journey. You may find the link at http://nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/ out/nasa/sc/nasaexb.html
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Q5: Can I stay shorter/longer than 6-8 weeks?
A5: Yes, you can negotiate with your project managers with regards to the period you are available for during the project. However, we highly encourage you to go for more than 6 weeks as you will be able to experience and make a more tangible impact on the society.
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Q6: Can my friend and I embark on the " Global Citizen Programme together?
A6: Yes! If you two apply for the same project and both get selected. We welcome you to invite your friends to join us!
For more questions, feel free to ask us on: ask.fm/aiesecnus
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CONTACT Feeling shy? You are always welcome to drop us a ring/email!
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