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AIESEC? We are a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Our members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national, ethnic or social origin. AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships and participation in a global learning environment.
“AIESEC has admirably met it’s objectives of providing students with the opportunity to interact with the business community internationally, thus giving them necessarily industrial exposure, so vital to their future careers. AIESEC in India members have played an important and commendable role in actively pursuing AIESEC’s objective in India.” Ratan Tata, Chairman, TATA Sons
“The United Nations has long recognized that the imagination, ideals and energies of young men and women are vital for the continuing development of the societies in which they live. Since its inception in 1948, AIESEC has contributed to this development by serving as an agent of positive change through education and cultural exchange. In an era of globalization, your programmes have helped young people around the world to develop a broader understanding of cultural, socio economic and business management issues.” Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General, United Nations
vALUES
126 Countries
780 Local Offices
2,400 Universities
70,000 Members
25,000 Leaders
25,000 International Internships
8,000 Partners
500 Conferences Annually
1,000,000 Alumni
66 Years of Experience
Activating Leadership
We lead by example and inspire leadership through our activities.
Living Diversity and opinions represented in our multicultural environment.
Striving for Excellence
We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do.
Demonstrating Integrity
We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions.
Enjoying Participation
We create a dynamic environment created by active and enthusiastic participation of individuals.
Acting Sustainably
We act in a way that is sustainable for our organisation and society.
? Global Citizen is an intensive international volunteer abroad experience that enables you to work on projects that impact social issues. Through this we empower communities by developing the people and enabling them to develop a more sustainable and healthy future. Overall, through this program, AIESEC is providing young students an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through international internships mainly on social issues which will help them enrich their education, challenge their worldview and help them gain a unique combination of multi cultural, social and entrepreneurial experience during the formative years of their lives. As an exchange participant, students work with international NGOs, along with interns from across the globe, manage their own projects and track their results. Duration: 6 weeks
-Personal strengths and weaknesses awareness - Personal network of people from different countries and different cultures - Entrepreneurial outlook development - Opportunity to make a real impact on society - International team work experience - Project work experience - Adaptation to the new living and working environment skills - Communication skills (both interpersonal and crosscultural)
The Global Citizen programs
Share and gain experience from a global perspective concerning environmental sustainability issues with Global Citizen | Environment program
Raise in awareness across the world on Health issue. Teach and learn how to keep fit and have a healthy life abroad with Global Citizen | Health program
Bring your interna tional perspective on world issues to the classroom: make education accessible worldwide with Global Citizen | Education program
Put your business knowledge to practi ce: learn and contri bute to an NGO or small business abroad with Global Citizen | Social entrepreneurship program
Share your culture with the world. Break the stereotypes about the world and spread the tolerance among local communities abroad with Global Citizen | Cultural understanding program
egypt
Project Name : For The Love Of Egypt Job description: Go on tour around Egypt to shoot a video/take photos depending on the assigned topic/theme of the video with the instructors - Write articles/paragraphs for promotional materials/booklet Use obtained materials of images to submit to the PR and in creating a booklet to be printed and handed out during the festival
iNDONESIA
Project Name : Entrevolution Job description: Interns will visit SME (Small medium enterprise) to analyse the SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity & threats), give perspectives through suggestions and feedback to the SME Interns will collaborate with Organizing Committee in projects preparation & execution Interns will share about current condition of entrepreneurship in their country and also empower students to have knowledge and courage to start their business Interns have to prepare a short term business plan & practice it with youth
Russia
Project Name : FLY - Financial Literacy Of Youth Job description: Self & country presentation. Financial literacy and role of money in the world. Financial management being a student, entrepreneur, etc. Practical examples and exercises, games and quizzes. Presentation by school students. Knowledge evaluation of students
Romania
Project Name : GROW Job description: Interns will be training Romanian high-school students (11th &12th grade, 16-18 years old) Interns will be using non-formal education techniques to deliver a strong curriculum Interns will work towards supplementing and improving the Romanian education system
Growing up around how the Indian education system is designed was always difficult for me. Hours of studying things I didn’t really find interesting, redundant course materials &the pressure of countless examinations were just some of the few things that weighed me down. All of this got me thinking, is education from a school/college really preparing me for what I want to pursue in life? I’m passionate about building brands & reputation for social sector organizations. How do I learn about that? I was 19 years old when I found the answer to this, through AIESEC. I took up the Global Citizen program after learning more about it through my friends who had taken up the program. The process was very smooth and within two weeks I was selected for an Entrepreneurship development program in Italy. I worked on the project ‘Create Your Business’, where I coached a group of 8 high school students and helped them develop a socially relevant business plan for their city. Since I spent a lot of time with the teachers at the university, they gave me insights and direction from time to time as to how entrepreneurship & innovation works. During my time in Italy, I was always supported by members of AIESEC in Italy. By immersing myself in the vibrant culture of Italy, I got to rediscover my talents, passion & purpose in life. This was one of the most beautifully challenging & rewarding experiences of my life. To anyone who is thinking about how you can learn more and grow more as a person - this program is crafted for you. Kavya Uchil S.I.E.S. College of Arts, Science & Commerce Mumbai University Mumbai
A parent E x p e r ie n c e I am Ravi Sobhan, a very proud father of Spatika Surapaneni. Spatika has been involved with AIESEC for some good time now, but for us she was with AIESEC right from 2009. It all started when she went for her first AIESEC recruitment drive at AIESEC Hyderabad, where she got rejected at the last stage due to her age constrains, as she was only 15. Spatika always had AIESEC at the back of her mind, so was silently following its activities. On turning 18, i.e. in 2012, she first wanted to go through AIESEC’s exchange program before joining it to get first-hand experience on what she would be dealing with! She asked for our consent for which we had to readily agree seeing her interest also that we also heard about AIESEC from different sources, apart from her. Spatika then went on an exchange program to Shanghai-China. This trip also happens to be the first time she was travelling abroad alone. Without any known acquaintances there except her AIESEC Chinese contacts, which she shared with us before leaving, she just flew off for 45 days, leaving us concerned. The Chinese AIESEC team helped her out right from picking her up at the Airport to fixing her accommodation and pooling her up with other AIESECERS, some of whom happened to be from India. She thought Old people & Ortisen kids English there and that experience she got out of it made Spatika what she is today for which we are all grateful to AIESEC. She travelled along with her colleagues across China and became a leader today. Spatika then joined AIESEC as one of the youngest member, with in a couple of months went on to become the Youngest Vice Presidents of Hyderabad chapter and the very next year i.e. 2014, she was chosen to Lead the Business Development wing of AIESEC-INDIA by being a part of Member Committee, India. Today she represents our country in organizing one of the biggest youth events of the world: International Congress, being held this year in Delhi. We are all over joyed and with great pride we salute AIESEC for making our daughter what she is today. RAVI SOBHAN SURAPANENI. A Proud Father
s HOW DOES AIESEC DIFFER FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS ABROAD? AIESEC provides you with an international experience; the emphasis is on providing cross-cultural experience and complete overall development. AIESEC provides you a platform that students can use to for personal and professional development. AIESEC is a completely student run organization that focuses on creating positive impact and helping students tap into their leadership potential. WHAT DOES AIESEC OFFER STUDENTS IN THE GLOBAL CITIZEN PROGRAMME? AIESEC offers you a platform to find an internship experience of your choice. The members in the organization provide guidance and assistance through out the course of your association with AIESEC. The members will ensure you are inducted into the organization, help you search and find the internship experience of your choice, assist you with documents and visa processes, ensure you are fully prepared for the experience in the country you have chosen. The AIESEC host committee, country will guide and assist you once you reach the host country. The host country will make sure of the pick up, accommodation, internship experience and all other networking events with the other interns working on the project with you. WHAT DOES AIESEC NOT PROVIDE YOU? AIESEC does not offer you tailor made internships as a product, that is it does not provide you a particular internship in a particular country. AIESEC is present in over 120 countries in the world and has a number of opportunities for students to choose from. The student enrolling in the Global Citizen program should be flexible and accommodative with the various internship experiences available in a variety of countries. Every student however will be given a choice of internships in various countries to choose from before he/she makes his/her decision. DO I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I AM NOT ABLE TO FIND A SUITABLE INTERNSHIP? The fees collected by AIESEC are not refundable if you are not able to find a suitable internship or decide to withdraw from the same. We assure students who enroll with us full guidance and support and access to AIESEC’s platform and network of internship experiences in over 120 countries.
s WHO WILL HELP ME IN THE HOST COUNTRY? AIESEC has its local committees in 120+ countries. The internship experience is based in the nearest local committee of the project chosen. The members in local committee present in the host country will organize for your accommodation, pick up from airport/ station, show you around the city and accompany you to work on your first day. In addition, they will integrate you into their activities; organize events for you and the other interns. The members will help you get accustomed to the people, culture in the host country. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will also be in contact with you and support you in every way possible. WHY CHOOSE AN INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP OVER AN INTERNSHIP IN INDIA? Through our Global Citizen Programme you will gain a diverse and international team experience, develop a global mindset ,entrepreneurial outlook and become a Global citizen. It is a unique experience and cannot be compared with a internship in India. Being a participant of GC you also get exposure to AIESEC’s network of corporates and universities. WILL AN AIESEC EXPERIENCE HELP ME GET INTO COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES ABROAD? şAIESEC is an international organization present in 120+ countries and 2400 universities. The organization has a huge network, partners and renowned alumni. The AIESEC experience will definitely help you have an international outlook and a global network. Being a participant of the GC Program will definitely give you exposure to our Partners. The experience will only be an added bonus to your application. CAN ME AND MY FRIEND/FRIENDS GO FOR THIS INTERNSHIP TOGETHER? There might me a small chance that two people can take on AIESEC experience together but there is not guarantee that you will get the same project. AIESEC believes in diversity and we believe and encourage students to take this up alone as it helps one’s individual experience and helps you get out of your comfort zone. We strongly suggest taking up the Global Citizen Program alone. We will ensure you have a fantastic experience and make friends for life! WILL I GET A CERTIFICATE? Yes! You will get a certificate for your internship experience from the local AIESEC chapter.
An Alumnus E x p e r i e n c e I became a part of AIESEC in 2002 and took up various Leadership roles such as Vice President and President of a Local Committee. I decide to take a up an international internship because the world is rapidly becoming a global village and having seen the benefits than an AIESEC experience provided to our interns, I decided that an internship would be an ideal way in which to understand the global economic scenario. LEARNING The exposure that I had during my internship in Poland cannot be summed up in words. The work ethics and culture have been an eye opener to me. Each day brought with it something new to learn-the language, the culture, the economy, the people. However, my biggest learning would have to be to respect different cultures, different people for who they are and that would earn me their respect. IMPACT An AIESEC internship is the perfect way to understand and experience different cultures in one program. There were interns from 16 different countries in Poznan during my stay there and we became like family. It was here that I started to think about how we can transcend the physical boundaries with our human emotions. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Very few people get an opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life. Only in AIESEC did I get an opportunity to interact with my peers, my seniors, people whom I have looked up to in business and also people from so many different nationalities. My experiences have made me a more focused and determined individual but it has also given me the courage to admit mistakes and seek advice from people who are more knowledgeable than me. Although one’s personality is an intangible asset, I believe it is also one’s most valuable asset and that is what an AIESEC experience develops in people. CAREER DEVELOPMENT The most difficult task of being an entrepreneur and businessman is to handle people. More often than not I have to deal with people who are either far more senior and more experienced than myself or are from a different cultural background. The ethics and values that I have seen in my internship have helped me shape my business into a more people friendly environment. I find it far easier to negotiate and communicate with people due to the practical exposure that I had in my AIESEC career. My internship has given me an understanding into the global thought process and has enabled me to use these in the Indian environment. - Varun Mimani CEO, Allied Wires Pvt LTD
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