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AIESEC Exchange Program
Experience The World! Internship or Voluntary Program Abroad What is AIESEC?
Exchange Process
F.A.Q
A small introduction on the largest student-driven organization in the world.
What are the steps to your international adventure? How will the AIESEC members assist you?
The Where, How and When of your experience
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AIESEC Facts AIESEC in Numbers… 5 000 International Internships 86 000 Members 4 000 Corporate Partners 2 400 Campuses 124 Countries 780 local offices
What is AIESEC? At AIESEC we believe in the impact young people can have on society. Created after the war to bring youth together from all over the world and to enable peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential, AIESEC has grown to be the largest student driven organization in the world. Through leadership opportunities and international internships, students have a chance to gain leadership skills, build a global network and really experience cultural diversity.
Are you waiting for the future, or are you building it?
Our Vision … “peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential.”
To increase youth impact in the world, we see that society needs leaders who are entrepreneurial, culturally sensitive, socially responsible and take an active part in their learning. To enable this AIESEC offers a lot of opportunities to discover yourself, develop your potential, learn how to lead a team, manage large projects and run a local or national organization along with people from all over the world!
Our Values… Activating Leadership Demonstrating Integrity Living Diversity Striving for Excellence Enjoying Participation Acting Sustainably
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How does the Exchange Program work? AIESEC contacts local companies and NGO’s to enable internship possibilities. These internships will come on the AIESEC database, where you, as an exchange participant (EP) can apply for. The OGX-team (outgoing exchange team) will follow-up on your raising, matching and realization. Through your local AIESEC committee you can apply for the exchange program and become an exchange participant. The process you will follow is further explained on pages 6 and 7. The AIESEC database contains every internship possibility available at that time. Keep in mind that it is a dynamic site where internships are filled in and new opportunities are put on-line constantly. All internships are different, in another country, with another company, with other tasks, etc. and at every moment there are more than 2000 possibilities! This way everyone is able to find an internship that fits. The AIESEC database will help you through the steps of searching and applying for opportunities. It should and will be your daily tool in the process. But the final decision whether or not to accept you as an intern will be a decision of the company you applied for.
There will be some selection rounds, sometimes with tests through the Internet, or an interview through skype. When you have found an internship and got accepted, AIESEC will help you all the way through the process of going abroad. For every question you might have, or any problem you might encounter, the local AIESEC committee will support you. The company you will work for will provide a salary that covers your living cost, or will provide housing and food. Most of the time, when going abroad with AIESEC, you won’t be the only intern present. You will come into a group of international interns and through the local AIESEC’ers you can get to know the locals. This way you will have the most international experience you can imagine! When you come home again from your journey, you will have had an amazing experience and you can start looking for a job with a head start, due to your professional experience gained during your internship. We also care about your experience, and you will have an opportunity to give feedback on. the AIESEC support and help us improve on our services. 3
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GIP: Global Internship Program The Global Internship Program run by AIESEC offers students the opportunity to gain a cross-cultural and professional experience during an internship related to their studies. It is the most intense learning experience that AIESEC offers and is facilitated by our entire global network. Each year, we provide more than 7 500 students and recent
graduates with the challenging opportunity to live and work in a foreign country. The AIESEC GIP is probably the best way to add an international professional experience to your cv, and help you become more valued on the job market!
The Global Internship Program has 3 main streams: Where: Selection of countries Length: 6 months - 1 year Salary: Covers your living cost Cost: € 302,5 (incl. VAT)
Management Traineeship (MT) The management traineeship gives you the opportunity to have an internship in general business functions (marketing, finance, administration HR, …) and this in outstanding small & medium sized companies as well as in multinationals. This traineeship requires a strong economic background : - Business administration - Business Engineer - Business engineer in Management of Information systems - Commercial sciences
Technical Traineeship (TT) Get professional experience in developing IT systems in an international business environment. As an AIESEC intern, you could work for an organization focusing on various jobs in the IT sector. Educational Traineeship (ET) This traineeship is focused on teaching others. Help others improve their English /Spanish/French/…, this in a school or private environment, as well as a business environment. A background in foreign language education or specific teachers degree is required.
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GCDP: Global Community Development Program The Global Community Development Program run by AIESEC offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to contribute positively to social change in another country while experiencing a foreign culture. These internships are related to working with NGOs, organizationand school projects which are meant to have a positive impact on society. The main focus of GCDPs are the personal development and
the cross-cultural experience you will gain during your stay. This Program is also more extensive than you can imagine! It can contain project or event management, cultural education, community development or corporate social responsibility projects. For those who want to have an international experience but prefer a shorter period of time, this program is an absolute recommendation.
Ready To Volunteer Abroad? The GCDP internships are development, education, usually not paid for, but they HIV/AIDS and environmental provide accommodation and sustainability. food for the interns. It is also possible to do these It is a great opportunity to take internships in your summer time off between studies and holidays, as a summer explore the world while helping exchange. This way you can other countries grow and spend part of your summer develop by sharing your contributing to social change and knowledge. experiencing your holidays Some examples of the voluntary abroad in a totally different way. projects are: teaching kids in Africa, projects around environmental sustainability in Indonesia, help young people start their own business in Colombia, organize a summer camp in Croatia, … The most popular global issues you will deal with are: cultural understanding, social
Where: South-America, Asia Pacific, Eastern and Central Europe, Africa Length: 6 – 24 weeks Salary: Stipend / accommodation and food are provided Cost: € 236 (incl. VAT)
This program is perfect for an internationally minded spirit, who wants to contribute positively to society, and have a full experience of life in another culture.
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AIESEC Exchange Process The Process towards your international Adventure! 1
Introduction Get introduced in AIESEC, by: • Information Sessions • AIESEC Website • AIESEC Member • Personal Appointment
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Application & Selection Apply for the program by contacting the local OGX responsible and after a pre-selection screening you will be invited for a personal interview. The selection process aims to ensure that everyone participating in an AIESEC exchange is suitable and will have a positive experience while on exchange.
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Matching After the interview you can subscribe for our exchange program. You can get started on the AIESEC database (register, create an online profile, … ) and start applying for your dream internship! The final decision of whether or not you are accepted for the internship will be made by the company itself. There will be some selection rounds with interviews and assessments to test if you are the appropriate candidate.
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Preparation The preparation consists of areas such as: • Logistical preparation: ensuring that you are physically and legally prepared to work in another country. Community involvement: to help you gain an understanding of issues facing the world and your own community. • Direct country preparation: preparation on the country you will be going to and also how to cope with the pressures of living in a foreign culture. • AIESEC preparation: Providing you with knowledge about the exchange program and the roles of various entities. The preparation step is critically important to ensure that you are ready to get the most out of your experience in a personal and professional sense
provide you a phone number, help you open a bank account and any other logistical problem you might encounter when going abroad. There will also be a lot of opportunities offered by the local AIESEC committee for social and cultural integration.
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Reintegration We care about your experience! By telling us your story, we can improve on our methods, and we will be able to keep sending people abroad. You are invited to tell your story and share your experiences with others who are thinking about going abroad.
AIESEC Support At any point, with every question or problem you might encounter, someone will always be there to assist you.
Going Abroad The AIESEC committee of your destination will help you with visa applications, provide you with accommodation, make sure you feel at home in your host country and a buddy from the host country will be assigned to you. He or she will assist you in starting your experience. Starting by picking you up at your arrival, providing you with the
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• Which type of traineeships are available? There are four types of traineeships within the areas of management, marketing, education and IT development. Please see on the other pages of this booklet for more information. Usually there are more than 4 000 available traineeships in the AIESEC online database. • Where can I go on a traineeship? AIESEC is present in 124 countries and territories, and it is possible to apply for an internship in most of these countries (GCDP) and in a selection of countries (GIP) because some countries provide more internships than others. To be open-minded is the right spirit. We ensure you an unforgettable experience, wherever you go, but we cannot grant you a specific country or city. • When can I depart? When you subscribe to take an internship it is already possible to leave within 2 months. But everyone can take the time that he or she needs. • Where can I find the AIESEC database for internships? The database is only available for members and registered exchange participants. But you can always make an appointment with the OGX team to take a look. • I want to go on an internship, where do I start? You have made the right choice! Contact the local OGX responsible (contact-information on the last page of this booklet) and make an appointment for your selection interview.
F.A.Q • What is an AIESEC Traineeship? An AIESEC traineeship is an experience where you go abroad to work and live in a foreign country. • What does it cost to go on a traineeship? The fee is of € 302,5 for a Global Internship Program or € 236 for a Global Community Development Program. Flights, insurances and visa costs are not included. During the traineeship you will get a salary that covers your living expenses (unless specified). This may vary across countries due to the different price levels. If you want to go on a second internship, the fee is only €130 and if you are a full member you can get up to 15% discount on the EP fee. • Is the fee refundable if I decide not to go on an internship? We are sorry to say that the EP-fee is nonrefundable. This fee only covers for our logistical costs, and your access to the AIESEC database. If there are any unforeseen circumstances, we can make an exception. • How do I get started? Go to an information session, contact an AIESEC member or make an appointment with the VP OGX (responsible outgoing exchange), or an OGX track member. You can find contact information on the last
Are you interested in … • • •
Exploring the world through a cultural or professional international internship? Gaining a network across more than 100 countries? Contributing to a positive impact on your society and around the world?
Then AIESEC is the place for you! Differentiate yourself through opportunities AIESEC offers for young people!
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AIESEC stage in ‘Incredible India’ Michiel Penne & An Cox Hyderabad, India Mijn vriendin en ik keken ernaar uit om ‘af te kicken’ van onze studies door een job of project in het buitenland. Maar hoe die droom samen waarmaken? Dat werd dus een AIESEC stage van 6 maanden in India! India heeft zo’n breed AIESEC-aanbod dat we elk een interessante job vonden voor dezelfde periode. An als leerkracht, ik als Business Development Officer voor een bedrijf dat applicaties maakt voor smartphones en tablets. Een volledig andere cultuur leren kennen en mensen van over de hele wereld ontmoeten, het doet een mens zich ‘heel klein’ voelen. Dat was waarschijnlijk het meest leerrijke: vaststellen hoe ‘zorgeloos’ ons Westerse leven is, en beseffen hoeveel mooie en boeiende plaatsen er in de wereld zijn…
They Did IT! Tine Van Hoof Egypt, Alexandria Think Green Project
Seeing Egypt through the eyes of an AIESECer is an amazing experience. It is a country that surprises you, every day. I have great memories of the children who participated in our Think Green project, great memories of cultural trips around the country, of the famous Library of Alexandria, the warm night life and the intercultural friendships. I am so grateful for learning so much through my AIESEC experience… Thank you!! 9
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Your contact AIESEC UA Outgoing Exchange Responsibles Barbara Van der Brempt Vice President Outgoing Exchange Barbara.vanderbrempt@aiesec.net Charlotte Fivez Middle Manager Management & Matching charlotte.fivez@aiesec.net Louiza Mansah Middle Manager Marketing & Recruitment louiza.mansah@aiesec.net