EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Exchange programs are a big part of AIESEC's mission and vision as they provide young people with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, gain practical experience in a foreign culture, and promote crosscultural understanding. These experiences are essential for building a more just and sustainable world where young people can reach their full potential and make a positive impact on the world.

Professional internship abroad

6-78 weeks

Impact in a start-up or big company

Cross-cultural environment

An internship abroad impacting a start-up. Helping to develop the start-up by putting your learnings into practical experiences Or a first working experience abroad. Developing yourself, learning new things and new people. Using the skills you gained in your studies .

2022 was a year full of growth, professionally and personally I came to Antwerp with AIESEC one year ago to participate in the exchange program of Global Talent, for an intern opportunity with Nokia. Reflecting back, I see how much I evolved as a professional; I learned so many new things, developed my skills, created a strong network and became a better leader As in the personal side, I have become a stronger personality I am more confident and sure of myself and all that because I had to go outside my comfort zone and become more independent. This past year, I made new friends, created new memories and stories to tell and certainly I became a better version of myself

Thank you AIESEC!

Volunteering experience abroad

6-12 weeks

Contribute to the SDGs

Impact in a project & selfdevelopment

A volunteering experience abroad, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. This product is supposed to let you have an impact on a local level. Through the project activities, you do develop yourself and put your learnings into practice All while meeting new people from different cultures

I recommend everyone to do a project with AIESEC. I learnt a lot about another culture as well as about myself. I gained more selfconfidence and exceeded my limits with the support of my new-made friends. AIESEC in UAntwerp did an amazing job and made sure I left comfortably for the project. From the first moment I had to give the English lessons on my own without anyone who would join me, I was completely free to do what I wanted to teach In the beginning, I was stressed about this but I managed and in the end, I felt super comfortable teaching on my own

First work experience of internationals abroad in a teaching environment

9-78 weeks

Cross-cultural environment

GlennMielants

Exchangeparticipant-Ecuador

Develop your leadership while boosting your career opportunities through an international teaching internship. Use the skills you have learned in your studies.

My AIESEC experience started in June when I decided to look for an internship abroad and I ended up on the AIESEC website Quickly after that, I got the help from one of the volunteers to find the perfect opportunity for me. I applied to many interesting internships and I got accepted to teach English in a coastal city in Ecuador. The AIESEC volunteers helped me prepare everything for this big opportunity as I had never travelled outside Europe before. With their tips and tricks, I arrived safe and sound at my host family’s house in Ecuador I’m now only three weeks here but I already know that this is an unforgettable experience!