How to
LEVERAGE
YOUR INTERNSHIP
David Kolb Thoughts on Experiential Learning Requires 4 things: • Be actively involved in the experience • Be able to reflect • Conceptualize the experience (how it fits in the big picture) • Put newly learning skills into practice
AIESEC Journey of Leadership Outer Journey
Inner Journey
EXCHANGE
Outer Journey Learning through engagement with external environment Challenging yourself by being in a tough situation Taking ownership over your experience
Outer Journey AIESECers and other interns
YOU!
Being in another country
Inner Journey Your personal development because of being in a challenging environment Reflecting on what you have experienced Using this reflection to guide your future actions
Inner Journey Your internship
Checkpoints
Open mind
Getting the most out of your internship Challenging Environment Go to a country with a very different culture Force yourself out of your comfort zone
Risk-Taking Attitude Just Say Yes Set goals to track your progress
Support System Become friends with AIESECer and interns Overcome challenges together
Getting the most out of your internship Learn From Doing Be an innovator in the workplace Be a student in the workplace
Reflection and Reinvention Write a blog or journal Learn about what others think of you
Value Generation Try to understand your host culture Commit to change
The AIESEC Integrated Experience Internship + Membership Role
The AIESEC Integrated Experience Benefits of Membership
BEFORE • Learn about AIESEC • Develop support network • Develop soft skills
DURIN G
• Integrate into host city • Develop support network
AFTER • Share your story • Support future interns