aiesec internship booklet 2015
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This booklet gives you all information about our programs. Enjoy reading about our volunteer projects and professional internships.TRANSCRIPT
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International Internship Booklet
AIESEC Maastricht
WHO WE ARE
AIESEC is an international non-profit student organisation, that
intends to impact the world by offering students leadership
development experiences. AIESEC has been facilitating youth
leadership activities by offering international internships and
volunteer experiences for over 65 years. Students will expand their
international network, develop a global mindset and accelerate
their personal and professional growth by going abroad with
AIESEC.
By going abroad with AIESEC you will gain:
A unique internship experience that combines work-related
experience with the organization and the integration of
AIESEC entities worldwide,
In-depth cultural preparation before leaving and re-integration
upon your return,
A comprehensive reception program providing personal
attention throughout your entire stay,
An international network,
And an intense learning and life-changing experience!
OUR OPPORTUNITIES
AIESEC offers two continual programs:
- The Global Citizen Program – volunteer projects
- The Global Talent Program – professional internships
Furthermore, we have three special programs:
- The Ambassadors Program
- The Nour Project
- The Medicine Project
This booklet provides you with all the information about our opportunities.
GLOBAL CITIZEN
The Global Citizen program is a volunteer project for 6 to 8 weeks. Through this
program you get the chance to help others in an international community while
developing your entrepreneurial- and leadership skills. The Global Citizen program
expands your cultural awareness and allows you to see the world in a new light. Go to
for example Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, or one of our other 124 countries. Choose
your own project from the three pillars: Go Teach, Make Aware, or Be an
Entrepreneur.
Go Teach
Educate children and young people to broaden their horizon and inspire a future
generation. You could for example provide English and cultural lessons in a creative
and fun way, by using sports, music and other creative events in Taiwan.
Make Aware
Create awareness among people about relevant topics such as the environment and
global health. Go for example to Indonesia to teach children in a Global Holiday Camp
about the importance of a clean and healthy environment and healthy lifestyles.
Be an Entrepreneur
Work with entrepreneurs in developing countries to facilitate and support the
development of local communities. Do an entrepreneurial project in for example The
Philippines, by helping poor communities in establishing their own business. Help them
to maximize their potentials, to utilize their ideas and to create impact in their society.
What’s in the package?
Access to our database containing >3500 projects
Personal guidance from AIESEC before, while, and after the program
Accommodation abroad
Costs: €300
GLOBAL TALENT The Global Talent Program provides you with an international internship in a host organization for 3 to 18 months. This program provides a great opportunity to gain cross-cultural experience, both in a professional and a social manner. Throughout the entire program, supervision and evaluation will be provided. Our database contains over 1000 internships all over the world, mainly in the fields of marketing, business and economics, and teaching. The job requires special expertise and skills, therefore you should have earned a minimum of 120 ECTs to participate in this program.
Testimonial – Camiel de Wert
Project Coordinator Lideke Wery Educational Institute, Sri Lanka
“As a project coordinator I was involved in a variety of activities, differing from management
of the school to teaching students and making the budget of the institute. Both the contact
with my students and the staff members gave me great insights in the local culture. I can
recommend taking this internship to anyone who feels a great degree of responsibility over
what they do, and who are willing to really take the time to adapt to another culture. You will
get the opportunity to make a difference and you will learn a lot of skills that may help you in
your further career.”
SBE Student?
You can apply to receive (extra) curricular credits for your internship.
Bachelor Students can do one curricular internship with a duration of 6 to 14
weeks, or one extra-curricular internship with a duration of 8 to 26 weeks.
Master students can do one extra-curricular internship with a duration of 8 to
26 weeks.
More information: EleUM > My SBE > Internships, or contact the SBE Internship
Office via [email protected]
What’s in the package?
Access to our database containing >1000 projects
Personal guidance from AIESEC before, while, and after the program
Accommodation arranged by the AIESEC Host committee
Salary between €500 - €2000
Costs: €400
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
3 Summer projects – Selection procedure – Extensive preparation and reintegration
The Ambassadors Program
This is a unique summer program for first- and
second year Dutch students. Each year twenty
students get the opportunity to go abroad with a
flight ticket sponsored by Rabobank for 6 to 8
weeks. In couples you will travel around the country
as ambassadors of The Netherlands after an
extensive preparation period.
You will experience an amazing summer in a
completely different culture, participating in a
humanitarian project, doing an assignment for
Rabobank about the food security problem, and
providing trainings to local citizens to make a
positive impact on the society.
More information?
The NOUR Project
The Nour Project aims to bridge the gap between
the Western and Arab world by creating mutual
understanding. Thirty highly motivated 3rd and 4th
year students will get the chance to spend their
summer in an Arabic country for 6 to 8 weeks.
To prepare the students for their experience, a
learning program is provided with trainings on a
professional and cultural level. During summer,
you will participate in a volunteer project. To
complete the cultural exchange after summer, you
will share your experiences by giving
presentations at several events.
More information? [email protected]
The Medicine Project
The Medicine Project gives 3rd year Medical
students the opportunity to do an internship at
hospitals in Uganda or Ghana for 6 to 8 weeks.
Thirty skilful students will get the chance to practice
their skills and expand their knowledge as health
advocates and discover the African culture.
You will get several workshops to prepare you for
the working conditions and the culture shock. By
taking part at the Medicine Project you will develop
flexibility and reactivity in the practice of medicine.
At your return, you are stimulated to share and
reflect on your experience by means of articles or
lectures provided to medical students.
More information? [email protected]
THE EXPERIENCE
Cultural Immersion
The duration of an AIESEC Exchange is longer than the average tourist
visits. For weeks or even months, you will live in a completely different
culture you’ve never experienced before. It is a great platform to meet
and travel with fellow interns from different countries. By staying in a
host family and working in the local community, you will get to know the
local people and even develop lifelong friendships. The AIESEC
committee abroad will help you getting used to the local habits and
understanding various cultural differences.
Social Impact Your internship/project will involve you in an issue-based project in
which you will co-create the solution with the support of a partner entity
and other international interns. By organizing events and holding
discussions and workshops you will have an impact on the issue you
are working on in your society. You will exchange your knowledge and
skills, but develop yourself by the expertise of the local people you work
with.
Support You will experience the collaborative support system provided by
AIESEC throughout the entire exchange program. AIESEC Maastricht
will guide you finding the project you are looking for, and prepare you
for your experience by individual coaching and a preparation seminar.
You will set personal goals to achieve the leadership experience that
AIESEC aims to provide. The AIESEC Committee abroad will assist you
during your stay with any issues and/or challenges you may face.
THE ROAD TO YOUR SUCCESS… Following this timeline will lead you to your dream destination. At AIESEC we care about personal
guidance and we always make sure that you get the type of help you need. The duration of this
timeline totally depends on you, but our advice is to start as soon as possible with navigating
through our database. Through AIESEC you will have the time of your life so, don’t wait any longer
and dive into the deep!
Curious to know what kind
of internships and projects
we offer? Sign up for our
online database
internships.aiesec.org. You
can start searching in the
database and discover
suitable internships our
projects. You can have a
look in the database without
any obligations.
For all your questions you
can always contact us! If
you’d like some help you
are very welcome to visit
our office. We will have a
look at the database
together and give you
advice about our
opportunities.
Did you find some
opportunities that you found
very interesting? To get
authorization to actually
apply for opportunities,
please send us a short
motivation letter and your
CV via email.
Once you have been
accepted to go abroad with
AIESEC, you will need to do
a downpayment of €100.
From now on you are able
to apply for as many
opportunities as you wish.
You will get a personal
coach who will guide you
from now on for the rest of
your AIESEC journey. aies
You have been accepted for
your project of choice! Now
it’s time to start arranging all
the formalities and book
your flight tickets to your
dream destination. At this
point, you will pay the
remaining part of the fee.
It’s time to get prepared for
your once in a lifetime
experience! Besides
arranging the formalities for
your time abroad, you can
participate in the
preparation seminar of
AIESEC Maastricht and you
will receive a preparation
package. Adjusting and
living in another coutnry can
be challenging and that’s
why AIESEC Maastricht
and your AIESEC Host
committee will give you all
the pre-departure support
that you need!
We have brought you here
and now it is up to you to
make this experience one
that you will never forget.
Be open minded, flexible,
and enjoy every single
second of your journey!
Your AIESEC Host
committee will pick you up
from the airport, and we will
see you back in Holland.
But of course, we will stay
in touch because we are
very curious to your
AIESEC adventure!