ep newsletter-may 2012
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the [Ex]Change is AIESEC at the University of Georgia's Exchange Participant newsletter. Keep up to date on what's going on at home while you're abroad! Volume 01. Issue 01.TRANSCRIPT
ISSUE 01 MAY 2012 VOLUME 01
[Ex]Change the
HEY EXCHANGE PARTICIPANTS!
Congratulations on your traineeship abroad! You’re embarking on an experience of a lifetime—this exchange will not only provide you with skills and knowledge that will be beneficial to you in the future, but your internship will no doubt enhance your global perspective and participation in the creation of a global network. All of us at AIESEC UGA hope your experience abroad will be one of the most fulfilling in your life, and we are delighted that we could play a role in the creation of your unique experience. We wish you the best of luck, and remember: have the time of your life!
Exchange Participant Newsletter
AIESEC University of Georgia
HELLO! from the AIESEC UGA
Local Committee!
MEET YOUR FELLOW EPs!
Lauren Hook CENARTE
Providing lower class individuals with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in the Brazilian Arts. Lauren is teaching English to young students
Hannah Wasielewski APESC Selecting a NGO with great impact potential that will receive a social project; Hannah is also working with the NGO to create this project
Mateo Villa PROJECT WINGS Providing students with a global view by delivering interactive workshops about his country, the internet and globalization, and leadership
Rachel Osnos
GIRAMUNDO Facilitating sessions to increase society’s consciousness of disabled people. Rachel is creating marketing research studies and developing projects to benefit
disabled individuals
BRAZIL
Cara Venezia
GIRAMUNDO Creatively developing and presenting workshops to children, youth, and adults in NGOs about different styles and forms of artistic expression
Mallika Dinesh
BRICANDO E EDUCANDO,
LTDA Exploring the social and cultural reality of her country through the presentation of discussions about current world issues to young students
MEET YOUR FELLOW EPs!
MEXICO
Brianne Cate
‘TALK’ (AIESEC RECIFE) Teaching English to young students through the discussion of topics such as cultural diversity, human rights, world hunger, and poverty
Alena Alaimo EDUCA360
Teaching English while planning workshops and seminars focused on the exploration of multiculturalism, social responsibility, and leadership
Jazmin Candelario
EDU X Presenting her country’s culture to multiple public schools through progressive workshops based on themes of leadership, globalization, and social responsibility
PERU
John Garlinghouse
NET TRADUCCIONES Teaching English to students through the exploration of culture, lifestyle, and folklore
BRAZIL
ETHIOPIA
Emma Wiltshire
Escola Estadual Developing programs about important topics, such as cultural learning, social responsibility, sports and health, entrepreneurship, and environmental responsibility to high school students
Alice Yang ‘I’M POWERFUL’
PROJECT Empowering underprivileged women by working with a NGO that is creating an economic demand for the women’s handcraft and ultimately aiming to provide skills trainings to these women
MEET YOUR FELLOW EPs!
EGYPT
Emory Weyand
GLOBAL EYE OF EGYPT Developing education in Egypt by exploring cultural diversity through article writing and photography
Clemence Kopeikin ALLIANCE
FOR ARAB WOMEN Counseling women while working to ensure basic human security by influencing legislation and proving services and programs within the framework of human rights
RUSSIA
ITALY
Ann Holley
ECOFASHION LAB Promoting sustainable fashion by directing the marketing and public relations aspects of the project’s social media
Matthew Willis ECOFASHION LAB Promoting sustainable fashion by directing the marketing and public relations aspects of the project’s social media
MALAYSIA
Jacob Maddox
‘SUNSHINE’ PROJECT Working with children at a summer camp as a group leader while also working to broaden the children’s knowledge of the English language through cultural activities
Aashka Dave JOHOR CHESHIRE HOME Accompanying disabled individuals while organizing activities and events for the residents; she is also teaching basic education to disabled children
MEET YOUR FELLOW EPs!
CHINA
Eddie Staples EF EDUCATION Teaching English to children and individuals wishing to go abroad
TAIWAN
INDONESIA
Young Chung
Increasing the English language skills of high school and university-level students
Alli Koch
LEARN AND PLAY Assisting a local teacher to teach young students while also developing the children’s English language skills through cultural discussion
VIETNAM
Alex Trahan
GLOBAL CITIZEN
SUMMER CAMP Planning, designing, and delivering workshops that are focused on global issues for students in Hanoi
Vincent Li
WEN SHAN SCHOOL Assisting in teaching English to elementary level students through interactive and creative lessons
Samantha
Shaye
GREEN SHEJIANG
NGO Educating the younger generations about the environment and empowering them to become environmental and community leaders
HELPFUL REMINDERS!
BLOGGING CONTEST
All of us at AIESEC UGA are so excited to read about your time abroad! Blogging about your experience is a unique and creative way to help us keep up with how you are and how your internship is going, while also generating excitement for AIESEC’s exchange program. There’s a variety of ways to earn points, such as posting blogs regularly, posting images, and recording “HEY AIESEC!” videos. For more information, see the attached document that was sent to you by email about the blogging contest. Also, throughout your internship, you will be able to keep up with which Exchange Participant is wracking in the most points. In each issue of the [Ex]Change, the top three bloggers will be featured along with links to their personal blogs so you can experience their exchange as well! If you have any questions, please contact either Jessie Lian at [email protected] or Kim Quach at [email protected].
Happy blogging!
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While you’re having the time of your life,
don’t forget to document it!
Check out the EP blogs! http://www.blogger.com/profile/05378122336666298947
AIESEC UGA SAYS,
We hope that you have the experience of a lifetime while you’re abroad. While you may be thousands of miles away, never forget that you have an entire group of people wishing you the best and willing to help back in Athens! Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns while you’re on exchange; We’re here for you!
“BON VOYAGE!”
If you are in need of anything while you’re away, you have multiple people happy to help you in any way! Don’t hesitate to contact your EP Manager, Kim Quach ([email protected]), AIESEC UGA President Christi Khouri ([email protected]), or [email protected]