Aiesec
Aiesec
Aiesec
About AIESEC:
AIESEC was founded on a vision of friendship and unity, to make sure that the World
would never again be torn apart by war and dispute.
IESEC was founded by students with the goal of ensuring peace through mutual
understanding of other cultures and countries.
The idea came in 1948, when students across Europe were talking about a program to
facilitate a cross-cultural exchange as they were already carrying out internship
abroad, if only mostly at their own initiative. With programs such as Global Talent and
Global Citizen AIESEC is sending individuals abroad to broaden their horizon and
sharpen their understanding of different cultures. Its best explained in the video below;
The Structure of AIESEC
At the national level, the Member Committees are the ones which
oversee the Local Committees in a given country. Moreover, the
Member Committees are responsible for organizing more than 500
training & leadership development conferences every year.
Campus Involvement
AIESEC hosts over 500 conferences every year to bring the international
community members together to enhance their professional skills, provide
networking opportunities, and work on organizational strategy.
How it works
Eligibility Requirements
Volunteers and interns must be at least 18 years old. For volunteering there
are no prerequisites regarding experience or previous knowledge, for
internships the specific requirements are stated in the opportunity. Language
requirements depend on the project, but basic knowledge of English should
normally be sufficient. AIESEC stands for equal treatment in terms of origin,
gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnic or social affiliation.
As of 2015, AIESEC is found in 126 countries and territories worldwide,
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