Sophie Van Mulders, VUB, trainee in Brazil

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Aug
18

I am performing an internship for one year in Fortaleza, a big city on the cost of Nort-East of Brazil. The purpose of the internship is for me to prepare Botployee (a company that provides software solutions for companies) with their future expansion to Europe. ICX Fortaleza, found me a great appartement on 5 minutes walking from the sea, where I live together with an Indian guy and two Chinese girls, who are all here to perform a one year internship. In the weekends, I hang out with Brazilian friends or other trainees from the US, South America, Europe, Asia, … this really leads to interesting conversations and we never had conflicts, unbelievable how open-minded all trainees are.
This really is THE international experience and a dream for everybody who doesn’t always wanne chose the easy path in life. I am getting my first work experience and enjoying the Brazilian life, while learning about the Chinese and Indian culture and making friends all over the world!

Thank you so much AIESEC!

Aurelie Van Den Bempt, ULB, trainee in China

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Aug
18

“Leaving my routine, feeling different by doing something uncommon, discovering something bigger, something different and exceptional, …

These many reasons convinced me to abandon all I was doing in my everyday life and just leave and go for adventure to a far and mysterious country: China.

Doing an internship thanks to the AIESEC is not just about being a tourist because you take part in something much bigger. You breathe, live and work as a native while adding your own mindset and your own culture to the benefit of a company. You bring more than just your academic skills and knowledge.

For my part, my internship in China lasted 6 weeks in the educational and marketing field. Teaching English to children brought me such a human dimension in learning the Chinese culture. The interactions with my students were amazing.

I also discovered other cultures than the Chinese one. We were actually four foreign teachers from the AIESEC: an English girl, a Polish girl and a Lithuanian boy. Again, the interactions between us were amazing and we became close friends.

All these elements contributed to make me spend a wonderful internship abroad. And you know what? I am going back to China in August for 6 months.”

Best regards!

Naomi Van Meel, President 2009-2010, AIESEC in Belgium

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Aug
15

I was responsible for the strategic planning and execution of the association to ensure alignment and growth for 570 members in our local chapters.
I visited 3 continents while representing Belgium and participated in global decision making together with 106 colleagues.I lived interculturalism every single day, communicating with people in 107 countries and managing an international team representing 5 nationalities on a day-to-day basis.

Marcelo Grigolo, Vice-President External Relations 2009-2010, AIESEC in Belgium

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Aug
15

I have directly trained and coached more than 70 members on sales, market analysis and negotiation to support AIESEC’s business development strategy while contributing to these members’ individual development. I improved my skills in negotiation and communication by being the account manager of key partners and developing partnerships with new companies. I have created a national framework on communication and I have networked with leaders of different industries and acquired a deep understanding of Belgian business environment.

Anna Lishchun, Vice-President Exchange 2009-2010, AIESEC in Belgium

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Aug
15

I was responsible for a program that has sent over 70 young Belgians abroad this year on life-changing international experiences. I was working together with different stakeholders to increase the impact of the exchange program, and contribute to the overall goals of the organization. I regularly connected with other young people throughout our global network to provide more opportunities, and to increase the quality of the program we offer. I handled global and national data, and created innovative ideas for growth.

Lorena Naar, Vice-President Talent Management / LC Development 2009-2010, AIESEC in Belgium

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Aug
15

This year as MCVP TM / LC Development of AIESEC in Belgium has been absolutely rewarding. Working with people from 5 different countries added value to the learning experience throughout the term; the year was full of great moments but also challenges, that made the year unforgettable and full of growth in a professional and personal perspective.

Elena Sokolova, Vice-President Business Development 2009-2010, AIESEC in Belgium

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Aug
15

My experience has been very challenging and rewarding. So many opportunities, new ideas, people from different countries around! I have managed and developed 13 partnerships for the Global Exchange Program bringing 48 top talents from all over the world for traineeships in Belgium. I feel how fast I have been developing professionally and personally, loving every person I meet and every moment I live.