Sarah Gregoire, ICHEC, The full AIESEC Experience

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Aug
3

I joined AIESEC in 2006 in my university : ICHEC. Since the moment I entered, I had the opportunity to take several leadership positions : project manager, sales coordinator, national coordinator of Career Days. Today, I’m doing a management traineeship in a company called Sustainable Carbon, in São Paulo, Brazil. I am responsible to plan and execute sales and marketing strategies that are enabling the company to grow on the European market.

Thanks to this combined experience, I have developed personal and professional skills and competencies such as negotiation, planning, strategic thinking, flexibility, stakeholder focus, solution thinking, account management, coaching,… In both leadership and exchange, I also had the opportunity to work in an international environment with people from different countries, which enlarged my vision of the world and was pushing me to explore new directions. Living in another country allowed me to discover my inner self, my true passions but most of all, I discovered not one but many new cultures by working and living with people from different nationalities.

For me, the only way to fully explore your potential and discover what you are your limits, is exchange + leadership ! I would not exchange this experience for any other ! I can definitely say that AIESEC changed my life !

Ruben D’Hauwers, Gent, The full AIESEC Experience

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Aug
3

My name is Ruben D’Hauwers from the Local Commitee of Ghent in Belgium.

During the summer of 2010 I had an amazing exchange experience in AIESEC Jaipur, India where I did a management traineeship in the marketing department of Siyaram Exports, a globally operative textile exporter. My responsibilities were to generate new sales leads, set up a database of the products and web promotion. Furthermore, I had the possibility to advise them, using my academic background, on their enterprise resource planning system.

India kept on amazing me by its diversity and different views on life which has enriched and confronted my mindset. I travelled through Rajasthan, one of the most traditional regions of India. Also, I did an adventurous trip to Northern India, where I even met the ‘Dalai Lama’. Further, I had the opportunity to attend a national conference with approximately 700 delegates from all over India. India will always stay in my heart…One year later, I still dream about it.

After my exchange, I became Vice President External Relations in AIESEC Ghent, where I learned to network and to sell. On a weekly basis I was in contact with Human Ressources managers, CEOs and marketing managers.  I also improved leading skills by being a member of the executive board of a committee. Further, I initiated a social project involving AIDS/HIV where we inducted over 300 children on the topic through which we reached a new market segment for AIESEC in Belgium. Now, I’m ready to take the next step, to lead the sales department of AIESEC in Belgium being part of a team consisting of 5 different nationalities.

After only one year in AIESEC, my life has changed tremendously in a professional and personal way. The way AIESEC opens perspectives and opportunities is astonishing, and I believe it does for everyone who dares to take the step.

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.