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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Go Exchange Process

How does it look like? What do I need to do before I GO EXCHANGE? Stop hesitating! Read the description of the process below and see that the exchange experience is only few steps ahead!

Selection

The selection process aims to ensure that everyone participating in an AIESEC exchange program has suitable expectations, attitude and competencies, so the internship experience abroad could be life-changing! The selection process for all Go Exchange candidates consists of two stages: an application form and an exchange participant review board (EPRB). Click here to fill in the application now!


Preparation

The preparation period will start straight after the selection process. We will provide you with resources and trainings in three areas:

- Understanding AIESEC: What is the essence of AIESEC, the biggest world youth run organization, what is the role of exchange program in the change that we want to see in the world.

- Logistical preparation: Ensuring that you are physically and legally prepared to work in another country, which includes visa application.

- Professional and cultural preparation: Preparation on how to live and work in the destination country and how to manage the culture shock.

The preparation step is critically important to ensure that you are ready to make the most out of your experience in a personal and professional sense.


Matching

At the same time as preparation you will be going through a matching process, when an exchange manager from AIESEC will be supporting you in looking for an internship in our global exchange database. It may take 3 to 5 months to find a suitable internship for you, depending on what kind of internship you are looking for and what are your destination preferences.


Go Exchange

Yay! You are on your way to a whole new journey in life! Upon arriving at your destination, AIESEC members in the host country will provide you with reception activities like picking you up at the airport, arranging accommodation, welcome party. You will be also provided with opportunities for cultural and social activities as well as an information on what to expect during your internship experience and what kind of involvement you can have with AIESEC and the local environment, while you are on your exchange experience in a new country.


Re-Integration

Wow, welcome home hero! Lost track of what happened in Malaysia? No worries!

AIESEC supports you in making the readjustment process when you return home. We hope that your experience opens up a world of opportunities to create a better society for us all. Apart from that, now that you have lived the an exchange journey, It will be awesome to join and continue AIESEC by taking up leadership positions in the local committees!

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