The first thing I gained was to widen my circle of network by meeting people from different countries. I did learn more about other cultures from my new friends.
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During my exchange journey, I wanted to explore parts of this beautiful country on my own. Hence, I had gotten myself well-trained in using the Internet to search for maps and directions. So lucky to be born in an era of technology!
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Moreover, I learned how to work with people who had very different mindsets and opinions from me. We had to talk and discuss about everything to avoid any miscommunication.
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Through this volunteering abroad experience, I had experienced growth in myself. I sincerely wish more people can grab this chance to explore the world more and gain something from that!
Original story from : Kow Kai Chi (Student, Universiti Putra Malaysia)
In AIESEC, we believe in developing leadership through practical experiences in challenging environment, and we do this by delivering cross-cultural exchanges. We have created thousands of stories ever since we started in Malaysia 50 years ago. Here’s just one of them