Summary of AIESEC in Malaysia Report 20/21

Since early 2020, we have converted our ways of working, transformed our minds and actualized a new reality. Not because we planned for it, but we were thrown into it without a choice but to adopt and adapt, in order to operate effectively.

Get Ready for the Future Workforce

In partnership with Maxis, ADA and UOB Malaysia, our team at AIESEC in Malaysia has launched a leadership programme tailored to youths interested to network with industry thought leaders to prepare for their future careers. Youth Unemployment With the widening gap between the industry and youth, youth unemployment is increasingly recognized as a youths issue […]

Summary of AIESEC in Malaysia Annual Report 2019/20

2020 is a year where everyone faces unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it has threatened young people the most. According to Statista, the youth unemployment rate in Malaysia in the year 2020 was estimated at 11.72%, which is the highest since 1999. AIESEC as well has been shifting operations, people and financial […]

Some budget planning advices

1. Change your currency before travelling 2. Bring along some USD in case anything happened 3. Never change the currency in airport unless you have none local currency with you upon arrival. 4. Try to understand the average daily expenses from the hosting party 5. Understand the cost covered by hosting party by asking them […]

Get a rough idea on your expenses

Do some research on the living expenses in Vietnam to get a rough idea of how much money you need to spend there. You could divide the money into food, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment categories. If you are on a tight budget, I would recommend you to choose those projects covered the food and accommodation. […]

Definitely worthwhile

I would say I’m spending averagely. My exchange was in Taipei. I spend overall around rm4500 including the flight tickets. These are the fixed cost that you will have to pay such as Visa, flight tickets and EP fee. Overall, the Taiwan exchange has a lot of good covers like free accommodation and celebration meals. […]

What Does Being Beautiful Really Mean

Simply because the world needs more wholesome goodness. Introducing #TheHappyCorner, where the idea to be happy is just so simple. And hopefully, will bring a smile on your beautiful face. We have all met them before. Those confident, beautiful, successful people who can inspire everyone around them with every word they say or even just by breathing […]

This Article Will (most probably) Not Change Your Life

Simply because the world needs more wholesome goodness. Introducing #TheHappyCorner, where the idea to be happy is just so simple. And hopefully, will bring a smile on your beautiful face.  We are living in a world where we are made to feel small about ourselves every single day. We might not notice it, because the effects […]

How Being in a Multicultural Environment Changed Me

Story by Jackie Park The first time I lived abroad was as a student learning Mandarin here in Beijing. It is not uncommon for Chinese-Filipino families to send their children to China or Taiwan to study Mandarin for a semester or two before finding a job, and I happened to be one of those kids. […]

Volunteering taught Andy skills that could Never be Learnt at University

Andy, who took part in many volunteering activities in Wales and abroad. This volunteering journey helped him start a career in humanitarian work abroad. Andy was an active volunteer with UNA Exchange in early 2000s. He took part in many volunteering activities in Wales and abroad, including a Long Term European Voluntary Service in Iceland. “When […]