Diversity in self-development: A youth perspective
“I could be myself more in my Executive Boards (EBs) team probably due to the diverse environment as one of the reasons which make me feel equal and comfortable.” – Victoria, Local Committee President (LCP) of AIESEC in Leeds 21/22 Studying abroad is my first international experience which is further solidified through my participation in […]
To be One with India
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. “When I arrived in India, everything changed. Even more so than discovering the complicated […]
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 […]
Unexpected Surprise in Poland
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. Communicating with the Polish locals was the most challenging thing! Up until that moment […]
Working in Diversity in Taiwan
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. I would never imagine being able to spend six weeks volunteering in Taiwan. Looking back, […]
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. […]
Travelling Alone to India and Back
“Travel Alone” recalls me the time when I travelled alone from Kedah to KL after STPM last paper. That was the fantastic time for me because I finally put down my burden and travelling to a place where nobody knows me which I can re-brand myself in a new environment. I was enjoying travelling in […]
[Breaking News!] Scientists developed new formula for leadership development
Believe it or not? In recent studies, scientists developed new formula for leadership development. You can become a leader like Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa & Mahatma Gandhi by taking only one leadership pill per day for 30 days. Imagine living in the World full of purposeful, collaborative & action-oriented leaders who work hard to enable peace & fulfilment of humankind’s potential to the World! Let’s spread this good news around!
An Exciting Adventure with 20 Youths from Different Nations
Having spent 6 weeks in a country that barely understands English, it was already a great challenge just to get food and transport moreover doing what my project needs, introducing my culture. It was always said that everyone has a different perspective, and I did not realize how much it can affect the crowd until I personally had to experience it. What I’ve learnt is that, things that may seem to be the truth, that is normal to us can be in a different light in somebody else’s culture and frame of reference.
Experience the World in Six Weeks
In summary, my project was to work in a community in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Where I had to take care of the elderly and teach art lessons with…
