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, […]
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. […]
Stop Searching for Passion
Passion is a feeling, an instinct. If you have to search for a passion, chances are it is not a passion at all.
The Hidden Meaning of Losing Someone
It all happened very quickly. It was 7am, in a cold morning at Prague, when I received a phone call from home. The tone was tense, and it didn’t help that the line was unstable. Even though the conversation took place for 2 minutes, I could only remember vividly that one line : “Your dad has collapsed. He’s passed away”.
Jom Pergi Sri Lanka: Your Adventure Awaits
Reflecting back on what I did in that 6 weeks – it was a journey of self-discovery and it was completely worth it.
20-year-old Girl Volunteers in Thailand
It can not only be a memorable and life-affirming experience, but a life-changing experience as well.
Challenge Accepted in Indonesia
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” John Kabat-Zin I must admit that I used to hate challenges especially those will astound you out from nowhere. I used to not buy the idea of “challenges are good for you” or “it makes you step out of your comfort zone, there’s where […]
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 […]
