Guys! Guys! Guys! My Experience in Bahrain!!

Bahrain 

small island country near the western shores of the persian gulf.

Interesting facts about Bahrain:

Currency used: Bahraini dinar (BHD)

Capital city: manama 

Religion practised: shiite and suuni muslim 

National color : Red which is also the color of the flag  and the Bahraini coat of arms 

                                                                   

Generally saying i enjoyed my AIESEC internship would be an understatement, 

 i feel so lucky that I choose Bahrain as my destination for my AIESEC internship.Bahrain is absolutely the most ideal place for the AIESEC exchange.

started with the reception/airport pickup:  

There is never a period of time in my life i experienced so many amazing things.First time go abroad alone,first time get in touch with muslim people,first time wear abaya,

 see this picture exciting yes?>>

first time live in a big and fantastic villa with interns from different countries,first time teaching in a high school,first time see the Gulf.Everyday here is full of happiness.

 my lovely room 

Favorite place in the villa

interesting people with interesting stories! 

during my stay,I have been asked the same question thousands of times:How do you like Bahrain so far? Each time I have different feelings and different answers. I like Bahrain, I like the comfortable and free life style here, I like the kindhearted people here,I like the caring AIESECers here,I like my foreign friends here,I like the sweet food here!

I have already started to miss this country,how I hope that one day Im lucky enough to meet my friends and to go to Bahrain again!

No matter the sad moments nor the happy moments,all of them turned into precious memories and buried at the bottom of my heart,whenever I think of it,they will become the sunshine,the warmth my heart !

they say pictures speak a thousand words, these speak millions http://www.facebook.com/ziwen.pang/photos?collection_token=100003262084225%3A2305272732%3A69&set=a.363440613774672.1073741825.100003262084225&type=1

FROM KENYA TO INDIA WITH LOVE.

First post of 2013 and its an exciting story of our very own. Martha Dee traveled to India for her first exchange experience. An experience that she confirms changed her view of life. though filled with ups and downs(reads ups and ups) its an experience that i believe we all look forward to having..

As she tells it  here>>>>http://lifedances.wordpress.com/

My experience had to be all round I had promise my self so when the plane took off from Dubai. Yeah before that reality hadn’t sank in  completely. Not until it dawned on me I was three hours away from my   destination. I wanted to experience the culture, gain professional experience, learn and understand the business environment,and most important learn as much as I could about AIESEC in India.  So when an opportunity came up for me to be involved in the recruitment process of AIESEC Baroda I gladly welcomed it. Interacting with the young students from among the best Universities in the world was quite interesting. As I shared my experience with them, encouraged them to join this wonderful organisation my passion was growing every second. Martin Luther once said if one hasn’t discovered a thing he can die for then he is not fit to live. That other thing is none other than passion.I hadfound mine.There are great lessons I learnt from this country. Among them is the importance of valuing friendship. I met many people though not all would qualify to be true friends. Its the experiences we went through and the times we shared that strengthened our bond.There is this one night we had organised to go for coffee at my friends  house as we helped them organise some AIESEC materials for the recruitment. It wasnt the best days of my stay here. Someone had crossed my path and I was really mad. The only day I was angry for two months. My friends insisted we go over despite the fact that all I wanted was to go back home and sleep. They said it would cheer me up rather than go die in misery by myself. Of course it was true. So I agreed. We were like six of us. The night was warm and calm, clear skies with countless stars. Perfect night. There was a strong connection that transpired between us as we lay at the veranda outside my friends house talking about AIESEC, life, our different countries and cultures,danced rollcalls, worked on the recruitment packages,shared a meal of spaghetti about eight of us from one plate. At 1 oclock we were still working.However I was asked not to do much after all I needed to relax I had had a long day. Loads of thoughts went through my mind as I lay on my back watching the sky listening an  contributing to the conversations that were taking place. By 2 o’clock we were almost all asleep so when someone suggested we go for a ride no one was expected to jump with a start but well we did. Soon we were driving  through Baroda at 3 am in morning. The guys went round putting posters at all student hangout joints in town. As for us the ladies it was time to breath in the fresh air and enjoy being looked after. We shouted across the streets just to hear our echos of course in absence of the police. This was crazy I thought to myself, if my mom ever knew I was up at 3 am in the streets that would be the end of AIESEC s for me. But Baroda is safe very safe indeed. We were out till 5 am in the morning.

GCDP OPPORTUNITIES

GCDP story is definitely a story you want to tell, be part of the list, GCDP STORIES embrace new culture, be the change agent ,find yourself , broadcast your story.
But first things first.... Don't you want to tell your story?

well here are some opportunities for you to work across continents, to experience diversity :-)
AIESEC SRILANKA
  Youth Empowerment Project for the coming year.(2013)
Learn and Improve your self and explore the beauty of "The Paradise Island"

 

And awesome opportunity in Business Administration , IT and marketing in lovely TUNISIA.

 uhhhm i should let the pictures do the talking, they speak more ..

 in senegal ,opportunities to work as a teacher, a mentor and partner in entrepreneurial projects..

 teach English to Venezuelan children over the January to may holiday...

experience a new culture and teach new people new skills:-)

Work in the tourism sector, for various countries in Africa. Opportunities  you don't want to miss..travel , discover new talents.

embrace new totally amazing environment....

  CONTACT DIRECTOR OUTGOING EXCHANGE ON "carole.akoth@aiesec.net" EMAIL SUBJECT "INTEREST IN GCDP"

EXCHANGE WITH AIESEC

So all this time we've been blogging about EXCHANGE and sharing people's experiences. Am sure most readers have an idea what exchange is. but oh well, just as the name suggest EXCHANGE involves change in environment. AIESEC EXCHANGE is an intense learning experience offered to young leaders to build on their global mindset. Every year AIESEC world provides over 5,500 members the challenging opportunity to live and work in a foreign country in areas of management, information technology, education, and development. 

AIESEC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

EXCHANGE with AIESEC is divided into two broad categories:  (GCDP AND GIP)
GCDP- Global community development program is an internship in which the exchange participant works in a project or in an NGO, community organization of in a school. The exchange participant in this case is able to understand the different culture and in the working process indulge in personal development  and get an opportunity to change the society.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER GCDP

Banny say's its legendary, oh well, TRUST HIM!!

 Joining the Global Community Development Program abroad as an international intern can be the most intense learning experience that AIESEC offers to university students and recent graduates. Imagine how life-changing it can be after 2 or 3 months working in a foreign country, on various social projects, with other interns from different countries, living as an independent person away from your parents and friends back home, and exploring the place that is alien from what you are always used to! Plus, imagine how impressive and outstanding your CV can be to the eyes of your potential employees with an international internship experience on it!

Additional information about GCDP 

• Duration of work is between 6-8 weeks,
•  A service charge of 5000 Kshs is a requirement.
• In some cases food and accommodation is provided..
• Travel costs and visa application  costs are self sponsored . 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• a university student or a recent graduate,
• 30 years old or younger,
• able to communicate well in English,
• responsive and good at communication,
• proactive and ready to take on challenge

 Exchange process

• Selection and Application – after joining and understanding AIESEC you can enter a review process to assess your experiences and motivation for doing an AIESEC exchange. A review board that will interview you to assess your suitability to become an exchange participant in several areas that include: psychological balance, global mindset, self awareness and personality.
• Preparation – AIESEC provides resources, trainings and support to prepare you to live and work in another country. This includes visa processing.
  • Logistical preparation. Ensuring that you are physically and legally prepared to work in another country.
  • Community Involvement. To help you gain an understanding of issues facing the world and your own community.
  • Direct Country preparation. Preparation on the country you will be going to and also how to cope with the pressures of living in a foreign culture.
  • AIESEC preparation. Providing you with knowledge about the exchange program and the roles of various entities. 
    In preparing you we will carry out a cultural preparation seminar, in which we will deal with culture shock issues.
• Matching - You will be trained and given access to use our on-line database of jobs. The more flexible you are the better.
  
• Integration – AIESEC members in your host chapter provide support and assistance in getting setup while providing opportunities for cultural and social activities.this is where the fun begins. you meet new people, try out new things, work in a new environment, just excitement! excitement! excitement!

 

• Re-Integration – AIESEC supports you in making the readjustment process when you return home
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AND FINALLY HOW TO APPLY: SEND AN EMAIL TO THE DIRECTOR OUTGOING EXCHANGE: carole.akoth@aiesec.net WITH THE EMAIL SUBJECT "INTEREST IN GCDP"


 

Tanzania

Gadson's exchange experience in Tanzania

Maureen's exchange experience at Tanzania