This year, AIESEC LSE’s Outgoing Exchange (OGX) team will be organising an overseas exchange programme to Poland. All students (undergraduates and postgraduates) are cordially invited to participate in this exchange project, which will last for approximately 8 weeks during the summer (July 2008). Key benefits of participating in this project:
- Tremendous exposure to another culture and society
- Brilliant opportunity to interact with other students through the exchange of ideas and methods
- Excellent networking platform to establish new professional and personal contacts internationally
- Exciting new working environment, providing you with a thorough understanding of foreign corporate and organisational practices
Examples of organisations that you will be working with:
- MONAR: An NGO that helps HIV/AIDS patients
- Culture Train: An educational NGO that works with youth
While at the MONAR center, you will be able to gather information and knowledge about the MONAR Association, and meet with therapists in order to acquire practical knowledge. You will also be expected to organise English lessons and give presentations about the social issues in your home country.
You will have the chance to learn how Polish NGOs go about analysing and solving social problems, provide medical help to the addicted, and learn about the healing process.
For more information about MONAR, please visit their official website: http://www.monar.org/englishabout.html
The internship will be in bilingual kindergartens and culture centres in Warsaw. Interns will deliver an educational programme concerning their culture, by participating in performances, organising workshops, and teaching in dance and vocal classes. The specific details of the programme depend on the needs and expectations of the students, as well as their educational path.
We have elected to organise this project in Poland as it is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. With new private enterprises accounting for more than 70% of Poland’s GDP, Poland has proven itself to be a marvelous platform for developmental and entrepreneurial projects.
Interested project participants should attend our information session on 21st February 2008 from 3-4pm at U110 for further details on the application process. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at projectpolska@googlemail.com.
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Application instructions
0. Attend the introductory meeting on 21st February 2008 from 3-4pm at U110.
1a. Email your CV to projectpolska@googlemail.com.
1b. Visit http://www.aiesec.co.uk -> Click “Work Abroad – Go Global” -> “Apply Now” -> Register and fill in an online application form. Remember to select the “Project Polska” summer exchange programme.
2. Your application will now be assessed by the committee. If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview (tentative date: 29th February 2008). During the interview, we will discuss your goals and aspirations, key competencies, and your overall suitability for the traineeship.
3. Depending on the outcome of the interview, you will be accepted onto the programme.
4. You will then need to make the payment of £350 (includes all administration, matching and advisory fees), and upload your AWBL Forms (AIESEC’s Academic Working Background and Language Forms) onto www.aiesec.co.uk.
5. Once your application has been checked out, we will match you to an appropriate organisation and prepare you for departure! This includes sending you for a pre-departure course, advising you on the visa application process, etc.
6. Leave for Poland! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by AIESECers in Poland, and will be quickly inducted into the local culture. Brace yourself for an amazing experience of a lifetime!
