Article | Indispensable Advice for AIESECers By: Iris Wong, Regional Director - Western Canada
Hang out with the interns! This gives purpose to the hours that you are putting into AIESEC. Every task that you do, every meeting that you attend indirectly allows us to change real lives one at a time. The coolest thing is that having an intern here is like getting a free plane ticket for you to their country – they are bringing their culture to you! Be engaged with the rest of the LC! AIESEC Calgary is one team. You will get more out of your extra-curricular experiences if you are having fun and you feel a connection with the organization. Go to conferences! You develop your functional skills, transferable skills and meet cool people who would otherwise not be in your network. I highly encourage you to attend an international conference! Go on exchange! You have will have not lived your AIESEC Experience without going on exchange! Why would anyone say ‘no’ to a truly life-changing experience? ‘Just attack it!’ (Words of wisdom my guitar teacher.) Have some confidence in yourself. Ask questions if you are uncertain. Speak with your VP if you are intimidated. Find resources if you run into trouble. See challenges as opportunities to grow. You will do much better in your role if you are confident in your own abilities. Do well in school. AIESEC is great because you see the relevance of the concepts that you learn in school. Sometimes, you might get really carried away with AIESEC and school gets put on the backburner. Remember that you’re at school to learn. A true leader assumes responsibility in all areas of their life. After all, one of our key values is striving for excellence!