Why Should You Join Aiesec?

AIESEC (originally an acronym for Associationillustrious reputation will be invaluable for your job
Internationale des Étudiants en Sciencessearch.
Économiques et Commerciales'), a non-profitTeamwork & Soft-skills
established, in 1981, in India is a platform to provideIn AIESEC you will have the chance to join a team-
ample opportunities to the youth to explore theThe areas of responsibilities vary from management,
world and make a mark for themselves in the globalto finance and marketing or human resources. Further
arena. As one of the largest organization in thepossibilities for personal development and learning are
world of its kind, it is known for changing lives.provided through diverse workshops.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN AIESEC?Global Diversity
I am sure, this question would run into anyone's mindAIESEC provides you with an international experience.
before buying the form or before joining theIn addition to the internships, you also get to interact
organization. I was once there too. This was thewith AIESECers from all over the world. You will
question that kept revolving in my mind all the time.meet not only natives to the culture in which you
But in the end, its all upto you. WHY join AIESEC?are, but also other international students who are as
Well, there are different reasons. But which one is forfar from home as yourself.
you.AIESEC members learn to adapt to different
Concretely AIESEC offers you following opportunities:circumstances, to work effectively in multicultural
Leadership experienceenvironments and gain a global perspective.
AIESEC teaches the competencies needed to leadSelf-confidence
projects, drive innovation, influence others, buildAIESEC gives you an opportunity to discover new
teamwork, and improve communication. As astrengths and abilities, conquer new challenges, and
member of AIESEC, you have the possibility to leadsolve new problems. You will encounter situations
various teams, develop plans, make crucial decisions,that are wholly unfamiliar to you and will learn to
give presentations, and transform your ideas intoadapt and respond in effective ways.
reality. Most AIESEC members develop plenty of confidence
You will have the opportunity to create real changebecause they learn how to cope with a multitude of
and work with your own team.various situations and challenges. They set ambitious
The fact the entire management turns over everygoals and gain an idea of their future career. 
year is even more impressive. But, that is whatAIESEC supports individual expectation and goal
makes AIESEC unique and what gives you thesetting as well as self-reflection and self-criticism.
opportunity to step up and take on leadership roles.It is one of the few organizations in the world that
Work abroaddoes cultural and professional exchange, along with
AIESEC realizes 8532 exchanges in 110 countries perrunning projects on various social and corporate
year. As a member of AIESEC, you can take part inissues and hosts learning events, educational
this exciting process! Living abroad helps peopleseminars, conferences and networking forums across
expand their experiences and also their minds. Culturala huge platform to facilitate learning.
differences are more than just differences inToday AIESEC is present in 16 cities exclusively in
language, food, appearances, and personal habits. AIndia, including all the metros and Delhi being one of
person's culture reflects very deep perceptions,their major hubs. AIESEC in Delhi IIT is the pioneering
beliefs, and values that influence his or her way oflocal chapter of AIESEC in India. It has been a local
life and the way that s/he views the world. Studentschapter, which has aligned itself to the global direction
who experience cultural differences personally canand has been taking innovative projects working on
come to truly understand where other cultures areEntrepreneurship, Child rights, HIV- AIDS,
coming from.Environment, Education etc. AIESEC believes strongly
Networkingin its values of individuals taking responsibility,
Due to close contact between companies andnurturing self-awareness, challenging perceptions,
students and also the opportunity to visit internationalbuilding networks, developing skills and knowledge and
conferences, you will be able to create your personalmost of all, having a lot of fun doing what they do!
network. What do you gain from AIESEC depends on you and
Many companies view AIESEC as a professionally runonly YOU.
organization with highly qualified students. AIESEC's