#nldc2013

Opportunity Fair presented by:

Vivien Lee - Taiwan internship participant

Kimberly Chang - Poland internship participant

Christine Woo - NLDC participant

I still find it hard to believe that with the end of this month, I’ll have been a part of AIESEC UBC for a year. The journey has taken me from being a shy biology student to becoming more reassured...

As a freshman student, I was basically living in my own "bubble". That is, until I was introduced to AIESEC. Being one of the newest members of AIESEC in University of Calgary, AIESEC has already introduced and given me a lot of opportunities. I started off as being member of the communications portfolio, given the role as head of photography. After a couple of weeks of joining AIESEC, I was given a great opportunity to join the Organizing Committee as a VP of Delegate Servicing. 

  Through being involved in AIESEC, I have been able to expand my network of friends which is also one of the factors that impact my personal growth. On the first week of joining the OC, I already met and made friends with other AIESEC members from out of the city! 

Of course, being new to this new environment with more responsibilities, I wasn't surprised to feel challenged with the role I was given. Although, the whole OC team are all welcoming, great, and helpful people that ensured that I feel comfortable with the whole team!

  Being part of the OC has enabled me to improve my communication skills and boost my confidence. I can finally share my ideas and put them into good use.  Now that NLDC is here, I'm extremely excited and looking forward to meet more people and gain more experience in order to improve my leadership and communication skills!

    See you tomorrow!

I was asked to write about my AIESEC experience for this blog. It's been over a year since I completed my LCP term for AIESEC Calgary, so it feels a bit nostalgic thinking back to it. Four years in AIESEC, and I'm unsure what I should write about.

To say that AIESEC has changed me would be an understatement. Each year that I continued with AIESEC, I was putting myself outside of my comfort zone, which I believe is the scariest and most fulfilling experience ever. What I value the most from my years in AIESEC, are the people I've met, and the lessons I've learned. 

  Marinel and members of her EB in 2010-11

During my AIESEC experience...I was part of two amazing Executive Boards that both challenged and supported me. I had an inspiring group of LCPs. I traveled with an awesome group of people during my exchange in Malaysia. I experienced successes and failures. And I danced and cheered with all my energy in about a dozen conferences. I experienced so many new things, laughed, and cried (a lot). Because of AIESEC, I am now a more confident person who sees challenges as an exciting learning opportunity, and will never let fear of failure stop me from doing what I want.

  For those who registered for NLDC 2013, Congratulations! And I hope you also have a learning filled AIESEC experience!!!! ^_^ 

- Marinel Hizon, Local Committee President AIESEC Calgary, 2011-12 

I was introduced to AIESEC in my first semester at the University of Calgary in 2008. I have been a member over the last five years and have gained a great deal as a result. What attracted me to the organization initially was my desire to hone my presentation skills and become a more effective speaker. The organization’s “work hard play hard” attitude resonated with me and I have remained an active participant over the last five years.

In my time in AIESEC I have worked in a variety of roles. I gained the skills that I was looking to develop, but also saw huge personal growth in other areas. I saw my corporate network expand, my circle of friends widen, my cultural perceptions grow and, most importantly, I saw myself find a niche where I could facilitate real impact. Through the organization I have been able to travel across Canada to attend conference designed to improve on soft skills. When I reached a point where my own competencies were developed, I was given the unique opportunity to to share what I had learned with others and be the one doing the training.

What truly differentiates AIESEC as an organization is its commitment to student leadership. Not only was I a member, I was given tasks to do, deliverables to accomplish, and I was able to take ownership of my own action. I was challenged time and again to step out of my comfort zone and try different roles, the result is a tapestry of experiences have given me a competitive edge when talking to interviewers.

The quality of experiences that I have had and the lifelong friends I have gained is what defined my experience. Your future is what you make of it; don’t miss out.

Hey Delegates! We would love it if you could please prepare for Y2B by checking out the Neutral Footprint Program that Paul Hunt, Director of Sustainability at Enbridge, will be presenting on May 3. 

        The Neutral Footprint program is an ambitious plan to stabilize Enbridge's environmental footprint. They are designed to "reduce the company's environmental impact where it is felt most". Please click HERE for more details!  

  And check out this video!