AIESEC Internships in Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar

on Feb 19 in Exchange

There are new opportunities posted on the AIESEC Salaam Program Website! For example, there’s a new TN looking for someone experienced in AutoCAD and Photoshop posted. Check out some cool videos, pictures, and up-to-date opportunities in the Gulf Arab states by visiting http://salaamprogram.weebly.com/.

AIESEC in The Daily Texan!

on Nov 24 in LC

We got a write up! Check out this article recently published in The Daily Texan on how AIESEC encourages UT students and recent graduates to sign up and find work opportunities that match their interests abroad, featuring an interview with AIESEC Austin’s President, Lauren Tipton!

Program Aids in Job Placement Abroad for Multiple Fields

Middle East/North Africa Info Session

on Nov 09 in LC

Come join AIESECers for this university-wide info session to learn more about the culture and way of life in the Middle East/North Africa region! We will be introducing AIESEC and how our organization works to send students abroad, ranging from developmental to business-centered traineeships at 8 weeks, during the summertime, or even a whole year!

We will have guest speakers from ASA and Arabic food galore, so don’t miss out! Come see how AIESEC can immerse you in the fascinating cultures of the Middle East and North Africa!

When: Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m.

Where: GSB 3.104

AIESEC’s Endorsements

on Nov 04 in AIESEC
As the world’s largest student run organization, AIESEC offers young
people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and
to get experience and skills that matter today. These efforts have been
recognized worlwide, and AIESEC has received several endorsements from
influential leaders. Check out what President Bill Clinton, President
Ronald Reagan, and British Prime Minister John Major (just to name a few!)
had to say about AIESEC!

As the world’s largest student run organization, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter today. These efforts have been recognized worlwide, and AIESEC has received several endorsements from influential leaders over the years.

Check out what President Bill Clinton, President Ronald Reagan, and British Prime Minister John Major (just to name a few) had to say about AIESEC!

A compiled list of AIESEC’s endorsements is available here

An article about President John F. Kennedy’s experience with AIESEC is available here.

International Education Week 2009

on Oct 07 in LC

International Education Week (utiew.wordpress.com) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.This annual initiative aims to promote international understanding and build support for international educational exchange by encouraging the development of programs that prepare Americans to live and work in a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the United States. First held in 2000, International Education Week is celebrated today in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Exchanges are critical to developing mutual understanding and respect, building leadership abroad, fostering an appreciation for the U.S., and investing in the future relationship between Americans and people around the world.

  • According to Open Doors, 241,791 U.S. students studied abroad in 2006/07.
  • International education prepares U.S. citizens to live, work, and compete in the global economy.
  • International education is also a vital service industry, contributing more than $15.5 billion to the U.S. economy.
  • According to Open Doors, 623,805 international students from over 200 countries studied in the U.S. in 2007/08
  • The more than 40,000 students, scholars and other exchange participants that the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs supports are in the vanguard of the hundreds of thousands of students and scholars who come to the United States and study abroad each year.
  • International cooperation on education contributes to education reform and education solutions for the U.S. and for our partner nations.

AIESEC Austin at IEW

AIESEC Austin will he hosting a session, “How to Get an Internship Abroad“, during IEW, on October 18th.

Spring 2010 RoKS OCP Application

on Oct 07 in AIESEC

The MOTXCOKS region just had one of our best RoKS ever with Birte, Noufel, an amazing conference team, and almost 100 delegates!

If you would like to play a vital role in the fastest growing region in the US apply now to be OCP of the Spring 2010 MOTXCOKS RoKS! We need an awesome, motivated AIESECer for the job who wants to take the next step with their leadership and plan an earth shattering conference.

The application is available here.

Applications are due by midnight on November 1, 2009. Apply now!

AIESEC in the news!

on Sep 21 in AIESEC

We got a write up! Check out this article recently published on CollegeRecruiter.com on the important role international internships can play in making students more globally competitive, featuring an interview with AIESEC US’ own Andrew King!

AIESEC Internships Foster Understanding and Improve Students’ Marketability

Because the current job market is filled to overflowing with talented entry level job seekers, it has become increasingly necessary for candidates to find ways to stand out in a positive way from their competition. One way to do that is by participating in an international internship.

*NOTE: This story is taken from the AIESEC US Voice Newsletter

Fall ’09 Recruitment Underway

on Aug 26 in LC

It’s that time of year again, and AIESEC Austin’s recruitment efforts are gearing up. We’ll be tabling and hosting info sessions for all those that are interested in joining.

If you are interested in getting involved locally, or just have an interest in going abroad, you’ll want to attend one of our info sessions. The times for this semester are listed below:

August 31, 7:00 PM @ UTC 1.130
September 2, 7:00 PM @ UTC 1.118
September 8, 6:00 PM @ GAR 1.126
September 10, 6:00 PM @ UTC 1.102

At the information sessions, you’ll be briefed on what AIESEC is all about, and how you an apply. When you are ready to apply, go to our Online Membership Application.

New website!

on Jul 24 in LC

Welcome to AIESEC Austin’s new website! Feel free to take a look around.

Even though the information is the same, there is a lot that’s different about our new website. The most obvious difference (hopefully an improvement) is the visual facelift. However, there are also several other new features.

For one, this news blog! Here, @Austin’s EB can post updates about goings-on and other information. We’ve got an RSS feed, so it’s easy to keep up with the latest news.

We also have the capability to host personal blogs. While not active now, we can allow either local members or visiting students to blog about their @ experiences in Austin.

The new site is built entirely on WordPress, which means ease of management and a host of plugins and features like comments, forums, fully-integrated photo albums, and much more.

We’ll be expanding the site throughout the coming semester, so be sure to check back soon!