Students
There are two routes you can take to become involved with AIESEC Austin. You can 1) join the AIESEC Austin chapter and help us serve UT students, and/or 2) apply to go on an internship abroad.
If you want to join us and help fellow UT students find internships abroad, as well as help bring in international students, please follow the instructions below.
The process to become a member of AIESEC Austin begins every semester when our chapter holds info sessions.
RoKS Spring
All LC members: please register for RoKs Spring 2013. There are two forms you must complete: the first one is for AIESEC US records (and is required for registration), and the second is for our LC records.
AIESEC Austin is divided into 7 teams:
ICX (Incoming Exchange): Focuses on business partnerships and traineeships for incoming students from other countries.
AD (Account Delivery): Fills international internship positions with local companies
OGX (Outgoing Exchange): Helps connect students on campus with internships abroad.
TM (Talent Management): Takes care of recruiting members and ensures that AIESEC members are getting the most of their AIESEC experience.
IM (Information Management): Updates the website and makes sure that all AIESEC teams are informed of the chapter’s overall progress.
COMM (Communications): Focuses on marketing and brand management as well as maintaining relations with alumni and other student organizations on campus.
F (Finance): Budgets and maintains AIESEC finances.
Go Abroad
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For an informational meeting, please apply on www.aieseconline.net.
How to Apply
To apply for an internship abroad through AIESEC Austin, which can be done year-round, go to the AIESEC Exchange website and create an account to start the process. If you have any questions, please fill out the contact form to the right and we will respond as soon as possible.
General information on AIESEC internships can be found at the international AIESEC website.
You can also read our Internship FAQ
To me, AIESEC brings together many elements that I’m passionate about: leadership opportunities, work experience, meeting people abroad, and exploring a new environment. I’m interested in medicine and chose Indonesia because working somewhere with a high HIV rate could give me a new, broader understanding of public health. The community I lived in gave me a revived sense of purpose, and the modest living conditions of the people I encountered fostered a new-found appreciation for simple living.
- Teresa Chueng | Interned in Bandung, Indonesia in Summer 2010
Internship FAQ
What countries are involved in the exchange program?
AIESEC is present in over 110 countries all over the world. It is very likely that the country you are interested in is involved with AIESEC. For a complete list, see the international AIESEC website.
How do I apply?
Go to the AIESEC Exchange website and start the application! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contact us and we will respond asap.
1) Be a student or maximum 2 years after you finish you degree.
2) Under the age of 30.
3) Pass the individual interview review board.
4) Looking to learn about other cultures and developing leadership skills.
Is there a selection process?
Should there be a lot of applicants, AIESEC will not be able to consider every application. We do our best to match an applicant’s preferences with the many internships available. Much of the process depends on good timing and the applicant’s flexibility. University marks are not considered.
What types of internships does AIESEC offer?
There are 4 types of internships:
- Management Traineeship (might include HR, marketing, sales, accounting)
- Technical Traineeship (might include engineering, design, coding)
- Development Traineeship (might include NGOs, community volunteer, social work)
- Educational Traineeship (might include language teaching, cultural education)
Do I need to look for living accommodations myself?
No, you do not need to. The local committee at the city you will be traveling to will take care of all accommodations. The great thing about doing an internship through AIESEC is that local AIESECers will assist you during the internship, so you don’t have to worry!
More concretely, the members of this hosting local committee organize your accommodation, pick you up from the airport / station, show you around in the city and accompany you to work on your first day. In addition, they will integrate you into their activities, organize events for you and the other interns and help you get to know the people and culture of your host country. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will keep in contact with you and support you in every possible way.
Is there a fee for obtaining the internship?
Yes, there is an initial application fee and once you obtain an intership, there are additional fees depending on the country and duration.
How long are the internships?
Internships range from 6 weeks to 18 months.
How does AIESEC differ from other providers of internships?
AIESEC does not define itself as provider of internships only. Rather, AIESEC offers you many different opportunities to discover and develop your potential. Although an internship abroad is an essential part of the experience you can gain in AIESEC, it is closely linked to other experiences rather than separated from them.
What does the AIESEC Exchange Program offer?
The AIESEC Exchange Program offers you the possibility to have an intense cultural experience in one of its 110 member countries. AIESEC in your home country prepares you for the internship, while the section in the host country helps you apply for visa and work permit and organizes your accommodations. In addition, the host committee take care of you as soon as you are there, familiarizing you with the culture and organizing events where you can get to know other interns.