A professional internship is the most intense learning experience that we offer and
links together our global network. Each year, we provide over 8,000 members the challenging
opportunity to live and work in a foreign country in areas of management, technology, education,
and development.
Types of Internships
Management
(
examples )
internships related to administration, finance, accounting, marketing, project management, and
human resources
Development
(
examples )
usually with NGOs, internships usually relate to wide variety of
issues in community development and social responsibility.
Technological
(
examples )
internships related to management and development in web, software,
networks, and databases, in addition to engineering opportunities.
Education (
examples )
internships related to promotion, curriculum development, teaching,
and counseling in the education sector, generally teaching English.
Details and logistics
Duration: 6 weeks to 18 months
Housing and meals almost always provided
It takes between 2 - 5 weeks to find an internship and complete the
selection processes
Airfare is usually not included
Global Exchange supporters
PwC, DHL, Electrolux,
ABN-AMRO, Microsoft, Alcatel-Lucent, InBev, Artemisia, ASHOKA and literally thousands more of
different sizes and sectors from all over the world.
Come talk to one of our exchange managers during
office
hours
Interview
Schedule
an interview with one of our exchange managers during our office hours
The
interviews will be held in the office #3415 of the UNC-Chapel Hill Student Union.
While in
the office, please feel free to browse the AIESEC database and ask any questions you have about
interning with AIESEC.
The
selection process aims to ensure that everyone participating in an AIESEC exchange is suitable and
will have a positive experience while on exchange.
·With the
guidance of AIESEC Chapel Hill, find your ideal traineeship.
·The more
flexible you are in terms of geographical preferences, the better the chance are of being
matched.
·We
will then contact the Local AIESEC Committee in that region
·They
will provide you with more information and set up an interview with the professional organization
offering the internship
Preparation
Go
through a
General Preparation Seminar that covers:
Logistical
preparation.Ensuring
that you are physically and legally prepared to work in another country.
Challenge
Your Worldview.To
help you gain an understanding of issues facing the world and your own community.
Direct
Country preparation.Preparation
on the country you will be going to and also how to cope with the pressures of living in a foreign
culture.
AIESEC
preparation.Providing
you with knowledge about the exchange program and the roles of various entities.
Go
Abroad!
·Leave
for your internship
·Reception
and Integration into the AIESEC chapter in the country of your internship.
Carry
out your internship.
Participate
in social and cultural activities provided by members of the AIESEC chapter in your internship
city.
We
hope that your experience opens up a world of opportunities to create a better society for us
all. Also, if you're interested to continue your AIESEC career, you can try to take on a
leadership opportunity within your local chapter.
Megan Ballard International Studies and Political Science, 2010
Development Internship in India (2009) and Brazil (2008): megan.ballard(at)unc.edu
"I have worked to develop the needs of children living in the deepest levels of
poverty on completely opposite sides of the world. AIESEC helped me to become an amazing
leader and reach my fullest potential. I would not be half the person I am today if it were
not for the challenging, amazing, international experiences I had with AIESEC."
Frank Walker,
Business Administration, 2012
Education Internship in China (2009)
frank_walker(at)kenan-flagler.unc.edu
"Beijing took me outside of my comfort zone. While teaching English, I truly
experienced the Chinese culture which allowed me to emerge more confident and aware of my full
potential. AIESEC Chapel Hill has given me an awesome experience in China. I came back
to now work on the Business Development Team in AIESEC Chapel Hill."
Kashmira Kale,
Public Policy, 2011
Development Internship in Colombia (2009)
kashmira(at)email.unc.edu
"Colombia inspired me to have no fear and be something bigger than myself.
I taught underprivileged children English and dance, but they taught me so much more. I
wouldn't be the same person if it wasn't for AIESEC Chapel Hill."
James Knable,
Economics and Political Science, 2011
UNC-Chapel Hill
Technological Internship in Egypt (2009 & 2008)
jknable(at)email.unc.edu
“I developed myself professionally working on software development and learning Arabic.
Also I developed personally by becoming a part of Egypt's culture and learning a new social
reality. The amazing Egyptian AIESECers there really made Cairo feel like home.”
