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AIESEC provides young people with two concepts that differentiate the AIESEC experience from that of other organizations.

1 - Learning Environment

What makes a learning organization different from other organizations is how unique and different its learning environment is. AIESEC's learning environment consists of:


a) Individual discovery - The formal steps that an individual takes through the AIESEC Experience. It has been carefully designed as a self-driven structured learning experience.

b) Mentoring - Mentoring relationships provide an important source of external feedback, challenge and reflection which is very important in an individual’s development

c) Learning Circles - AIESEC Learning Circles are local learning communities. They are formed by local and international AIESECers who share a common interest in gaining experience, knowledge and networks in a common sector or topic.

d) Conference and Seminars - AIESEC holds over 470 national & international conferences every year. These conferences provide opportunities to network, develop key competencies and challenge one's worldview.

e) Team Experiences - Teams are the basis of our current organizational structure. Essentially, from the first to the last step of an individuals experience in AIESEC is taken within a team. Teams also bring to light the critical aspect of ‘learning by doing’  

f) Virtual Spaces - Our virtual spaces play the key role of tying together the entire learning environment and the entire AIESEC network.


2 - Self Discovery
 
AIESEC engages young people right in the moment when they are debating with the questions that determine the ambition and direction of their future. AIESEC’s role is to provide support and experiences that shake up their thinking and unlocks their true potential.

Life Altering Experiences

  •     Exchange Change – the challenge of living and working in another country gives you news perspectives on yourself and how you see the world
  •     Leadership Lightening Bolts – a common occurrence in AIESEC, these are the moments when other see value in your idea and ability. They give confidence and fundamentally change the role you expect to play in  situations.
  •     Inspiration Infusions – through conferences and connect with people of a similar passion, AIESEC provides you with surges of inspiration to think big.
Self-Awareness
  •     Goal Definition – we want our members to see a link between personal goals and involvement in AIESEC and develop the discipline of goal-setting.
  •     Personal Vision Creation – we support and encourage the development of visions through information and/or formal exercises and discussions.
  •     Mentorship – we cultivate mentorship relationships to provide a supportive space for feedback and guidance to your reflections and experiences.