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UCL - SOAS
Annual Report 2012/13
CONTENTS
Foreword What is AIESEC? Programmes We Oer How Can I Get Involved? What Makes AIESEC UCL-SOAS Special A Word From the President The Numbers Companies: Global Internship Programme Companies: Sponsorship and External Events Students: Go Global Exchange Programme Students: Become An AIESEC Member Vision and Mission For 2014 Junior Chamber International (JCI) The Team Closing Thoughts 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
AIESEC UCL-SOAS Annual Report 2012/13 Published by AIESEC UCL-SOAS in Sept 2013 All rights reserved
FOREWORD
Leaders imagine a world that they would like to be a part of, a world worth ghting for. Seth Godin
interdependent and interconnected era in human history a reality we know as the hyper-connected world. This reality presents a new leadership context, shaped by adaptive challenges as well as transformational opportunities. These changing parameters require new type of Leadership (Davos 2013). In this context, what is the role of a youth organisation? What is the world the youth of today wants to ght for? How can an organisation utilise the Power of Youth? AIESEC tells the story of youth. Our international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential, and to make a positive impact on society. Globally, AIESEC creates over 21,000 youth stories through our exchange programmes, providing an Inner and Outer Journey our model of developing leadership.
This year,
AIESEC UK has set the ambition to double the output of the organisation to Develop Responsible, Global Leaders, and become the Key contributor to the Global Plenary. I am proud to say that we have achieved that and more. I have been inspired for the past year by our dedicated members, who worked relentlessly for a bigger cause, a very humble cause. Furthermore, I am more than proud to be able to recognise AIESEC in UCL-SOAS for having shown leadership by example. AIESEC UCL-SOAS has been a Key contributor to the National Plenary in the past year. They have truly managed to make an impact on their student body and corporate society. Having delivered 40 exchange experiences the previous year, AIESEC UCL-SOAS in 2012/13 has had an outstanding growth by
Best regards,
Leo Szivo
WHAT IS AIESEC?
AIESEC is a non-pro t studentrun organisation that promotes international exchange and youth leadership development. We develop future leaders with a global understanding by sending students abroad for exchange, and bringing graduates from abroad to the UK for internships.
AIESEC currently operates inover 110 countries. This gives our partners the chance to engage with students of highest potential from31 of the worlds top 50 universities.
There are many dierent committees of AIESEC, and AIESEC UCL-SOAS is one of the many branches within the UK. We are a joint society, consisting of University College London (UCL) and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).
PROGRAMMES WE OFFER
For Companies & Graduates
AIESEC UCL-SOAS brings talent from around the world to work for partner companies in the UK. Graduates from the UK are sent abroad to work for partner companies in foreign countries. Multilingual skills? IT skills?
For Students
AIESEC UCL-SOAS gives students an opportunity to volunteer for 6 weeks in a foreign country of their choice.
Indonesia?
China?
Engineering skills?
Cambodia?
Egypt?
the society. My time in de ned by what they want out of university is not enriched by it. It can be either intense and the grades that I achieved, but challenging, or it can simply be
I t is quite dicult
rather, it was made meaningful by the people whom I share a common aim with, and also through an incredibly international platform where ideas and words meet no boundaries.
something to ll up your CV. Once you nd the connection between the AIESEC values and your beliefs, it will be an incredible journey that shapes who you are today.
to summarise my AIESEC experience because my journey in AIESEC literally transformed my views and perspectives in life. It is a platform for you to learn and fail, a place to discover new potentials where our education
Recently, I had the opportunity to volunteer in Estonia for 6 weeks. It was an amazing experience that allowed me to immerse and understand a dierent culture. More importantly, my work was
Best regards,
Benjamin Chuah
President of AIESEC UCL-SOAS 12/13
THE NUMBERS
AIESEC UCL-SOAS sent 90 students on exchange this year to around 15 countries, including, but not limited to the countries below. We brought 2 graduates to work in London in 2012/13.
Note: Graphics are for illustration purposes only, they do not re ect absolute numbers.
Brazil
China
From Brazil
Colombia Egypt
AIESEC UCL-SOAS received 516 applications for our Go Global Exchange Programme. 132 people accepted their oer, and 90 people embarked on their life-exchanging journey.
Applications
Paid
Went
We received the highest number of applications out of all the committees in the UK, and also sent the highest number of students abroad. 980 97 1,651 1,200 10,433 7,471
Income 12/13
Expenditure
51,450
25,805
Internship Fees
Exchange Fees
Other Income
Other Expenditure
COMPANIES
GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
- INCOMING EXCHANGE TEAM (ICX)
Our Global Internship Programme is simple and customised.
AIESEC can provide your company with high-calibre human resources solutions through our access to talent from over 113 countries with a wide range of quali cations and skills to t into your business. In addition, our talent have well-established global networks, proven leadership experience and foreign market insight. Our programme is hassle-free and customised. We select 3 - 5 best candidates based on your requests for you to interview. AIESEC is supported by the OISCinTier 5 Visa applications,truly ensuring your access to talent anywhere in the world. AIESEC interns bring an international spirit and culture to the work environment, thereby enriching corporate diversity, and
AIESECs GIP provides companies with talent that cannot be easily sourced within the UK.
MY GIP EXPERIENCE
sharing unique insights into world markets. Using our global network, we are able to recruit candidates uent in speci c languages and with skills that may be dicult to source for within the UK. AIESEC is a global non-pro t organisation. We oer cost ecient sourcing and recruitment with an incomparable global reach, making us very competitive compared to conventional employment agencies.
My experience here in London through the AIESEC programme has been phenomenal!
COMPANIES
SPONSORSHIP & EXTERNAL EVENTS
- EXTERNAL RELATIONS TEAM (ER)
Above: The Nyanga Panpipes Society shows o their musical skills at the Global Village 12/13 Left: Group photo at the London Youth Conference 12/13
External events is the reason that makes AIESEC UCL-SOAS stand out from the other LCs.
This is the third year that we have organised our Global Village event. We showcased over 20 dierent national cultures through 30 dierent societies in UCL, allowing participants to experience a rich global diversity within the proximity of the campus. The food, performances and displays attracted over 700 participants, which was a record number of turnout for this event. Momentum is building and we are optimistic that next year we will see greater numbers! With the theme of Rede ning Success, the AIESECJCI London Youth Conference provided a platform for 100 youths to share their dreams, and to empower themselves to achieve their goals. Speakers including hedge fund consultant Muzaar Khan shared their stories with the audience, empowering them to rede ne success and achieve their dreams. This conference was met with very positive feedback and we will continue to host this in the years to come, with the aim of making this the biggest and most anticipated event for youths in London every year. This year, we liaised with HostelsClub, STA, TargetJobs and CIMA for nancial and logistics support for our events and programmes for the year. We are extremely grateful for the assistance that our valued liaising partners have extended. In the coming year, we look forward to increasing our number of partners, and we have faith that with your support we can deliver a bigger impact on our members and our local community.
DECEMBER OCTOBER
FEBRUARY
7 London Youth Conference
Global Village
STUDENTS
MY EXCHANGE EXPERIENCE
GO GLOBAL
- OUTGOING EXCHANGE TEAM (OGX)
AIESEC UCL-SOAS is the rst committee in AIESEC UK history to have broken the milestone of raising 100 exchange participants.
In 2012-13, we have facilitated 132 people to go on exchange within the span of 9 months, with 90 people who actually embarked on their life-changing journey. With these gures in mind, it is worth noting that AIESEC UCL-SOAS is the rst committee in AIESEC UK history to have broken the milestone of raising 100 exchange experiences. We are proud to state that we have oered our EPs with the highest quality service possible, working around the clock to ensure that their queries and needs are being met. For this reason our EPs have found their matching process quick, ecient and sustainable.
Moreover, we continue to oer support to our EPs whilst they are in a foreign country, acting as a communication link between them and their hosting AIESEC chapters. Should you be reading this now and are spurred on by the desire to join us on exchange next year, then this is the right time to do it. Our team will ensure you the highest quality exchange possible to countries as geographically, culturally and economically diverse such as Tunisia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Colombia, China, Brazil and Kenya, on a range of projects from education and healthcare to environmental protection. With this in mind, the best summer experience imaginable remains within your grasp, at the edge of your very own ngertips.
STUDENTS
BECOME AN AIESEC MEMBER
- TALENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (TM)
Jailbreaking for charity David (left) and his teammates Aravin (centre) and Lydia (right) travelled 589 km from London to Cologne without using a single pound! The team raised a total of 317.50 which was entirely donated to Shelter from the Storm to provide accommodation and food for the homeless.
DECEMBER FEBRUARY
Christmas Mentoring Dinner
MARCH JUNE
We have already established a Local Advisory Board, which consists of a group of extremely passionate AIESEC alumni and experienced JCI (Junior Chamber International) board members. The newly formed board will Dream Big. provide our Local Committee with unrivalled expertise in human resource Act Bigger. and exchange management. Developing responsible global leaders has always been the motto of AIESEC around the world. Through our unique exchange and team experiences, we hope to help more youths to realise their potential, and to take the initiative to undertake the challenges that the world faces.
In the coming year, UCL-SOAS will continue our tradition and soar to greater heights. Our vision for next year is "Dream big. Act bigger". Actions speak
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JCI and AIESEC have ocial partnerships at global, national and local levels. As we share our successes and support each other through our challenges, we mutually bene t as organisations. In 2013/14 our ambitions are higher than ever before. Our joint eorts and ability are witnessed in the reviews of those attending our events and in our teams. We believe that actively actualising dreams far exceeds even the best of passive ideas. Between September 2013 and December 2015 JCI and AIESEC will seek to continue the legacy of creating great moments that we can carry in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
Dexter Dash
Vice President of JCI London 12/13
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Jo Stefani VP OGX
Angel Lok VP TM
Tammy Lai VP ER
CLOSING THOUGHTS
reading this annual report, and that you have gained insights into the workings of our youth organisation. Despite our relative youth, we are committed to undertaking the challenge of making a positive impact on our community. As we start the new year, we hope that more youths will develop into responsible global leaders, who will promote peace through cultural understanding. As the incoming leadership team of AIESEC UCL-SOAS 13/14, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the outgoing leadership team. The legacy that
they have built will be passed on to the incoming team. However, your special connection with AIESEC UCL-SOASdoes notstop here. We look forward to hearing from you soon and we hope AIESEC UCL-SOAS will make a lasting impression on you and your organisation.
Best regards, With the vision of "Dream big. Act bigger" this year, we hope to be the agents of change in London and the UK and you can be a part of this. See you soon!
Chuanyu Gao
President of AIESEC UCL-SOAS 13/14
Incoming Exchange
Seek internship opportunities for foreign students with companies Attend & organise business networking events Meetings with potential partner companies Looking after interns from abroad
Outgoing Exchange
Seek exchange opportunities for UK students with other AIESEC committees Interview exchange programme applicants Maintain good relationships with other AIESEC committees and exchange participants
External Relations
Seek sponsorships and partnerships Organise open events to increase publicity Attend JCI events Maintain good relationships with partners and other AIESEC committees
Talent Management
Development sessions for members Attend national conferences Charity events Socials
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KEEP CALM
AND
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