Author: Noelle Guirola

  In the third of our series of survival guides, we are going to take you through how to “survive” in a new city! It’s a bit simpler compared to an airport, or for the summer heat, but these tips will be very useful in helping you acclimatize to your temporary new home. Public Transport […]

  Let’s face it: airports are never fun. Eternal queues, expensive snacks, people everywhere and nowhere comfortable to sit. It’s enough to make anyone go mad! But we’ve got a brief survival guide to help you through the worst of the airport experience.   1. Leave plenty of time  Despite how much we as people […]

It’s the middle of the summer, you’re probably on holiday, an exchange, or planning on doing that. You’re all packed up and ready to go, but before you hop on that flight, bus, or train, here are a few tips and tricks for surviving the summer heat! 1. Stay Hydrated! Stop us if you’ve heard […]

Using your professional experience going forward is something that sounds simple, but really isn’t. Do you want it to define your career, or are you more interested in the cross-disciplinary skills that your experiences have given? Are you using your experience to commit to a singular type of role or job, or are you seeking […]

When it comes to finding that perfect placement, it can be a bother finding what skills to put on your CV. Allow us to help you: here are a few essential skills we think will make your CV that little bit better than the competition! Skill: Public Speaking – the ability to give speeches, talk […]

Stories are there to inspire others and to teach others. In AIESEC our exchanges are these impactful experiences that can inspire others, and the world along with it. That is why this competition was created: to collect impactful stories. In short, we will be rewarding some of you for sharing your story with us and sending us […]

So, you’ve been accepted, you’ve paid, and you’re ready to go! But before you go on your merry adventure, here’s a list of things you should ensure you’ve either done or will do in plenty of time, before you head away.  Visas and Work Permits: do you have the necessary documentation? Always remember to […]

This summer you could be the one to go on a free volunteering project (no £450 service fee) to a Morocco. How can you participate to win the free exchange? Get started by signing up and completing your profile. If you already signed up, make sure that your profile is properly filled out. Browse through […]

You´ve applied, you´ve been accepted. Well done! So, are you ready to go on the exchange now? To facilitate the upcoming procedure, on here I´ve put together a short checklist for everything you have to remember doing before going on the exchange. At the end of the article, you can also find a printable for […]

This morning, when I was scrolling through Instagram, I noticed that there are plenty of people who seem to travel the world at all times. For many people, this is a dream coming true. And being a Millennial, I also suffer from a serious case of wanderlust: I want to travel to as many places […]