5 Steps Process

The 5 steps process is really simple.

                                                                           Credits: AIESEC Curtin's website

Step 1: Apply though your University's AIESEC organisation. I applied through AIESEC Curtin in 2012. I was contracted to meet up for a coffee chat. This coffee chat that I went to was basically a chat to find out why I was interested to go on an AIESEC exchange. It also allowed me to know more about the process & it was an opportunity for me to ask questions.

Step 2: I was then contacted for an interview which is also known as the Member Review Board (MRB). I had a group interview as well as an individual interview. As long as you are well prepared for the interview and you have the right motivations to go on an AIESEC exchange, you should be fine :)  

Step 3: I passed the interview! After paying $600, I was listed as an Exchange Participant (EP) on myaiesec.net. I was taught how to search for projects on myaiesec.net 

Step 4: I had an exchange officer (AIESEC Curtin's member) who helped me throughout the "search" process. I was interested in teaching English in Taiwan. When I found a project that I like, I contacted my exchange officer. She helped me to apply and organize an interview with the AIESEC project manager (AIESEC member) in Taiwan. I had a 20 minutes Skype interview with the project manager. I talked about myself, my interests and my skills etc. I was told that it will take around 1 to 2 weeks for me to know an outcome. 

Step 5: I was successfully matched to a project. There was an exchange outgoing preparation seminar that I was meant to go to. However, I couldn't make it as I used to work on Saturdays. This outgoing preparation seminar will help EPs to be well prepared for their exchange program. I highly recommend you to go. You will meet other EPs and they might be going to the same country as you; buddy! ;)

Please note that you have to apply for VISA. 
(Different countries have different regulations)


Question: When should you apply? 

Answer: As soon as you can or at least 2 months in advance so that you can give yourself enough time to search for a project, book cheap air tickets etc. However, some projects are only listed 1 month before the project starts. Even though it's good to be open to different projects/countries, please do not rush into something that you are not interested in. 


Next post; My First Day in Taiwan

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