Karla Reyes/Contributing Writer
The International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences is promoted as the world’s largest youth-run organization that promotes individual growth by working within the community. Due to the many opportunities AIESEC provides for students within the spheres of economics and commerce, the organization is popular among students seeking a degree in business administration.
AIESEC is a fastgrowing organization in FIU and around the world. Because it is a worldwide organization – being present in over 113 countries and territories – there are many great opportunities for networking. AIESEC boasts thousands of partner organizations around the globe that support them and their development of future, talented leaders. Through their internship programs, students are able to gain experience while working with very prominent global industries such as Unilever, Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent. Members of the organization are then driven by this global network and are able to contribute to positive changes in society.
While AIESEC has a lot to say about their international connections and opportunities, they are also proud to acknowledge the fact that their organization is purely “run by young people for young people,” according to aiesec.org. The organization is run by students and recent graduates, which allows for the youth to truly experience and develop skills that they will need to face the real world and their careers.
By having a youth-run organization that is active around the world, AIESEC develops future world leaders with common values and behaviors, which then allows for more positive and peaceful international interactions in the future. In fact, alumni of the organization are now working as leaders within their communities, using the skills and values from their experiences to promote and create positive changes.
Since the beginning of AIESEC, the organization has reached 1 million alumni with a current membership of 86,000. FIU’s chapter started two years ago and has continued to grow since. There are currently about 30 to 35 active members on campus, but they are still open to new members. The internship recruitment will be starting soon; the organization will be tabling and having info sessions in the week of Feb. 18. For more information on AIESEC, contact Daniel Osorio at vpcommmiami@aiesecus.org.
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