3. Expectations from the internship
An AIESEC internship is a practical working and learning experience for the
intern to develop academic knowledge and professional skills. Every
internship should aim to provide the Intern with the following:
a) A positive learning experience;
b) Practical skills and knowledge in a foreign environment to complement the
intern‟s higher educational background or field of career aspirations;
c) Interaction with a different social and cultural environment with a view to
gaining intercultural competencies;
d) Development of theoretical and practical leadership skills;
e) Opportunity to apply personal and professional skills, knowledge, attitudes
and values to work for the organisation as well as the host communities;
f) Develop awareness and knowledge of social issues and different practices
of the sending and hosting country;
g) Opportunity to contribute to personal and professional life goals.
h) Opportunity to work with organizations outside of AIESEC.
5. Minimum General Services
• An individual responsible person (preferably TN manager) for providing
overall services to the intern and facilitating the intern’s reception and
orientation during the first month of the internship throughout the
internship duration, unless otherwise specifically assigned.
• To have an access to platform (e.g. forum, mail group, phone number
etc.) for intern to be able to communicate with Hosting Entity members
during the whole period of internship..
6. Minimum Logistical Services
• Pick up at the airport/train/bus station by the AIESEC host LC before 11 PM
and after 5 AM. If we cannot, we outsource it to someone who can safely do
it.(Big cities – too far)
• Assistance in obtaining Internet access or other communication means like a
SIM Card, Phone etc.
• Provide assistance in the registration of each intern in the hosting country,
within the timelines mentioned by the country's law.
• Provide reasonable options for accommodation depending on Intern’s
interest and financial situation but always in accordance to national safety
conditions and minimal requirements for accommodation on the Host
Country ( Living conditions for a student of that locality).
• Provide orientation to the location and guidance for use of routine or
important services such as registering with a doctor, how to use emergency
services, public transportation, laundry, groceries, and pharmacy.
• Provide assistance in obtaining any essential service as electricity, water, gas,
etc, and in what to do if any inconvenient with these services take place.
7. Minimum Work Orientation Services
• Accompany the intern to work on the first day and orientation
• Setting expectations with the intern’s supervisor regarding expectations of
the internship job role, unless it is stated in TN form already.
• Inform all the stakeholders involved about complaint and
quitting/termination procedures
• Frequency of communication/evaluation between the Organization and
AIESEC.
• Get performance-related feedback from Organization or Hosting Entity on a
regular basis throughout the internship
8. Minimum AIESEC Integration Services
• Introduction the local AIESEC reality and culture if Intern wants
• Provide communication platform for the intern to connect with other
members of the LC (e.g. Local committee meetings/events)
• Provide opportunities for the intern to become involved in AIESEC
activities related to their interests and goals if Intern is interested.
9. Minimum Cultural Integration Services
• Information about places of interest for the intern to visit (at least though
country wiki in form of website links)
• Local cultural norms, including those related to dress, greeting, and
traditions and law policies (at least though country wiki in form of website
links)
10. Minimum Cultural Integration Services
• Information about places of interest for the intern to visit (at least though
country wiki in form of website links)
• Local cultural norms, including those related to dress, greeting, and
traditions and law policies (at least though country wiki in form of website
links)
