When you look up normal in the dictionary, this (or anything similar) is the definition that you will get. Although this definition probably wouldn’t surprise you, it is still a pretty vague description. Who decides what is the conforming standard, usual, typical, or...
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How to… A cover letter
Once you have found that perfect internship and are ready to apply for the position, you have to make sure that your application package is just as perfect. That package definitely includes your resume and a cover letter. But how do you write that cover letter? Here...
Never forget to love
From the Netherlands to Greece – after 4 hours flight plus 3,5 hours by bus I arrived at my destination: Patras! The third biggest city in Greece, located in the north-west. It was smaller than I expected, but with very beautiful sea and mountain views. In the late...
Exchange Standards – what are they?
Exchange Standards - what are they? By Jesler van Houdt What are the exchange standards? The AIESEC exchange standards are 16 promises from us to you. They describe what you can expect from us once you decide to go abroad with AIESEC. Why does AIESEC have exchange...
Visiting the children of the Aspiration Fund, Vietnam
The children see that there are people who care about them and support them. Arriving in Que Phong, Nghe An, Vietnam During my volunteering project in Vietnam, I had the opportunity to visit a village where 20 orphans from Aspiration Fund live. Aspiration Fund is...
How to engage your audience when holding a presentation
How to engage your audience when holding a presentation Most of us started giving presentations during our time in the education system. Whether it was in elementary school, or you held off until high school, we’ve all stood in front of a classroom once. When I had to...