What is AIESEC?

(Pronounced  eye-sec)

With over 45,000 members and 800,000 alumni in 110 countries (and counting) AIESEC provides students very exciting opportunities for leadership and personal development both on campus and around the world.  AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization that provides internships for students in their field of interest. There are over 8,000 internships available annually.

To learn more, visit AIESEC's global website here.

What Does AIESEC Mean?

While the acronym is now only a name, its original meaning is French for International Association of Students of Business and Economics

Who Can Participate?

We are open to every major! Our internships are split up into four categories:

• Technical- web, software, networks, databases, engineering
  
• Management- administration, finance, accounting, marketing, project management, and HR
  
• Educational- curriculum development, teaching, counseling
  
• Development- NGOs, Community development
  

Whether you are a freshman or a recent college graduate, AIESEC has something for you!

How Long Do the Internships Last?

We provide internships that last anywhere from 6-78 weeks. Most of our management and technical internships are at least 6 months long while our development and educational internships are more short term and ideal for the summer!

Is it Possible to Work for a World Recognized Company?

Yes! AIESEC partners with various corporate and non corporate organizations all over the world. Partners include (but definitely are not limited to): Alcatel-Lucent, Artemesia, Cadbury, DHL, Electrolux, Facebook, Microsoft, Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Although internships with highly recognized companies do exist in our database, we are looking for applicants who are also interested in gaining and developing their technical and soft skills by being immersed into the culture of their host country. 

"Taking 40 Interns every year and supporting other key initiatives, UBS was the first AIESEC Global Partner and has been in partnership with AIESEC for more than 40 years"

"AIESEC's relationship with Deutsche Post DHL is one of the largest global partnerships, realising over 100 interns every year across the world and supporting the recognition of AIESEC Alumni." 

What are the benefits of working for a small company?

If you are looking to make an impactful difference, you may want to consider working for a smaller company. With fewer employees, the work of each employee is more appreciated and it is very important that everyone does a good job and does their fair share of the work.

In small businesses, an intern has a higher profile. Jobs descriptions are more flexible, and you will have a greater chance to do a wider variety of tasks, take on more responsibility, and collaborate with senior management. You have the chance to make a real difference, formulate projects and carry them out from start to finish. In a small business environment, senior management is very dedicated to the company, putting both customer service and employee satisfaction at the front of their list of priorities. 

Why Should I Pursue an International Internship?

There are countless benefits for interning abroad. It shows employers that you are not afraid to get out of your comfort zone. The experience provides a perfect opportunity to develop language skills, learn more about the world, expand cultural horizons, and attain valuable work experience. 

            " I expected to be getting coffee and drawing bathrooms but here there is so much work available even the interns get to head projects.  People here actually need new buildings, so the pace of work is much faster, the scale of project is much larger, and my portfolio has grown significantly.  Here I feel like my projects will actually make an impact." 
Kim Wadelton, Architecture intern Indonesia.

            "My job is the best thing about my traineeship experience. I'm working for a small Jordanian public relations and event management firm. Right now I'm drafting press releases, planning events, hosting the media at press conferences, and meeting with clients. Jordan is so small that the work we do is almost always national or regional in scope. Most of our events are under the patronage of some member of the royal family (even if it's just the King's second cousin). Since I've been here we've held a press conference to announce the opening of a Hilton resort at the Dead Sea, planned a business meeting for the Young Entrepreneurs Association, and written press releases about everything from pharmaceuticals for neglected diseases in Africa to the opening of a new exhibit at the Children's Museum of Jordan. Everyday is something new." 
Amy Sachsenmaier Account Executive Amman, Jordan

            "Being a teacher [in China] certainly has opened my eyes to teaching as a profession, but I know there are plenty of other jobs out there that involve kids-- and I plan on exploring those options when I get back. I find there such satisfaction in working with kids and I will always thank AIESEC for helping me come to that conclusion."
Anney Reese English Teacher Wanhung, China

            "I was responsible for networking with informal investing organizations in Finland and Sweden, as long as compiling a list a similar organizations in the USA, Germany and other Baltic states.  In addition, I was able to sit in and help evaluate entrepreneurs and projects, as well as meet our some of our investors..."
John Cranshaw, Management Intern, St. Petersburg Russia

What makes an AIESEC internship different and how will the global network exemplify my experience?

Thanks to the AIESEC network, unlike on other international internships, most of our interns are welcomed into a local committee who will help you adjust to your new surroundings, integrate yourself into the new culture, and make life-long friends. 

            "The [local aiesecers] help welcome parties for the trainees where we were able to meet its members. These parties were a lot of fun and a great way for the trainees to meet LC members as well as bond with each other." 
Anna Perry Children's Environmental Education Projects, Costa Rica

            "The [local] members were very welcoming to my co-worker and me. On the first night I arrived, 5 members of the LC went out to dinner with us and got to know us. Since then we have met a lot, they have taken us places in Italy, like some nearby lakes, and I've gotten to know a few members very well."
Sarah Mundrich, English Sports Camp Instructor, Trent Italy