Volume 1, Issue 1 25th May, 2012

Dear Readers, Welcome to the first edition of the AIESEC UDSM’s newsletter, The Eagle Heights Newslet-ter. Being the first publication, this issue brings to you a lot of vital information you need to know about AIESEC UDSM Local Chapter and about AIESEC in general. On behalf of the whole editing team I would love to take this op-portunity to welcome all of you to read , enjoy and be inspired. >>Editor in chief, Mtabazi Simon

Inside the issue.

AIESEC HISTORY: ..nowadays AIESEC is the international plat-form for young people to discover and develop their potential… >> page 1

EB Elections : They say, “one by one makes a bundle” and indeed it prevailed. Members started apply slowly, those endorsing be-came busier and busier but it paid off ... >> page 2

CAREER FAIR 2012: The highlights of what happened on career fair and what you can learn about the event. >> page 3

1948 2012 What began in 1948 as an organization to help develop "friendly relations" between member countries is now a global association with activities in 89 different countries and territories. The founding members of AIESEC started to build the organization between 1946 - 1948, but a clear identity was defined in 1948 and later in 1949 at the Stockholm Congress.

89 students participated in the Exchange Program in 1949 and Exchange was defined as the core activity of the organization. In the coming years more and more countries joined the network and AIESEC became global in a very short period by being present on all the continents. The number of students and organizations involved in the exchange program grew rapidly and constantly, reaching 2467 exchanges by the end of 1960 and 4232 by the end of 1970. Seminars were first introduced as part of trainees' reception experiences, in a proposal from AIESEC in Germany in 1961. It was well received by other countries, and a general set of seminar topics to be addressed was proposed and accepted. They were mainly economic in nature, and for the first time AIESEC was addressing specific issues in its activities-stated clearly in a non-political way. At the 1974 International Congress in Bordeaux, an important motion was passed:

the minimum length of an Exchange traineeship had to be 6 weeks. This measure improved the quality of our Exchanges. In 1976 an International Theme Programme was established that focused all international, regional, and local seminars on specific topics. This idea continued and grew through various stages. After this the focus of the organization was on addressing global themes besides the traditional Exchange Program. Themes like International Trade, Management Education, Sustainable development, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Responsibility were discussed at local, national and global seminars. In the late 90's the discussion about the relevance of the organization brought the Exchange Program on the main agenda and more and more effort was put in ensuring growth in this area. Information systems were developed to make the process faster and easier. Insight I was launched in 1997 and Insight II in 2001. As the focus of the organization was the exchange program again, the number of exchanges started to grow. Looking for more relevance, nowadays AIESEC is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential. Our innovative approach to developing young people focuses on taking a proactive role, developing self-awareness and a personal vision, building networks, and developing capacity to drive change. We do this through an international platform of opportunities that provides over 5,000 leadership opportunities, 3,500 work abroad opportunities, 350 conferences, and virtual tools to build networks. Source << http://www.aiesec.org/cms/aiesec/AI/

Asia%20Pacific/SINGAPORE/about/history/ >>

AIESEC HISTORY

10 Tips FOR TRAVEL-ERS: Don’t get stuck before or during your journey. Get the basics on how to pre-pare yourself for a fun trip to your destination << page 2 & 3

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W e have compiled a great deal of packing tips which will help you pack before your any either abroad or local

trip after years of travelling, we thought we should share them with other travelers setting out.

1. Security and Keeping Details Safe

Scan your passport, passport photos and paper tickets (if not the e type) in. Store this (in an email for e.g.) in your web based

email account. You can also store the details of your emergency 'lost card' telephone numbers in your web based email account so

you know who to contact if your credit card or ATM card is lost or stolen. This way, even if you lose everything, you have

immediate access your all important information. You can even email the details page of your passport to the embassy or

consulate when applying for a new one.

O n 22nd March 2012 the LCVP application forms were released and a few weeks after, the LCP forms. The questions “

should I apply? ” , “ Am I able ” , ran across many members’ mind… As the saying goes, “one by one makes a bundle”, one

form after another were being received by the TM Meshack Kayila. Infact when asked how many forms he got in his email, all

he could say was “ total 19, 9 sent on one day ”. AIESECers’ started to apply one at a time and it paid off in the end — “ It took

me a lot of consultation and decision making to decide whether to apply or not but in the end I decided to just do it. “ says

Simon (one of the applicants ). Over 15 members were known to go in for EB experience by 15th April.

As in every legitimate selection process / sorting / election or whatever name you might give it, the applicants have to

give there story — Interviews. “ … seems I was in control, but one question made me forget my name hahhahha… “ say Tuzo .D

who by the way is the new Local Chapter President (LCP) Elect of AIESEC UDSM ( clapssss ). There is an AIESEC UDSM saying

that says “ It has never been easier “ and that’s what most applicants and election panelists would say about the whole election

period. To cut the long story short, by 29th April the successful candidates were selected. What followed, applicants were “ put on

the market for auction “ and the AIESECers put in their bids and then the new EB team was born.

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10 Tips FOR TRAVELERS

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O n 5th & 6th of May, another page was penned down

when AIESEC Tanzania Career Fair 2012 became a

remarkable event of its own kind with over 26 companies

and 6 universities present at Nkurumah Hall

( Univeristy of Dar es salaam). With the opening from Dr.

Rutashobya, the event became cheerful as people’s

expectations were met. Students from IFM, ARU, MZUMBE,

USTAWI, TIA, MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL, UDSM and

others all were on-site. Thanks to African Barrick Gold, KPMG,

Ernst & Young, Standard Chartered, FNB, FBME, CRDB, TIB,

Total, Serengeti Breweries, Coca Cola, Tigo, Indiafrica, Biz

Logics, HRSTA, Precision Air, Heritage Insurance, Real

Insurance, Songas, Bank of Africa and Garry Vero for attend-

ing >>>>

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Also consider writing your home and

destination address (and mobile number if you

have one) on a self-adhesive sticky label to

stick INSIDE your luggage in a visible place. If your luggage is

lost and the baggage label has come off, at least the airline can

still figure out whose luggage it is.

2. Backpack Tips

When you are packing things into a backpack, place the lighter

items at the bottom and the heavier ones on top. Your bag will

feel lighter this way as the pack rests on your lower back. It is

also smart to place the things you use the most on top. Dirty

clothes are perfect to pack at the bottom of a backpack. If you

are still trying to decide on the right backpack. Take only half a

tube of toothpaste rolled up tight, store shampoo in small

containers, only take half a roll of toilet paper (for emergencies

only) and crush it so the middle is folded.

3. Split up clothes when travelling with others

When you are flying somewhere and especially if you have a

few stopovers, divide the clothes between different

suitcases/backpacks/bags etc. If one persons luggage doesn't

arrive at the destination, they'll still have clean clothes available.

Airlines generally don't compensate lost luggage for the first

24 - 48 hours so this will save you money if it happens to you.

4. Clothes

Pack only what you know you will use and if you are travelling

for more than three weeks, plan to wash on the road. You can

cut back on the number of clothes items by packing

multi-purpose clothing, for example items that can both be worn

during the day and as sleepwear.

5. Pack in Plastic

Pack everything in clear plastic bags (preferably zip lock),

divided into items e.g. underwear, t-shirts, shorts etc. before

packing in your suitcase or backpack. One plastic bag for each

type of clothing. This is extremely useful in various ways. When

you unpack your bag you just take out a series of bags and you

can see immediately what you want. So an overnight stay

somewhere just means taking 1 item out of a bag - no

rummaging!! In addition, if you have to unpack at customs etc,

instead of having to disgorge all your clothing etc out in front of

everybody, you can calmly take maybe 5/6 bags out, the

contents of which can be clearly seen by the officials. To repack

then is also dead easy. Just be sure not to leave your plastic

bags lying around if you are travelling in nature!

6. Carry-On

Keep any medication and important papers in your carry-on

bag. On long flights with multiple stopovers (especially if flying

via London, LA or other major airports), packing a fresh change

of clothes is a good idea as bags tend to get delayed or lost on

long haul, multiple stop flights. You don't want to end up stuck

without medication, clothes or your important papers even if it

is just for a few days.

7. Small Bottles

Use small bottles to pack toiletries and other small items. You

can also use small bottles to repack shampoo or lotions so that

you don't have to always carry a big bottle with you. This is

especially useful if you normally take these items in your

carry-on luggage.

8. Suitcase lovers

For those using suitcases without a divider. A piece of cardboard

makes an excellent divider and helps keep your clothes

organized and neat as you are able to lay them out flat on the

cardboard. It also makes airport inspections a lot less of a

hassle as you can lift out your divider with clothes on top .

CAREER FAIR 2012

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I chose to participate in an AIESEC exchange to get

experience working in a brand new environment, where I would be exposed to a new culture. AIESEC truly reflects my values, as I believe experiencing a different environment out of your comfort zone, is vital in expanding your knowledge and provides you with a chance to learn from new people by immersing yourself in a culture unknown to you. Arriving to Dar es Salaam, I was determined to come with an open mind, ready to experience anything which faced me. So far my experience with AIESEC UDSM has greatly exceeded my expectations. The students of AIESEC UDSM and Tanzanians in general have been so welcoming and I really feel at home here! Working in the Afrikids project at a local orphanage has showed me the harsh reality that orphans face in Tanzania, and has provided me with experience which I can apply to my studies once I return to university, in courses focusing on development issues. I cant wait to return home and share my great experiences and what I have learnt from AIESEC Dar es Salaam that can be applied to my own LC. Thanks again AIESEC Dar es Salaam, you guys are all great and I appreciate everything that you’ve done for me! >> Nadia :-) Exchange student

AIESEC VALUES:

Activating leadership We lead by example and inspire leadership through our activities. We take full responsibility for developing the youth leadership potential of our members Demonstrating integrity We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfill our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our ideals. Living diversity We seek to learn from the different ways of life and opinions represented in our multi cultural environment. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual. Enjoying participation We create a dynamic environment created by active and enthusiastic participation of individuals. We enjoy being involved in AIESEC. Striving for excellence We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation we seek to continuously improve. Acting sustainably We act in a way that is sustainable for our organization and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations.

Below are 09 interesting facts about volunteering and how volunteering can impact and bring change to your life. Then you will eventually note what volunteering of-fers you!

- Young People Vs Adults Young people volunteered at twice

the rate of adults with 55 percent of young people volunteer-ing, compared with only 29 percent of adults.

- External Push Non-volunteers say that they are more likely to

serve if a trusted friend asks them to serve.

- Grow your Network Volunteering provides a great atmos-

phere to meet people with similar interests they can be local

people or even abroad people

- Utilize your skills. Whatever you are good at – computers,

working with youth, environmental work – can be put to good

use with nonprofits and local agencies. It can also be a way

to hone those skills into something marketable for future em-

ployers.

- Global Mind Set Youth who volunteer has the global mind set

to reason things as twice as likely to those who did not volun-teer.

- Volunteering Shapes Young People Behaviors Youth who

volunteer are less likely to engage in risky behavior, are more likely to feel connected to their communities.

- Altruism Is the Driving Motivator Youth who volunteer do

so out of altruism, strongly agreeing with statements such as "I would like to help make the world a better place," and "It's important to do things for others." Only 5% of students be-came involved with volunteering through a school require-ment.

- Adult Role Models Are Crucial A youth who has a parent

who volunteers is nearly three times more likely to volunteer on a regular basis.

- Professional Training Use volunteer time as an opportunity

to explore career options, and gain training and professional development. Volunteering is a great way to experience first-hand what a potential position in a particular career field could be like.

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AM GLAD I DID IT

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