AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organisation run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. Focusing on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to participate in a global learning environment.

2013

M a c q u a r i e U N I V E R S I T Y

ANNUAL REPORT

AIESEC’s vision of bridging

people across borders took root

in 1948, when AIESEC was

founded in Europe. In this “first

year” eighty-nine exchanges took

place mostly in the form of study

tours with the aim of “promoting

f r iend ly re la t ions be tween members.” In our first twenty

years, the mission expanded to

include developing leadership

skills of young people. We also

grew in impact, with 900% growth

in exchanges and expansion

from one to six continents.

In the 2010s, in response to the

emergence of social networks,

AIESEC has grown increasingly inclusive. In 2010, the third 5-

year global visioning process led

to a 20-year ambition to “engage

and develop every young person

in the world.” AIESEC, though it

maintains rigorous standards for

i ts exper ient ia l leadership

development programs, is no

longer only for a selected group

of youth.

AIESEC came to Australia in

1964 and was s ta r ted i n Macquarie in 1973, being one of

the first university’s that AIESEC

had an active presence in. In

2013, the Local Committee had

50 active members from several

a c a d e m i c a n d c u l t u r a l

b a c k g r o u n d s . T h e L o c a l

Committee aimed to facilitate an

exchange experience for 50+

people in one calendar year.

2013ANNUAL REPORT

Present in 124 countries and territories

Active in over 2,400 universities

Deliver 20,000 global internship and 24,000 leadership opportunities annually

Memb e r n e t w o r k o f 86,000 students and recent graduates

Network of 1,000,000 alumni worldwide

THE STORY OF YOUTH

There is a single phrase that can be used to summarize the year - breaking the mold. AIESEC Macquarie, as a Local Committee, has steadily been growing and achieving many accomplishments in recent years. We went into the year having all the ingredients required to have another successful year, and potentially taking the Local Committee to greater heights - a stable foundation and motivated members. What did we do in 2013? Shake up that foundation and challenge every single member.

Over the course of the year, in the Executive Board's twelve-month term, our Local Committee reached new milestones. From Poland to Taiwan, we send more students on life-changing internships. Partnerships were both strengthened and established, providing our members with additional and various ways to develop themselves. Members, alumni, and supporters were engaged through different events, from conferences to workshops.

From a personal perspective, I am most proud of our members. Each possesses unique traits that truly make them AIESECers. Every person, with their own experiences and contribution, made up the community of AIESEC Macquarie. It is a distinctive culture of support and collaboration, combined with refusing to let one another achieve anything less than exception.

The year would not have been possible without the support of many individuals. On behalf of the Local Committee, I would like to thank our alumni, our Member Committee coaches, the Business and Economics Faculty, Campus Engagement, and our partners. Thank you!

In closing, I would like to invite you to celebrate the achievements of the year. This annual report outlines our Local Committee's story, one-of-a-kind to AIESEC.

Ruben Buss!Local Committee President 2013  

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

THE STORY OF YOUTH LEADERSHIPWhen young people nowadays are actively acquiring experience, AIESEC offers two programs to its members to enhance their learning and give them hands-on experience with business and leadership: the Team Member Program and Team Leader Program. These programs allow students to gain personal development and professional skills, experience working in teams, engage with other students and corporate environment, and put their education to practical use.

8 Executive Board Members

15 Team Leaders

53 Team Members

Year of Enrolment

1st Year

16%2nd Year

38%3rd Year

31%4th Year

13%Master

2%

CONFERENCESCon fe rences a re an impo r tan t

component in the learning experience

of AIESEC members. In 2013, AIESEC

Macquarie’s members participated in a

variety of regional, national and

international conferences, and the

output they gained from the conference

was put into practice to improve

themselves and the organisation.

January National Conference

July National Conference

New South Wales State Conference

National Leadership Development Seminar

Nat iona l Leadersh ip Deve lopment Conference Singapore

Asia Pacific Exchange Leadership Development Seminar

10

20

20

7

6

2

THE STORY OF YOUTH MOBILITYDriving towards its mission, AIESEC facilitates international exchange and internship programs for young students to have the chance to see, understand and change the world. Go Volunteer is a 6-8 week volunteer experience, whereas Go Teach and Go Intern are internship programs with a duration of 2 months and above.

Eastern Europe

23%East Asia

28%Taiwan

21%Poland

16%

Iberoamerica

5%

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITYBesides sending young people abroad on exchange, AIESEC Macquarie aims to create opportunities to bring graduates from other parts of the world to Australia. We have been contacting various businesses and small to medium enterprises to form local partnerships, who would like to have an international graduate to bring international perspective, diversity and innovation to the organisation.

INTERNATIONALEXCHANGEIn 2013, AIESEC Macquarie sent 43 students abroad to volunteer in projects in 20 countries, of various issues, such as language teaching, cultural education, and health education.

Year of Enrolment

1st Year

16%2nd Year

28%3rd Year

44%4th Year

5%Master

7%

Business

72%Arts

14%Science

7%Postgrad

7% Destinations

Backgrounds

Africa

7%

FOBE 300State Manager AIESEC NSW, AUSTRALIA

THE STORY OF YOUTH RELEVANCEAIESEC  exchange  programs  have  been  approved  by  PACE   of   Macquarie   University   to   be   credited   as  Par?cipa?on  and  Community  Engagement  ac?vity.  In  2013,  AIESEC  Macquarie  had  10  enrolments  with  PACE   for   AIESEC   exchange   programs   to   Poland,  Taiwan,  Malaysia,  Cambodia  and  Nepal.

In   addi?on,   AIESEC   Execu?ve   Board   posi?ons  are  also   credited   as   Par?cipa?on   and   Community  Engagement   ac?vity   for   FOBE   200   and   FOBE   300  units.   In  2013,  AIESEC  had  one  PACE   enrolment   in  FOBE   300,  Raymond  Loo,  credited  for  his  prac?cal  experience   in   the   posi?on   of   State   Manager   of  AIESEC   New   South   Wales.   The   outcomes   of   the  PACE   unit   comple?on   for   AIESEC   exchange   and  leadership  programs  are  highly  posi?ve.

FOBE 300International Kindergarten POLAND

FOBE 300Make a Step POLAND - Tracey Wu

FOHS 300Explore Yourself POLAND -- Johnson Kong

HLTH 300YUWA NEPAL- Angela Draper

FOHS 300Dream Beyond Language TAIWAN - Andy Kwan

FOHS 300Cool Conference TAIWAN - Dinethri Aluwihare

FOHS 300C a m b o d i a L e a r n i n g Project -Robert Souksavath

FOHS 300E n j o y M y O r i g i n , POLAND - Heiron Chan

HLTH 300Reach Embrace DevoteMAL AYSIA - Dhars in i

HLTH 300Reach Embrace Devote MALAYSIA - Yvonne Huynh

THE STORY OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENTEVENTS ON CAMPUS

AIESEC DAYExchange program event

UPSKILLINGWORKSHOPProfessional business w o r k s h o p o n campus

C U L T U R E SHOCKCultural diversity event

C O N F I D E N T CONNECTIONSP r o f e s s i o n a l networking event on campus

EXPANSION TOUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGAIESEC Macquarie has succeeded in creating a new relationship with University of Wollongong in order to create more exchange impact. The initiative started with an on-campus introduction about AIESEC and its opportunities. The first student from University of Wollongong went on AIESEC exchange in Taiwan, in December 2013. The lack of overseas volunteer exchange programs and student group activities in University of Wollongong has paved the way for AIESEC Macquarie to highlight AIESECʼs brand relevance.

CONTACT USAIESEC  in  Macquarie  Universitywww.aiesecmq.orgmq@aiesecaustralia.orgFacebook:  AIESEC  Macquarie

Della Zhuang

Marco Chan

Piyumi Jayasekera

Ruben Buss

Jessica Chan

Tharinda Perera

Rosemary Lwin

James Rotanson

Vice President of External Relations

Vice President of International Exchange

Vice President of University Relations

President

Vice President of Business Development

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Finance & Governance

Vice President of Talent Management

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