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CONTENTS

In 2014, AIESEC has already provided 17,000 students worldwide with the opportunity to volunteer abroad. Will you join them?

4 Why Hungary

5 My Experience

6 Example Opportunities

8 Project Daily Breakdown & Activity Explanation

9 Cost Breakdown

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WHY HUNGARY?

REASONABLE COST

Even though Hungary is situated in Europe, the standard of living is cheaper compared to Australia and other parts of Europe. If you want to have an Winter European experience at a reasonable cost, then Hungary is a good choice!

FOREIGN CULTURAL

EXPERIENCE

You will have the exposure to exotic cultural experiences such as outdoor baths, which are less accessible in Australia.

CENTRALISED &

CONVENIENT LOCATION

Spend a challenging six weeks volunteering and creating a social impact and then a few weeks afterwards travelling around Europe at an affordable cost.

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MY EXPERIENCE

However, over the two months, not only have I learnt how to appreciate the little things that I used to take for granted back home, I have also gained more confidence, independence, and global awareness. For the first time ever, I tried backpacking across Eastern Europe on my own, meeting lots of wonderful people along the way, and gaining very insightful perspectives from people on the other side of the world. It has definitely been a memorable experience that I

Syanni Attan Commerce/Arts

Volunteering overseas with AIESEC has allowed me to better appreciate my role as a global citizen. I realised that everyone is bounded universally, through new friendships, mutual affections, and the exchanging of cultures speaking the same language has become secondary. I have travelled quite a fair bit over the years, but my AIESEC adventure has enriched me like no other travel experiences have. I started my trip on a flight alone to Budapest, putting on a brave front and biting my nails throughout the 30 hours journey. Rather than scared, I was more worried. It is, after all, a pretty big commitment an eight weeks volunteering trip in a foreign land, with no friends or family members by your side. I was worried that I would not get accustomed to the weather, to the food, to the people. And worst of all, I was worried that I was going to miss home.

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MAGELLAN

PROJECT SNAPSHOT Project Name: Magellan Location: Budapest, Hungary Duration: 6-8 weeks Issue Segment: Education

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become more acquainted with the English language through the sharing of global mindsets and fostering of friendships. Exchange participants are responsible for teaching English classes to children from primary one to primary eight. They work five days a week, and are also invited to participate in various school festivals and celebrations. This project is an excellent opportunity for those who are

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ABIGÉL SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL

PROJECT SNAPSHOT Project Name: Abigél Secondary High School Location: Nyíregyháza, Hungary Duration: 6 weeks Issue Segment: Education

PROJECT OVERVIEW Exchange participants are responsible for teaching English to students aged fourteen to sixteen year olds. While this will be done mainly in one school, they may also be interested in opportunities to visit and present in other affiliated schools. They will also get the opportunity to engage and interact with the students by presenting and sharing their cultural backgrounds, and engage in stimulating class discussions.

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Week/day

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Below outlines the project timeline of Magellan and maps out the day-to-day activities that can be expected to be undertaken in this project. Please note that this is only an example and the individual activities of each project will vary. Contact unsw@aiesecaustralia.org if you want more information regarding what day-to-day activities in a specific project may encompass. View next page for explanation of individual activities.

MAGELLAN DAILY BREAKDOWN

& ACTIVITY EXPLANATION

1 | LESSON This is the primary activity undertaken throughout the project. Exchange participants are required to prepare and teach English classes to children through fun games and activities. Examples include presentations about exchange

ve quizzes, songs and dances and games such as bingo & Pictionary.

2 | AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Exchange participants have the opportunity to get involved and help out with after school activities such as ballet classes, sporting activities and snowball fights. This is the chance to get to know and bond with the children.

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The Global Citizen Program requires a $700 administration fee to be paid to AIESEC UNSW once applicant has passed their interview and signed the contract. View below for an explanation as to what is included in the fee. The following is an example budget breakdown of minimum expenses that can be expected during a standard 6 week project in Hungary. This does not include the administration fee, leisure and travel costs.

Budget for Hungary Logistics Flights $1500 Visa $0 Travel Insurance $120 Vaccinations $0 Subtotal: $1620 Living Expenses Accommodation $0 Food (Lunch usually provided by

school) $300

Communications (sim, internet etc.) $60 Subtotal: $360 Core essentials: $1980

COST BREAKDOWN

TIPS FOR CUTTING COSTS 1. Apply early to get $50-$100 discount

off your admin fee 2. Get matched to a project quickly so

that you can book cheaper flights well in advance

3. Look out for promotions from travel agencies

4. Get an ISIC card to get international student benefits

You may be asking this

breakdown of what the administration fee covers. AIESEC is a not-for-profit organisation so the administration fee goes towards the day-to-day operations and ensuring that our customers (YOU!) are provided with the best possible experience in terms of preparation, support and safety. PRODUCT VALUE

WHY DO I HAVE

TO PAY A FEE?

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