Jordan

Welcome to one of the richest places on earth with human history.

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About Jordan

oGCDP in AIESEC Jordan

AIESEC Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a young state with a long history. It has been home to some of mankind's earliest settlements and villages, and relics of many of the world's great civilizations can still be seen today.

Continent: Asia Capital: Amman

Area: 89,342 km2 Population: 6,508,271 (2011)

Official Language: Arabic Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JD)

About Jordan

Interesting Facts We have 2 seas – one is red and the

other is dead.

We have one of the new 7

wonders of the world – Petra, a city that was

carved into rock 2000 years ago.

We have the lowest point on

Earth – the Dead Sea.

We have one of the best

preserved Roman ruins in

the world.

One of the most

welcoming countries in the world.

The national dish of Jordan is

Mansaf, a large tray of rice served

with chunks of lamb or beef and

yogurt sauce.

Every building looks almost identical in

Amman

The Jordanian Culture Based on Arabic and

Islamic elements with

significant Palestinian

and Western influence

Amman is consistently stated to be

one of the most westernized and modern cities in the

region

English is widely

spoken and understood

Unique mix of

tradition and

modern culture

Interest in sports

• Started in 2006

• 2 city-based LCs present in 5 top local universities • LC Amman: Present in University of Jordan, Princess Sumaya University of

Technology and The Hashemite University • LC Irbid: Present in Jordan University of Science & Technology and Yarmouk

University

• 88 active members

• Organised MENAXLDS 2010

• 212 exchange experiences delivered since establishment

AIESEC in Jordan

oGCDP in AIESEC Jordan

National Program

Focus National Brand for oGCDP

Sub-Product: Cultural

Education 1. Italy 2. Turkey 3. Poland

Sub-Product:

Management 1. Brazil 2. Bahrain 3. Indonesia

Value Propositions:

• Practical learning experience

• Personal Development

• Global perspective

Goals for 13/14:

110 realisations

Good education system

Internationally minded

Exchange Timeline

Bilingual in Arabic and

English

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Promotion

Raising

Matching

Realisation

Flexible and sociable

Why Jordanian

EPs?

Benefits: 1. EP Selection 2. EP Preparation

and Expectation Setting

3. EP LEAD delivery 4. Direct promotion

of TNs 5. Quick and

efficient matching facilitated by MC

Partnership Objective

• Co-delivery of quality experiences: EP LEAD delivery and Incoming

Preparation Webinar • Clear and prompt communication

between both entities • Aligned timeline and supply & demand • Information about iGCDP projects • Direct matching for summer TNs

Contact Information

MCVP Exchange Jun Ya Tan (Jun)

junya.tan@aiesec.net Skype:

exchange.aiesecjordan

LCVP OGX (LC Irbid)

Derar Ababneh derar.abaneh@g

mail.com

LCVP OGX JU (LC Amman) Basima Abu Alhummos

basema.abualhummos@gmail.com

LCVP OGX PSUT (LC Amman)

Aboud Al-Hallaj abd.hallaj@gmail.

com

Feel free to contact us if you have any

questions!

Welcome to one of the richest places on earth with human history.

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