How to LEVERAGE YOUR INTERNSHIP

David KolbThoughts on Experiential Learning

Requires 4 things:• Be actively involved in the

experience• Be able to reflect• Conceptualize the experience (how it

fits in the big picture)• Put newly learning skills into practice

AIESEC Journey of Leadership

EXCHANGE

Outer Journey Inner Journey

Outer JourneyLearning through engagement

with external environment

Challenging yourself by being in a tough situation

Taking ownership over your experience

Outer JourneyAIESECers and other interns

YOU!

Being in another country

Inner JourneyYour personal development because

of being in a challenging environment

Reflecting on what you have experienced

Using this reflection to guide your future actions

Inner JourneyYour internship

Checkpoints

Open mind

Getting the most out of your internship

Challenging EnvironmentGo to a country with a very different culture

Force yourself out of your comfort zone

Risk-Taking AttitudeJust Say Yes

Set goals to track your progress

Support SystemBecome friends with AIESECer and interns

Overcome challenges together

Getting the most out of your internship

Learn From DoingBe an innovator in the workplace

Be a student in the workplace

Reflection and ReinventionWrite a blog or journal

Learn about what others think of you

Value GenerationTry to understand your host culture

Commit to change

The AIESEC Integrated ExperienceInternship + Membership Role

The AIESEC Integrated ExperienceBenefits of Membership

BEFORE• Learn about

AIESEC• Develop

support network

• Develop soft skills

DURING

• Integrate into host city

• Develop support network

AFTER• Share your

story• Support

future interns