Exchange Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan

Program Name:  One Child, One Change

                             National Taipei University Winter Camp

Internship Duration: 4 weeks

 

 

A typical day on your internship:

 

The internship was divided into two sections: The first two weeks involved planning the sessions for the camp. Our day began at 9am and we had to prepare the activities for the children. These ranged from our own presentations on the issues we had to introduce to the children, to devising games that would educate them about our own cultures.

The second fortnight was put our hard work to the test! It was time for the actual Winter Camp and from the moment that children began arriving on that first Monday morning, we didn’t doubt that the next two weeks were going to be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding. The days always began with dancing – these were our dances that we had to teach the children. Depending on the schedule, there were either sessions teaching the children about certain issues, games, or culture classes.


 

 

What was the most shocking/curious/fun fact you learned on your exchange?
 

I had the most fun learning about the cultures of the other exchange participants. While I am lucky in Australia to witness multiculturalism on a daily basis, I felt that there was an authenticity in encountering such a diversity of cultures on this camp.

 

 

 

What did you enjoy most about your internship?

Meeting the children and forming such close bonds with them despite the language barrier. It was so rewarding to be a part of their educational experience and to know that they really appreciated their time with us. My advice for future participants in this program is to cherish every moment you have on this camp because it really does go by so quickly.

 

 

Any words of advice for future exchange participants?

General advice for any exchange participant would be to recognise the opportunities in everything that comes your way. Anything unexpected undoubtedly has the potential to make the biggest impact on - and the best memories of – your exchange!


 

 

In three words, summarise your AIESEC internship:

 

Inspiring, unforgettable and fulfilling!​