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Presenting...
IAESTEInternational Association for the Exchange of
Students for Technical Experience
Outline
• What is IAESTE?
• Why apply for IAESTE?
• How to obtain an internship?
• LC Brussels during the year?
IAESTE Worldwide
• Founded in 1948• Active in 89 countries
IAESTE Belgium
• Structure:National Secretary (part-time job)Local Comittees (volunteers):
Ghent Leuven Brussels
• Activities:Internships: Find ExchangeTrainees: Send Receive
Why an international internship with IAESTE?
• Foreign country = a bit of travelling• Different culture + meeting other trainees• Being independent (but never alone)• IAESTE organizes your internship,
administration and welcomes you• Companies like people with international
experience...• Paid minimum salary country
How to obtain an IAESTE internship?
• Contact your local committee at home...• Follow their instructions to complete your
A, B, C and N5-form...• Plan Your trip...
And get ready for a great, budget friendly and unique summer!
A-Form & B-Form
• A-form:Required to get an internship, non-bindingNo A-Form = No internshipFill in favourite countries + field of work Deadline: november
• B-form:Choose top 3 out of available internshipsSend us your CV + Motivational letter Deadline: februari
C-Form & D-Form
• C-form:You have been selected for an internshipConvince the companyStudent Nom. Form + administrative costs Deadline: first weeks of march
• N5-form:Company agrees to you being an internN5-form pack: fill in formsFind a promotor (for credits) Deadline: end of march - june
Application procedure
• IBAS = on-line application systemwww.iaestecentre.net/ibas
About the internship
• Work:IAESTE provides first contactOffice / Laboratory / WharfSometimes flexible hoursUsually an internship report is required (10-30 pages)
• Duration:
Usually 6-8 weeks (could be 1 year)
About the internship
• Arrival:
IAESTE picks you up or gives necessary info• Lodging:
Provided by IAESTE : appartement, dorm, guest family
• Activities:
In most countries: plenty of eventsIdeal to get to know the countryContact with other trainees and LC membersBuilding an international friend circle
LC Brussels during the year
• During the academic year:• Job-raising• Searching accomodation• Preparing the Summer Reception• Enjoying dinners and beers with the trainees
• During summer:• Organizing the IAESTE Brussels weekend• Summer Reception trainees Brussels
Not convinced yet?
A picture is worth more than a thousand words...
Robin: India
Gert: Servië
Alain: Germany
Tim & Karel: Mongolia
Glenn: China
Wouter: Colombia