The OP day Lasted from 9:30AM to 17:30PM.
The agenda was the following (roughly):
9:30-10:00 ~ Opening Plenary
At first we got some basic information about the OPD. The facis (facilitators) introduced themselves. They informed us about the agenda.
10:00-11:00 ~ AIESEC General and EP flowHere we got to know about the AIESEC (basic information) and also about the process we are going through. This was a detailed step by step expanation of the stages.
11:00-12:15 ~ XP sharing
This was a very exciting part of the day. Tha facies talked about thir own internship experience (in a 'talk show'). It was not only interesting, but we also heard about some hardships they went through. So this way we can see that unexpected things can happen, but if we are open and creative enough, we can solve them ;)
12:15-13:00 ~ Lunch break
I think this is quite obvious..^^
13:00-14:00 ~ Supply and Demand
We were shown some statistical data about the number of available internships in different countries. They showed us the areas where we have more chance to get an internship.
14:00-14:30 ~ Interview preparation
Practical prepration! :D We simulated intervies and we got feedback. The weak points were exposed, and we were provided with useful advices so we can improve.
14:30-15:00 ~ Logistical preparation
At this section we were informed about the things we need to prepare before going on an internship. (visa, passport, clothes..etc.)
15:00-16:30 ~ Cultural preparation
We saw a slideshow, and some videos about cultural differences in the world, and some possible issues of cultural shock.
16:30-16:50 ~ Break
... ;P
16:50-17:00 ~ EvaluationBefore finishing the day we filled out an evaluation sheet about it. This was in order to give feedback to tha facis. And we were also asked about our impressions.
17:00-17:30 ~ Closing plenary
The final part of the day. A short summary of the topics. Time for the last questions.
All in all this day was very useful some really important things were highlighted, that we need to be prepared for (eg.: possible inconvenient situations, some practical info about hat to bring, ehat papers should we get, etc..)
Many thanks to the facis! ^^
In the evening, we had a short informal event with the facis and the other applicants ;)
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