Productivity has been defined as “the efficiency with which output is produced by the resources utilized”, by P. N. Rastogi. For companies, more productivity meansRead More »What Is (Toxic) Productivity Culture And How Has It Impacted Youth?
It is well known that as an organization, we’re committed to support the leadership development of thousands of members, volunteers and interns all around theRead More »5 Projects By Entrepreneurs Under 30 You Should Know About
You just got accepted to your dream internship, in a completely different country you are dying to explore. The anticipation can be just as stressfulRead More »A Survival Guide For Your AIESEC International Internship
Just as food nourishes our bodies, knowledge and continuous learning nourishes our minds. Lifelong learning is an indispensable tool for any career and organisation. HaveRead More »The Learning Pyramid: A Study Plan Game Changer
Leadership is an abstract concept: there isn’t one definition that can explain its depth, as different people value different qualities, skills and styles. This meansRead More »Leadership Is For Everyone
It’s time to ditch the “do as i say, not as i do” mindset. Regardless of the situation, double standards will demotivate anyone that isRead More »Leading By Example Is The Best Way To Inspire Others
Today AIESEC in Austria is launching a new campaign. The month of May is gonna be all about activating leadership in YOUth. As you knowRead More »Activate your Leadership with AIESEC
Recruiters have made it clear that communication skills are essential in any field of work. Besides that, if you think about it, there are soRead More »Effective Conversations: A list of reminders to communicate like a leader
Whether you’re interested in an international internship opportunity or volunteering experience, you might question yourself why you should choose AIESEC instead of another organization orRead More »Why you should choose AIESEC for your international exchange
As a curious and proactive young person, you probably try to take advantage of every opportunity you find for your own personal development. AIESEC hasRead More »AIESEC Internships: 6 Countries You’ll Want To Work in
All they had was a dream, outstanding resilience and a lot of willpower. Coming from impoverished homes and underprivileged backgrounds, these 7 individuals were ableRead More »7 Entrepreneurs Who Built an Empire From Scratch
If you haven’t heard about us yet: Hi! Nice to meet you. AIESEC is an independent, non-political and not-for-profit organization run by students and recentRead More »Explore the World with AIESEC
¡Viaja, explora, disfruta! – Travel, explore, enjoy! That was my motto during my five week Global Volunteer project with AIESEC in Bucaramanga, Colombia, in FebruaryRead More »Katharina’s Global Volunteer Experience in Colombia
There are millions of inspiring stories out there of people who have worked hard to become the best version of themselves. We often read aboutRead More »The Hardships of Leadership
In honor of this year’s International Women’s Day, we’re bringing awareness to women’s role in the labor force and gender-related problems present in the workplace.Read More »Improving Gender Equality In The Workplace
In today’s ever-growing and changing world being able to think in an innovative way is essential at many levels. But sometimes it can be challengingRead More »Solving Problems Through Creative Thinking
It’s been an atypical year for all of us. COVID-19 forced us to distance ourselves from everyone and everything we were used to. If there’sRead More »Ask AIESECers: Communication and community during a pandemic
So you want to learn to play an instrument but can’t afford private lessons? Do you think knowing how to code is a vital assetRead More »How The Internet Has The Potential To Change Your Life
I have to be honest with you, I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I have tried to set them before – every year onRead More »Things we’ve learned in 2020 that we shouldn’t repeat in 2021 (or ever)
So you’re through with the tedious paperwork, the preparations, the initial excitement and now the big day has come – you are finally getting abroad.Read More »Out in a foreign country: What to do when panic strikes
Wouldn’t you say that it’s becoming increasingly challenging to keep up with the requirements of the modern working culture? If you are working nextRead More »4 Skills To Help You Thrive In The Modern Working Culture
Going on an internship to another country can be pretty nerve-racking. Especially now, during corona, when you don’t even now what to expect and whenRead More »Global Talent in Real Life: What was it like interning in Vienna?
YouthSpeak Forum is in exactly two weeks from today. What is that, you ask? Never too late to find out! YouthSpeak Forum is an annualRead More »3 reasons why you must be at the upcoming YouthSpeak Forum
My AIESEC experience, an internship with a startup company in the Austrian city Graz, started with the longest Flixbus ride I had ever taken. WhileRead More »Exchange Participant Review by Daan Koetzier
Approximately one year ago, I took the decision of going on a volunteering experience with AIESEC. I had known about this organization already, due toRead More »How I decided to go on a volunteering experience with AIESEC
In case you didn’t know – we are recruiting! I could list all the reasons for you to join, but honestly – been there, doneRead More »ASK AIESECers: Is AIESEC Worth It?
I wanted to go on a volunteering experience with AIESEC. This young girl approached me while I was walking to the library and she askedRead More »Who can change the world?
Generation Z comes right after the Millenials (also called Gen Y), and is defined as being born between 1995 and 2010. This is a generationRead More »How to mitigate the negative aspects of the Gen Z corporate disruption
In den letzten Monaten musste die ganze Welt aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie versuchen, neue Arbeitsweisen zu testen. Für viele Menschen war das Home-Office gar keine Option,Read More »Der Aufstieg des Home-Office: Fluch oder Segen?
Reflecting on the social and economical changes this year, we’ve seen that diversity isn’t just a buzzword for the 21st century, but rather a necessityRead More »Hiring Internationally in Austria: The Benefits of a Different Outlook
Even though COVID-19 impacted our lives and more or less confined us to our homes, quarantine time could also be the perfect time to aspireRead More »19 ways how to get around… without unpleasant surprises.
Täglich werden unzählige Artikel darüber geschrieben, wie sich der Arbeitsmarkt und unsere Arbeitsweise in Zukunft verändern werden. Dabei sind es vor allem zwei Faktoren, dieRead More »Zukunft der Arbeit: Generation Z & Covid-19
Towards a sustainable future In September 2015, the end of the United Nations General Assembly in New York seemed to bring with it a rayRead More »Speak Up: On Ideas, Initiative and Impact
Today, the world faces a tough time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation affects not just our daily life, but also a lot ofRead More »Coronavirus: The Effect on Human Rights
When you ask people what they like the most, the most common answer is usually travelling. Everyone likes having fun, meeting new people and creatingRead More »Why is travelling important?
It‘s safe to say that the COVID-19 crisis has disrupted our lives in their core. Our mobility has been restricted and we are now spendingRead More »How to cope in quarantine: Tips and Tricks from AIESEC in Vienna BOKU
Die letzten Wochen haben viele plötzliche Veränderungen mit sich gebracht. COVID-19 hat sich auch in Österreich immer schneller ausgebreitet. Seit dem 16. März herrschen inRead More »Leadership in Zeiten von Corona
Borders are closed, flights are canceled and you don’t know when you will pack your suitcase again. Although we know that we have to stayRead More »10 things to do to tame your Wanderlust during COVID-19
By: Annalise Cajic Volunteering at Roots Camp As the Mahlzeit Austria project nears its end, Hanna reflects on her experience working at Roots Camp. AIESECRead More »Summer at Roots Camp: Mahlzeit Austria 2019
By: Annalise Cajic Read as I work alongside Ezgi and Marina, fellow AIESEC Global Volunteers participating in the Mahlzeit Austria project. Spending their days workingRead More »The Wiener Tafel market: Mahlzeit Austria 2019
Our twenties are the years we want to learn a lot, love a lot, travel the world from one country to another and meet newRead More »Why you should volunteer abroad before you turn 30!
By: Annalise Cajic As part of the Mahlzeit Austria project, some volunteers are working at Augarten, a community garden in Vienna. There, they are promotingRead More »Volunteering at Augarten: Mahlzeit Austria 2019
By: Annalise Cajic Delivering workshops is not the only thing Mahlzeit Austria project volunteers are doing this Summer. When they are not teaching youth aboutRead More »Seminars for project volunteers: Mahlzeit Austria 2019
By: Annalise Cajic Meet a Global Volunteer in Austria “I have always wanted to visit this city [Vienna]. And then, I chose this project becauseRead More »Working at Wiener Tafel: Mahlzeit Austria 2019
By: Annalise Cajic This week, global volunteers debuted their workshops on food waste… After spending the week preparing their workshops for youth on food sustainability,Read More »First workshop completed! Mahlzeit Austria 2019
As the academic year has come to an end, one always seems to aspire for a rejuvenating Summer. Not sure what else you can doRead More »3 books to read for the Summer
As we go into our 7th batch of Empower Austria, I thought I would commemorate it by taking you through the essence and motive ofRead More »Our Global Approach to Entrepreneurship
With Summer around the corner, we thought we would share five common mistakes for you to watch out for on your upcoming trip! Not buyingRead More »5 Common Mistakes While Traveling
If you’ve ever spent time thinking about or working with leadership, you’ll know that it’s something incredibly hard to define, and even harder to embody.Read More »4 Qualities You Need As A Global Leader
The start of the 4th Industrial Revolution calls for a globalised workforce to fuel proper training and research to create new technologies and innovations atRead More »How to avoid recruitment challenges in 2019
Taking the step to go abroad for a long time not only comes with a new environment, people and cultures, but also with a lotRead More »How Time Abroad Can Change Your Life
Ever wondered what separates short-lived startups, from successful international ventures? According to the World Economic Forum, successful startups have shaped themselves into 21st century startupsRead More »Think global, be global!
The world of work is changing. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of children entering primary school today will be employed in jobs thatRead More »The work world is changing, how can I adapt?
Let’s talk about the mess we are making in our oceans. But first: 3 things you need to know to survive: Water covers about 71%Read More »Some Plastic for Dinner?
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve most likely seen it on social media, on the news or maybe even in real life,Read More »What is FridaysForFuture and why should I care?
In 2015, at the World Summit on Sustainable Development under the auspices of the United Nations in New York, Member States formally adopted the 2030Read More »SDG 4: Why does education matter?
written by Asli Ertem In order to achieve full and equal access to education and participation in science for women and girls, and to encourageRead More »International Day of Women and Girls in Science
written by Asli Ertem “What can a single person change anyway?” We are all familiar with this question. It is a sentence we hear inRead More »YouthSpeak Team Takes Action! Part II
written by Asli Ertem “What can a single person change anyway?” We are all familiar with this question. It is a sentence we hear inRead More »YouthSpeak Team Takes Action! Part I
written by Asli Ertem Once again, this year, the call for sustainable and conscious living is loud and clear. As YouthSpeak Forum, to ensure sustainableRead More »5 Ways To Stay Sustainable While Studying
written by Asli Ertem “It is time all nations and all people live up to the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, whichRead More »The Most Important Declaration
Last week, we had a chat with our Empower Austria partner, ONDEWO, an awarded Austrian high-tech startup developing AI-based natural language understanding and automated conversation flows.Read More »“International interns are a highly welcomed addition”
Original article by Aseel Badran on aiesec.org We live in a world of challenges, risk, and instability, and on each day, we might face many situationsRead More »Adaptability – the key to staying competitive
It’s been a buzzword for quite some time and still, it’s something many people don’t like to associate themselves with or that can seem downrightRead More »10 reasons not to become a Global Volunteer
Starting university was like jumping into cold water for me. I had been a pretty good student in school (even though I, like many otherRead More »Why I joined and why I stayed
Our oceans are in trouble. Due to so much waste and chemical dumping, many living animals all over the world are suffering and it’s notRead More »Life Below Water
Living in this fast paced, competitive world of ours, there is a lot of pressure on us from a very young age. Get good grades,Read More »Don’t Give Up
Most people plan everything ahead. They count how many years they will study, what field they would like to work in and how much theyRead More »Reinvent Yourself
“The essence of global health equity is the idea that something so precious as health might be viewed as a right.” – Dr Paul Farmer AccessRead More »Good Health and Wellbeing
“In the planning and designing of new communities, housing projects, and urban renewal, the planners both private and public, need to give explicit consideration toRead More »Sustainable Cities and Communities
That’s right. Being in the organization for years I lost many things. But it’s not what you think. It’s a good thing. My entireRead More »What I lost through AIESEC
Two weeks have already passed in 2017. According to a survey, only around 68% of people are still carrying on with their New Year’s EveRead More »New Year, New Me
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — MargaretRead More »Youth activism is important
2016 has been a big year. From the presidential elections of the United States of America to the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement, toRead More »Reflect Upon Yourself
We all have hopes, dreams and goals that we want to achieve. We live our lives hoping and wishing that someday in the future theseRead More »Make It Happen
AIESEC strives to develop leadership in young people. But what does that mean? What does it mean to be a leader? There are many definitions…Read More »Activate your Leadership
Trying new things in life is scary. We love to say that we don’t have time, money or the possibilities to do something – butRead More »If you never try, you’ll never know
We live in great times with many advantages that people before us couldn’t have dreamed of. One of these things is the internet. We haveRead More »What good is knowing if you don’t act?
Did you guess India? Then you were correct! India has many very advanced sectors but unfortunately education is one thing that is still not availableRead More »Can you guess the country?
We see many inspirational people on TV and other media channels, talking about making a change and doing something good for the world. They oftenRead More »You are too young to make a real difference!
We live in very fast paced times. Many people have ambition, want to get a successful job and make lots of money. But we forgetRead More »The Most Dangerous Foe is Apathy
SDG 5. Gender Equality. ‘In most parts of the world, when a girl is born, her wings are clipped. She is not able to fly.’Read More »Gender Equality
SDG #2. Zero Hunger. ‘You can’t build a peaceful world on on empty stomachs and human misery’ – Dr. Norman Ernest Borlaug In these times,Read More »Zero Hunger
SDG #10. Reduced Inequalities. “It is a wise man who said that there is no greater inequality, than the equal treatment of unequals” – Felix FrankfurterRead More »Reduced Inequalities
SDG #4. Quality Education. ‘Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think’ – Albert Einstein We have toRead More »Quality Education
SDG #15. Life on Land. We often care about a lot of different issues that us humans are facing but we forget that we areRead More »Life on Land
Climate Action. Sustainable Development Goal #13. “We are the first generation to be able to end poverty, and the last generation that can take stepsRead More »Climate Action
Responsible Consumption. Sustainable Development Goal #12. There are many parts of the world where food isn’t accessible and many people face the ultimate price becauseRead More »Responsible Consumption
Have you ever noticed the “Go Further” in the corner of each of our Facebook posts? Or on our website pages? Ever wondered what itRead More »Go Further
Teamwork. A word that people like to throw around, but what does teamwork really mean? There is a variety of definitions, but why is itRead More »Teamwork
By Anita Zivkovic, President of AIESEC in Austria for the term 2016-2017, having started her AIESEC journey in Belgrade, Serbia in 2011. Change is notRead More »Challenging Myself
What do you do when your university schedule does not quite fulfil you? Panic, drop out, change subject or even university? Absolutely not, you simplyRead More »University life: Getting what you need in 4 steps
‘’What are the stories you haven’t yet lived to tell?’’ That question was written on a wall in one of the busiest streets of AthensRead More »A Roaming Soul
By now most of us have realized it it is not enough anymore just to make it out of university with above average grades andRead More »Solution-orientedness is not just for your resume
Hello, my Name is Johannes Schneeberger and I’m currently studying one of the most hipster studies, Environmental Management a.k.a Umwelt- und Bioressourcenmanagement, a.k.a UBRM, atRead More »How I joined AIESEC and why I stayed (a.k.a my last 2.5 years in AIESEC)
Hello. I’m Mihai and I’m a Romanian student in Vienna. I study Economics and Social Sciences at Vienna University of Economics and Business. I likeRead More »How I developed someone who was 8000km away from me
I don’t know about you, but I love going out of my comfort zone. I like trying new and exciting things because they either determineRead More »The importance of cultural exchange in today’s society
I discovered a new world. But NASA hasn’t approved yet. I think is not needed because this world is very close to everyone. If youRead More »THE UNDISCOVERED WORLD
Never an easy thing having friends who were part of the Global Citizen volunteering program. Listening to their endless stories, about how lucky they got duringRead More »An opportunity to share
“Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted” -Leonardo DiCaprio, Oscar acceptance speech This is the message that’s madeRead More »Let us not take this planet for granted