AIESEC support systemXPP

Content

• international contract– responsibilities as an exchange

participant– responsibilities for the hosting LC– responsibilities for the sending LC

• breaking a match• breaking a realization

International contract

• contains explanation of responsibilities forYOU as exchange participantLC that will host you during your project

/ internshipLC that will send you abroad

Your responsibilities as exchange participant – before match• communicate effectively & fast– respond to e-mails in a respective time

frame (48hrs)

• send your document in the required timeframe

• be proactive and search/apply for projects

• be open-minded

Your responsibilities as exchange participant – after match

• inform yourself visa requirements insurance & health checks living conditions• neighborhoods• cost of living

hosting Local Committee (LC)

• gives you a support system– being approachable in terms of

questions

• key contact information– contact person and contact phone– address of LC– rules and regulations within the foreign

country

If you have not received the info yet even though you are matched already – please ask them now

hosting Local Committee (LC)

• supports you to find a flat (there is no guarantee!) in case you need to• open bank account• register at the country• visit a doctor‘s

Depends on your hosting LC – please ask if support is needed in advance

• checks on your safety• integration into LC activities

sending Local Committee (LC) in Germany

• communication with local committee– provide contact person

• support system• check on safety of the exchange

participant

What can go wrong...?

match break

• may take place if– required documents are not sent within

2 weeks– emergency in family occurs (proof

required)– dangerous circumstances in foreign

country exist– health issues occur (proof required)

realization break

• same as match break• no official working permit• exchange job is different from job

description

Summary

• no financial penalties for you• depending on situation there might

be a new internship• be open-minded and inform yourself