World Without Borders 2009: Livia from Brazil

As I chose AIESEC I discovered this organization had the ideas I wanted to put into action in my life. I respected its mission and saw that by joining this organization I could play a role into making this world a better place. So I went to World Without Borders project and experienced the 5 AIESEC principles, not once, but several times throughout February and March. First, I Took an Active Role and prepared my classes, participated in discussions and attended conferences: I wanted to deliver the best experience to those involved in the project. By working with kids and students, and also with the conversations I had with fellow AIESECers and trainees, I realized I really enjoyed what I was doing, and by that I accomplished many conclusions through Self-Discovery, and some answers made me think even more about my future. Living in a foreign country, sharing a flat with foreigners made me Challenge my Worldview almost 24 hours a day! As I was delivering the trainings and attending to the events I put into practice the Learning by Doing methodology, and that has impacted not only me but also the AIESEC members of the Organizing Committee working directly with me. And after two months in Ukraine I met international trainees and fellow Ukrainian AIESECers and I can say that I could Build a Network in this period that I will bring with me forever. And now, looking back I am more than grateful for this two months I spent in this project and I surely recommend this experience to anyone interested in personal development in a challenging but unforgettable environment.

Livia Tiemi Bastos, Brazil
intern in AIESEC Simferopol
project World Without Borders'09