AIESEC and Trainees

Don’t know from when, I’m tired of listening complaining to AIESEC from trainees…I was part of them before, but after few times of reflection, I know I need to change. Not being here to say others dunno how to manage themselves, but just write some things from my observation.

1. Over expectation: I remembered at the moment I knew I’m coming to Brazil and being a trainee here, I told myself, since I was an AIESECer, and was in MC before, I really really need to get involved in @CP, I must do something for them, bla bla. But now, I found I put too many pressure to myself and to @CP before…

2. Try to be in other one’s shoes: When I was in Taiwan, I couldn’t say that I treat trainees very well, somehow, I found it’s difficult to find common interests to have conversation with trainees, and it’s tired to speak English all the time. I have my study, my AIESEC duty, need to maintain my friendship also my family, although I know I really need to have more communication with trainees, well…..I really don’t have much time to do so. Now, since I am a trainee here, I can understand why @ers behaves like that, but somehow it’s weird and that is what I want to improve.

3. Foreigner in a foreign country: All of our friends are in our original country and maybe it’s the first time to live in a foreign country for such a long time for most of us. In the beginning, besides colleagues and @ers we have almost no friends here, so, these 2 r OUR HOPEs during our traineeship. It’s hard to start a new friendship and not to mention how to maintain it, everyone has his own life, but for foreigner in a foreign country, it’s really easy to feel lonely or sometimes helpless, at this moment, @ is really important to us.

So, since I know from above, what should I do and how can I improve current situation? I told myself about that:

1. Being friends: There is no difference between @, trainees or anyone u just meet and become your friend. We r standing on the same level, and no one is special, no one is necessary to do something for another side. (Of course besides those basic stuff @ should help we trainees :P)

2. Appropriate communication: Please don’t give up any opportunities you have to talk with @. Or we should say that, if you find something wrong, please talk to the appropriate one and share your thoughts, find the right person to solve your problem. It’s useless for you to complain only.

3. Power of interaction: Without interaction, 2 men will never become closer or friends. Accompany with the times of conversation, communication and interaction, you will know one better and people will know you better as well. And I believe, if everyone is your friend and u r the friend, you will try to understand their situation more, and they will become much more willing to help you.

I know I am a really straight and direct person, sometimes will say something without thinking but just the original thinking from my mind. But I'm really appreciate if someone can give me more ideas, opinions or suggestions! Welcome to leave your message to me or mail me :D Muito Obrigada!