First OPS in AIESEC Latvia!

The weekend brought me the first possibility to be the agenda manager of a conference. We organised Outgoing Preparation Seminar for all the members and students who want to leave in Exchange.

Even if the number of people coming to the conference was rather small and unexpected, I believe that all the delegates had a cool experience while talking about why to go in an internship, what are the benefits, what other stories say about an exchange and how to prepare. We had the interns invited and we had a very nice evening of sharing where we discovered each how good ambassadors we are and how much we love our countries.

Sharing some pictures now with you:




Sharing with trainees in the Tea House

Talking about what is unique in Latvia with trainees











Energizers :)












Thank you Danny for chairing the conference!

All in all, it was very interesting to discuss topics like culture, culture shock, cultural differences. We made simulations and we set goals for our internships, and in the end each of us draw where she will go in an internship.

Actually, do you know that culture shock is not the reaction you might have when you see a cultural difference? So, if you see something in that country that is different to your culture and your expectations and this surprises you or even shocks you, this does not mean that you have a culture shock! A culture shock is a state of mind when you start challenging your being there and the culture you are in. You start questioning your existence and your future plans. It is a deep self-reflection period and it can be used positively in order to plan your next years:).

Inviting you to discover more about culture and yourself!