JUMPSTART 2008
Jumpstart 2008 was a wonderful experience and SMU was a perfect host for the event. The event kickstarted with registration of the participants and allotment of countries to them. Initially a bit confusing, the idea of grouping this way turned out to be a wonderful one. As the event started, we were introduced to Radu, an intern from Romania and the Chair for the event. He made it sure for the next two days that all the AIESECers had the time of their lives there.
As the part of the opening session, we were introduced to some of the MC members and some facts about AIESEC throughout the world. One of the most interesting parts was the AIESEC dance. We danced to so many role calls that we almost pained our legs!! Then we had various ice-breaking games and bonding sessions. The best part of the complete thing was that we got to know AIESECers from all throughout Singapore. In the evening, we had a lovely singing and guitar session. Also, we met interns and AIESECers from various countries and continents!! After a nice dinner, we all departed to the hotel .
At the hotel, we all gathered in a big hall and had various presentations about AIESEC. What followed was the mentorship launch. A big step towards self-development, mentorship program also provides an opportunity for our growth in AIESEC. In the late night, we had sculling competition which was a lot of fun. The Hong Kong Team won the event but immaterial of that, everybody had a lot of fun gulping the beer!!
The next morning was again filled with loads of excitement with the introduction of more roll calls. It was followed by a presentation about the sponsorers. Then came the rope game. We all were divided into two groups and our task was to transport people form one side of the rope to another without touching the rope. The rope was tied at a very high level, even exceeding the shoulder level of some of us. This gave taught us a lot about how to work in groups and how do we coordinate with each other in order to get a fruitful outcome. Then we had a department session wherein the various VPs and EBs described us the job of our respective departments. Lastly, we had a LC meeting where the various LCs had a sharing time with their respective teams about the Jumpstart.
Not to forget, during the day we also wrote sugar-cubes for the people we believe had impacted us in some way or the other during those wonderful two days. More than just writing, it was so nice to make people realise that they impact our lives.
The Jumpstart session was an experience in itself. It gave me the reason why I am in AIESEC and what goals are set for me. Here in AIESEC, there are no limits. You just have to look for opportunities and what follows you is success. When we’ll look behind in time, we’ll realise what AIESEC has given us. Hats off to the OC who organised such a beautiful event for us.
As the part of the opening session, we were introduced to some of the MC members and some facts about AIESEC throughout the world. One of the most interesting parts was the AIESEC dance. We danced to so many role calls that we almost pained our legs!! Then we had various ice-breaking games and bonding sessions. The best part of the complete thing was that we got to know AIESECers from all throughout Singapore. In the evening, we had a lovely singing and guitar session. Also, we met interns and AIESECers from various countries and continents!! After a nice dinner, we all departed to the hotel .
At the hotel, we all gathered in a big hall and had various presentations about AIESEC. What followed was the mentorship launch. A big step towards self-development, mentorship program also provides an opportunity for our growth in AIESEC. In the late night, we had sculling competition which was a lot of fun. The Hong Kong Team won the event but immaterial of that, everybody had a lot of fun gulping the beer!!
The next morning was again filled with loads of excitement with the introduction of more roll calls. It was followed by a presentation about the sponsorers. Then came the rope game. We all were divided into two groups and our task was to transport people form one side of the rope to another without touching the rope. The rope was tied at a very high level, even exceeding the shoulder level of some of us. This gave taught us a lot about how to work in groups and how do we coordinate with each other in order to get a fruitful outcome. Then we had a department session wherein the various VPs and EBs described us the job of our respective departments. Lastly, we had a LC meeting where the various LCs had a sharing time with their respective teams about the Jumpstart.
Not to forget, during the day we also wrote sugar-cubes for the people we believe had impacted us in some way or the other during those wonderful two days. More than just writing, it was so nice to make people realise that they impact our lives.
The Jumpstart session was an experience in itself. It gave me the reason why I am in AIESEC and what goals are set for me. Here in AIESEC, there are no limits. You just have to look for opportunities and what follows you is success. When we’ll look behind in time, we’ll realise what AIESEC has given us. Hats off to the OC who organised such a beautiful event for us.
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