Inner and Outer Journey

We believe that young people learn best by doing and reflecting. The following diagram shows the framework AIESEC provided in every experience, enabling young people to learn the most from every experience. The Outer Journey is the individual's interaction with the external environment. The Inner Journey is the internal change that happens within the individual. The combination of the two ensures that what someone learns from any experience will stay with them forever.

Source: AIESEC in B&H HUB, 2020

Outer Journey

The process of personal growth experienced by an individual while engaging in AIESEC activities, such as becoming a member, participating in volunteer projects, or taking on leadership roles. The main focus is on inner development, rather than just technical skills or external experiences.

Inner Journey

The external experiences undergone by an individual while participating in various AIESEC activities and programs. These involve aspects that are visible, measurable, and directly observable.

and how we will help you enhance your inner journey

Ensuring personal and professional goal setting and tracking it
Ensuring you realize the relevance of the experience and their responsibility towards it
Giving you inputs how to use your experience in the future
Developing a LEAD program for you
Organizing feedback sessions, debriefings, sharing sessions
Facilitating introspection, self-reflection by asking the right questions - What have I learned so far? What does this say about me as a person? What values do my behaviours outlines?
EP journal, Personal Development Plan

and how we will help you enhance your outer journey

Challenging JDs with clear individual complex responsibilities
Adjusting our processes for leadership development: selection, preparation (TTT for EPs)
Involving TN takers in leadership development
Offering a support system from AIESECers, buddy system
Creating a multicultural team for the you
Taking organizing responsibilities in the team
Assigning responsibilities out of their comfort zone, assist them while doing it

"Life is not about where you are going, but whether you are truly present in the steps you are taking now.”

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