AIESEC

AIESEC is a unique and growing network in 28,000 students, locates in some 1100 university and over 105 countries. AIESEC is the largest student run organization and entirely student-managed. AIESEC is also global, non - profit, indepdent, non-political organization. Started in 1948 our membership is drawn from every race, color, sex, creed, religion, sexual orientation, nation and ethic origin. AIESEC does various activiies for the development of the youth. It takes indirect approach to develop society by developing positive agents of change by involving themselves in AIESEC activities.

About AIESEC

Many organization are working to make a positive impact in our society, as we do. Each one of them has its own approach. we also have our unique way to make that impact....
The AIESEC Way..!!

The AIESEC Way is not only a description of the way(manner) we aim to make a positive impact on society, but also describes the way (road) we are taking to achieve what we envision.



What is AIESEC ?
AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of instituitions of higher education. Its members are interested in world issuses, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, creed, relision, national, ethnic or social origin.

What We Envision

Peace and fulfilment of humankind's potential.

Our Impact

Our international platform enables young people to discover and develop their potential to provide leadership for a positive impact on society.

The Way We Do It

AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships and participation in a global learning environment.
Our Values:

Activating Leadership

We lead by example and inspire leadership through actions and results. We take full responsibilty for developing the potential of other people.

Demonstrating Integrity

We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfil our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our ideals.

Living Diversity

We seek to learn from the different ways of life and opinions reprensented in our multicultural enviroment. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual.

Enjoying Participation

We aim to deliver the highest qualty performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation we seek to continuously improve our results.

Acting Sustainably
We acting a way that is sustainable for our organization and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations.

"Since its inception in 1948, AIESEC has contributes to the development of society by serving as as agent of positive change through education and cultural exchange."

Kofi Anna (Secretary General) Unites Nations

"AIESEC has admirably met its objective of providing students with the oppurtunity internationally, thus providing students the necessary industrial exposure, so vital to their future careers"

Ratan Tata (Chairman)
Tata Sons

AIESEC in Baroda

Born on 4th June 1995, AIESEC Baroda saw great scope to develop in this city with credentials like a large youth community and a good corporate sector. Born almost 12 years ago in the land, which produced the greatest leaders in the Indian struggle, Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the most dynamic Local Committee’s of the millennium.

AIESEC in Baroda is in its 13th year of its existence and is already the proud of the fact that it has bagged the best Local Committee of AIESEC in India for the year 2001 and 2002. To satisfy the huge inflow of trainees, we have our trainee houses with basic necessities in them.

AIESEC in Baroda has almost 50 General body members, 8 Executive Body members, including the president, and also we have 13 Management body member which includes Oraganizing Committee president's of different project and Managers. The members represents the true picture of unity in diversity that is so synonymous with india. Most members are in the age group of 18 - 21 years. All the members are actively involved in the activities of the local committee.

Our organization culture is very warm, healthy and friendly. Instilled in us is the AIESEC attitude…..

“We work like animals and party like beasts”

Corporate partners

Inteq, BRG Group, Transpek, Larsen & Tourbo, Helios Solutions, Persang Alloys,Raga Numerique, E-cube, Sudeep Pharma and Conmat Engineering, Shiva Pharma, Transmetal, Innova consultancy, Express industries, Surya palace to name a few.

Partner N.G.Os

United Way of Baroda, Olakh, Trust for reaching the Unreached, INT-SOPA, GSPCA, Disha, Akshar, N.M sadguru, Ghadtar, shroff's Foundation Trust, Heritage Trust, Life Line Foundation and Foundation of Ecological Security, Gujarat Public School, Navrachna International.

Issues that AIESEC in Baroda Addresses:

AIESEC in Baroda has a project running around development as well as corporate issues. Currently, we have 9 projects addressing various socio-economic issues. These projects are categorized mainly under development and corporate sectors.

Issues under development sector:

• Indigenous People
• Environment
  
• Child Rights
• HIV/AIDS
• Cultural sensitivity
• Education

Issues under Corporate sector:

• Entrepreneurship
  
• Corporate education
• Finance

About India

It is most ancient, largest and fastest developing nation. India is 7th largest country in the world, with 2nd largest population. It is located in the southern part of Asia. In spite of a history that dates back to more than 5000 years, India is in tune with 21st century and is proud to be acknowledged as a progressive nation. Due to its large area, it has a wide mixture of different cultures, languages, religions, climates etc. Indian people, have different beliefs, values, customs, social status, upbringing and lifestyle. And believe us, it is a beautiful blend!
India is a myriad land and is uniquely known for its "Unity in Diversity" and "Atithi Devo Bhava" which means "A Guest is Divine". One gets a glimpse of customs and rituals in India as soon as one is welcomed on traditional Indian style.
India is a land of rich tradition and remarkable cultural diversity. "India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!"- Mark Twain
TRAVEL IN INDIA In India its quite an easy job to travel across. According to you r feasibility you can choose one from all the available options. If you have to travel from one state to another, you can either opt for Airlines, Railways, and Buses. Also if you are traveling within the state you can choose to travel via trains (railways), buses, and taxi. While traveling you need to make a note of the following things: Never leave luggage and other valuables unattended at airports, railway stations, bus stops, rickshaw and taxi stands. Try not to travel alone at night, especially the girls. Carry your wallet in an inside jacket pocket or side trouser pocket, never in the rear pocket. Carry pocket books on your lap when dining you, not dangling over the back of the chair. Avoid placing books on the hooks on the back of a fitting room or bathroom door, where someone can easily reach over and remove them. Never leave your valuables and important documents, jewelry unattended in your room or elsewhere. Be wary of the strangers. CLIMATE IN INDIA The word climate refers to the weather variation of any specific area over a period of time. The countries of world can be divided into different climatic zones based on factors such as location, surface relief, surface wind and upper air circulation. India, being a vast country does not fit into any one zone. Situated roughly between 8º N and 37º N Latitude, it occupies a large area of South Asia. It can be divided mainly into four climatic zones namely Alpine, Subtropical, Tropical and Arid. Mostly India’s climate is pleasant. But during summers you need to take care of yourself as the temperature goes above 40 degrees. FOOD IN INDIA Indian food has a wide variety dishes. They are made up of a wonderful blend of flavors and spices. Each region in India has its specialty and I guess you would never wish to miss those savoring dishes. Also the sweets have a wide range.
CULTURE OF INDIA Few countries in the world have such an ancient and diverse culture as India's. Stretching back in an unbroken sweep over 5000 years, India's culture has been enriched by successive waves of migration which were absorbed into the Indian way of life. It is this variety which is a special hallmark of India. Its physical, religious and racial variety is as immense as its linguistic diversity. Underneath this diversity lies the continuity of Indian civilization and social structure from the very earliest times until the present day. Modern India presents a picture of unity in diversity to which history provides no parallel. Here is a catalogue of everything Indian. Indian religions, festivals, rituals, artifacts, monuments, costumes, music and dance, language and literature. Come and discover a little more of India's culture so that you can get proper idea about it. FESTIVALS IN INDIA It’s been said often enough that Hindus celebrate everything. So they do. The birth of Gods, death of Asuras (demons), victory of the Gods, marriage of the Gods, the new year, new months, full moons, harvests, birthdays,initiations,anniversaries, you name the event , and it is the reason for music, dance, processions, and what have you, is the religious bit lurking behind it all. Indian festivals speak of India's rich cultural and traditional wealth. The colorful festivals are an integral part of every Indian. The festivals play an important part in promoting the traditional handicrafts and tourism of India. The rich cultural heritage of India attracts the Western world during the celebration of important festivals like Onam, Holi, Durga Puja and many more. Every region celebrates their festival according to their regional customs and rituals. The common feeling of every festival that is celebrated in India is humanity and brotherhood. Processions in the streets, decoration of homes and sacred places, folk songs and dances are some of the common features and practices associated with most of the Indian festivals. Most of the religious festivals have extensive prayers, traditions, customs and rituals attached to them. The elaborate celebration and the multitude of festivals in India, each with their own unique legends and significance, often leave the visitors awestruck. RELIGIONS IN INDIA What is indubitably unique about India as a 'land of religions' is that it is the birthplace of several major world religions. Three-fourths of the people describe themselves as adherents of Hinduism, the oldest continuous faith in the world. India is equally a land of other faiths: the world's second largest population of Muslims, nearly 130 million in number, is to be found in India, and there are also some 25 million Christians. Indian Islam has enjoyed a relationship that is at once syncretistic and agonistic with Hinduism, and the fruits of this encounter have been many, extending from the more obvious vocal and classical music of India, Mughlai cuisine, and Indo-Mughal architecture, to the lived practices common to adherents of both these great faiths. In antiquity, Buddhism flourished in India, and it is in Bodh Gaya that the Buddha gained enlightenment; his great contemporary, Mahavira, is the founder of Jainism, also uniquely Indian. Today Jains are among India's most distinguished trading and business communities; and the legacy of Jain art and culture is just as profound. Sikhism, another Indian faith, is often imagined as the Protestantism of Hinduism: today there are nearly 15 million Sikhs in India, and perhaps as many as 2 million outside India, whose practices and precepts may well change the nature of the faith in India. India also has the largest community of Zoroastrians, also known as Parsees, and though in recent years the once-thriving and very old Jewish community of Cochin has all but disappeared, the small Jewish community of Bombay still makes its presence felt in the public realm.

Baroda City

Baroda has a rich historical background. It is situated on the banks of the river
Vishwamitri. The city was once called Chandravati, after its ruler king Chandan, then Viravati, the abode of the brave, and then Vadpatra because of its abundance of Banyan trees on the banks of the Vishwamitri. From Vadodara the Britishers named it as Baroda.
Baroda is on the major rail and road arteries joining Mumbai with Delhi and Mumbai with Ahmedabad. Because of this Baroda is known as a “Gateway to the Golden Corridor”. National highway no.8 passes through the city. It also has an airport which is very well connected with the other major airports of India. Public transport vehicles within the city include rickshaws, taxis and buses. Of course, people make use of their own vehicles- cars, scooters, bikes and bicycles.
Baroda is one of the most leading industrial capitals in India with a pleasant climate. People in Baroda are warm, friendly, considerable and very helpful, just like in the rest of India! It is also one of the most culturally rich cities of India, with a lot of colorful festivals. It has number of places to offer like monuments, museums, temples, malls, theatres, art galleries and so on and so forth.

CULTURE AND STANDARD OF LIVING
The people of Baroda like to tell the visitors that their city is a “Sanskari Nagri”, which means a “Cultured City”. The city does indeed have rich cultural traditions and people here have quite a full and hectic cultural life throughout the year.
Yes, Baroda is on the India’s most cosmopolitan cities. Thanks to the vision and broadmindedness of the Gaekwads, the subsequent industrialization, the proliferation of academic activites and a strategically important geographical location, Baroda has welcomed a wide variety of people from all over India and also from all over the world. The standard of living of people is improving day by day as almost everything in the city is affordable

Reception activities

- Airport pickup/home stay / buddy system/ work Orientation

you will be picked up from the air port / Railway station and youn will be staying at your trainnee buddy's house. A trainee buddy is a local AIESECer who is going to be in charge for you and will be responsible for your oreintation around the city.

- bank account

if you want to open a bank account , get in touch with the trainne buddy.

- Registration

Every trainee who has visa for more than 180 days and is going to stay in india for more than 6 months has to be registered with th FRRO, the foreigner's police.

- Drinking permit

In case you want to drink alcohol, you need to have a drinking permit which you can get it from here.

- Remember you are an ambassador of your country, so act and behave in way that gives the best representation of your country.

Your AIESEC local committe has provided you with this incredible oppurtunity through the hard work of many members. its means a lot to them to get a post card and for you to keep in touch with them. you will be asked to prepare a report on and presentation of your internship, your country and the people after you return. This is one way to realty contribute some internationalism and cultural understanding to your local committee. Make the most of this oppurtunity to contribute to AIESEC's vision.

- Transportation

There is local transport called the richshaw one should have a experience of transport.

- AIESEC's responsibilities to you

Pick you up at the point of your arrival.

Arrange accommodation and assit you about shopping and other neccessary facilities.

Take you to the company at your first day of your traineeship.

provide information to you and help you whenever we can, . eg with registration. provide activites that familiarize you with indian culture and lifestyle.

we will provide you with names and names telephone list of the AIESEC member in Baroda as well as information about upcoming activities.

and tell you where to get the best tandoori chicken.

local visit

Restaurant :

Fathegunj area:

• Goodies cafeteria
• Frightemp
• Chai Puri
• wrappido
• Kalyan Cafe
• Rangoli
• New Alka
• Udupi ( For South indian)

Alkapuri :

• Lazeez

Jetalpur Road:

• Enjoy
• Swagat ( famous for Corn)
• Only Paratha
• Sheel ( for Gujarati Thali)

Alkapuri Bird circle or chakli circle

• Khana Khazana
• Barista

Race Coarse Area:

• Mc Donald
• Subway
• Pizza Hut
• Dominoz
• New Yorker Pizza
• Lilleria
• Mirch Masala

SayajiGunj Area:

• Kalyan
• Pizza meo

Old Padra Road Area :

• Zaika
• Smokin joes
• Fun Time
• Wrapido
• Frightemp
• Picasso
• New Alka
• Mc Donald

Shopping :

Fathegunj :

• Seven Seas

Alkapuri:

• The whole Road is for shopping different Indian trends clothes & Jewellery's . you can get clothes for even cheaper rates.

• Vadodara Central
• City Center
• Spencer

Race coarse Circle Area:

• INOX ( for movies)
• Pantaloons (Inox)
• Westside
• Landmark ( for books, Music CDs , Movies VCDs & DVDs)
• Shoppe
• Clothes Rack

Old City Area:

• Mangal Bazaar near Nyay Mandir ( city court)
• Mandvi
• Jubeliee Baug
• Raopura

Other Places to see:

• Kamati baug( garden) or Sayaji garden
• City Zoo & Museum ( Kamati baug)
• planetorium (Kamati Baug)
• Nyay Mandir
• Sursagar (Lake)
• Laxmi Vilas Palace & Museum
• Khanderao market

For more Help you can contact any of the AIESECer or contact
For more Pics and city know Lofon to this website: http://www.baroda-online.com/