5 years of AIESEC – a Resumé

So it has now been about 5 active years of AIESEC until left my last active (operational) role some weeks ago. So what has AIESEC actually given me in this time? Actually quite a lot – otherwise I would not have stayed for 5 years I guess. 😉 The Start of It All I started in November 2006 in Hamburg, Germany actually rather looking for a way to promote international

People taking to the streets in Togo

Some get what they want – and some just don’t get it!

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Now this is obviously a historic event with finally Mubarak stepping down. I am really relieved and congratulate the Egyptian people that their voice and prayers have been heard and hope that a peaceful and prosperous future following the idea and the spirit of the people comes into place.

But I remember very well a place where it does not! It reminds me of a story that I lived personally a few years ago in 2005 – when the dictator Eyadema died and left a vacuum of power. He had been a dictator for even longer than the Egyptian ruler – for 36 years, the second longest right after Castro in Cuba. People also went on the streets and demanded free elections. What had happened there?

The new Beginning

People lately told me that I experienced quite a lot in my life and that I should start writing it down. So besides writing my memoires at the age of 26 (I am still not the youngest one to do so – check out Justin Bieber(!)) I will also do occasional recaps on parts that come into my mind – and have usually taught me a lesson. So stay tuned