Traffic in India, by Gabiru from AIESEC in BH
It makes no sense. The traffic is crazy; some facts: - Public transportation almost doesn’t exist Mirrors are not used – they prefer to “sound horn” all the time The roads tracks are not defined Rules, only in the book – if there’s any rule Some traffic lights stay closed for 5 or 10 MINUTES!!! Bikes are extremely cheap – India is the biggest bike producer of the world The rikishaws and buses blow an unbelievable smoke of pollution Bikes are often on the sidewalk to avoid traffic If it rains the roads are turn into mud To support the mess: they follow British direction
First Steps in Australia, by Gabi from AIESEC Floripa
One third (!!!) of the population of Sydney is comprised by foreigners;
According to Australian students, about 10% of the university students are foreigners, generally Asian, and generally in some sort of exchange program;
Coming back home today (20 minutes walk), I heard at least 4 other languages being spoken in the streets: Chinese, Spanish, Polish and some other eastern European that I didn’t identify.
In such a place, I don't feel that foreigner...
The business world of Taiwan, by Coelho from AIESEC Brasília
I am working at a management consulting company called Atelligent Global Consulting (www.atelligent.com), with offices in Taipei, Shanghai, London and New Jersey. Besides offering consulting services in marketing & branding, CRM, business diagnosis, change management, executive development and human capital planning, the company has a strong focus on international business, facilitating market expansion in the Greater China market and help Taiwanese companies going global!Alejandra Laiton from Colombia in 10 months of work
Yes... cool!
But, honestly, my body is shouting me: STOP IT!!!
The 17th stop will be on June in Rotterdam... can´t wait!!
This month travelling around South America has made me think about our reality as latin americans.
The differences between Bolivia (the cheapest and also poorest country in South America) and Chile (the most expensive one) are so huge!... their people, their infraestructure, their food, their cities, their education level, their general opportunities.
Bolivia is so crowded. There are many people from different cities. There are a lot, still on the streets, peasants -"cholitos"- and they are proud to keep high the bolivian culture: their music, their traditions, their food. "The genuineness still is alive".
In Bolivia, the food is the most important thing. If you are eating well, the rest doesn't matter. In Chile, you're ok with a Hot Dog or a Sandwich! It is amazing how you can switch, in just 2 hours by plane, the mood and the way you see the life.
