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Tuesday, August 09, 2005

AIESECer's Meeting Place...

Ethiopia, although a country that doesn't have AIESEC set up yet, has become the new AIESECer's Meeting place..... As Sjoerd commented yesterday, doing exchange without AIESEC!!!

So yesterday as I was quietly reading through my mail, i found an e-mail from Tamer, my dearest Egyptian friend, telling me that some trainees in Egypt might be coming to Ethiopia, and he gave them my number.... as soon as i closed that mail i get a phone call. I recognise the American accent, obviously coming from Salaam trainees who invaded Egypt this summer.......
Sjoerd and I, the Ethiopian Reception Officers gathered all the AIESEC people and Jens together and organised a nice evening of dinner and beers at Milk House (I have to take everyone to milk house, its part of the integration).

Although old and remembering none of the dances or role calls...... once an AIESECer always an AIESECer
My father commented in his last e-mail:

'You seem to be doing quite well now and seem to have settled in with your usual network of friends from all over the place and all types including priests, nuns, lawyers/missionaries, and even UN now!!'

5 Comments:

  • It is starting to evolve to a best-case practice for reception-programmes with activities everyday, incl housing, transport & travel-advice.

    All of this based on a simple structure. You come to Ethiopia with no plan whatsoever on how to spend your time here. You, or somebody you know, know Thea. You call her 10-20 minutes in advance. Agree to meet with her at the Hilton-lobby (preferrably with all your luggage) and end up at Milkhouse later in the evening. After the introductory evening we can customise your stay with corporate parties, helping to find a proper hotel or offer housing directly and getting entrance to the UN-complex. Jens, our German chauffeur (btw, Jens your car is getting too small for this), will further drive you around to and from any location required.

    We encourage anybody who is interested to come and try the programme themselve.

    By Blogger Sjoerd Slot, at August 09, 2005 2:33 PM  

  • Perfectly put Sjoerd... wanna become my marketing manager???

    Ahh you forgot to add, that you will also be considered the richest person in Addis as you'll have a white driver!!!

    By Blogger Thea, at August 09, 2005 4:02 PM  

  • Hey Thea!

    Just read on your blog that you are coming to dubai for training!

    That is so cool? For how long will you be staying?

    Drop me an email so that we can meet! Do you need a place to stay? You can crash at my apartment but I guess you will probably stay in a 5 star hotel paid by the company! :)

    Kisses,
    Ana

    By Blogger Ana Elisa, at August 11, 2005 7:44 PM  

  • hey thea!!
    i always love reading about your adventures and escapades...sounds like youre having a great time:)

    if you havent had your fill of american visitors, id love to stop by...

    By Blogger ma, at August 14, 2005 8:06 PM  

  • Babe, might be the whole Egyptian NC next time :)

    Our travel agency screwed us over and we might have to travel on Ethiopian airlines.

    Its bad that we will be paying more and things will be more uncertain but then seeing you and going to the Milk House will be our compensation...

    We get to know more tomorrow and will keep you updated

    By Blogger Tamer Zikry, at August 18, 2005 1:17 AM  

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