Youth leaders from universities all over Australia gathered at The University of Queensland鈥檚 (国产探花) Gatton campus recently for the AIESEC Youth Leadership Conference.
The annual conference, organised by Australia鈥檚 AIESEC National Committee, attracted 200 university students and encouraged attendees to be active global citizens and gain leadership experience and skills.
AIESEC is the world's largest student-run organisation and is present in over 110 countries and territories and has over 60,000 members and president of Australia鈥檚 AIESEC National Committee, Robert Gomm, said the conference helped young people realise how they can make an impact in the world.
鈥淚 joined AIESEC to improve my leadership skills. I feel that is it is important to get more out of university life than just your degree. Being involved in AIESEC has definitely helped me to achieve this,鈥� Mr Gomm said.
鈥淭he conference sessions were designed to improve our skills so that once we reach the workforce we can create an impact.
鈥淭he conference was really exciting, seeing the delegates and the way they interacted in the sessions was really inspiring. It is great to see young Australians taking an interest in the future.
鈥淭he Gatton site has been the most excellent conference site I鈥檝e been too. Queensland is sunny, the facilities are state- of- the-art and the meals have been amazing.鈥�
Being involved in AIESEC provides a platform to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment.
鈥淭hrough my work with AIESEC I have travelled to Mexico, India and Singapore to attend conferences and later in the year I am going to Kenya for the International Congress,鈥� Mr Gomm said.
For more information on AIESEC visit or if you are also interested in hosting your next event at 国产探花 Gatton contact the Campus Conference Unit on (07) 54601489 or email ccu@uqg.uq.edu.au for information.
