Indian curry, global garnishing
An opportunity to work in countries as diverse as Pakistan, Estonia and Sweden can be an exciting proposition for anybody. But for these three Vadodara youngsters, it’s all about gaining global exposure and acting as cultural ambassadors of their own country
PAARTH JOSHI
THEY are cutting through latitudes in their early twenties. Call them young corporate ambassadors who are out to gain international work experience. Meet Sharmin Vohra, Kreta Shah and Amit Desai, members from the Vadodara delegation of the voluntary student organisation AIESEC who have been selected to take up positions of vice-presidents of the national committees of Pakistan, Estonia and Sweden.
The trio will work for a year in the corporate sector to raise vacancies for international internships within the country and facilitate tieups for assistance to the national committees of their organisation. But besides this professional exposure, it’s the cultural exchange that enthralls them the most. As Vohra, who has been selected to go to Pakistan says, “AIESEC in India has taken a step to extend its committee in Pakistan and thus make an effort to bridge the gap between youngsters of both countries.”
Vohra sees this opportunity as a means to improve bilateral relations between India and Pakistan. “During my interaction with them, I found that the Pakistani youth is as zestful and amiable as ours. We watch the same movies and have similar tastes in food, there’s so much in common,” she adds with a dash of passion.
Besides, Vohra’s most excited about travelling by the Delhi-Lahore bus. “I chose to travel by the bus to experience the fear at ground level, hopefully I shall not encounter any miscreants,” she says.
Shah, who’s moving to Estonia for a year explains the selection procedure for the post. “There were several rounds of selection to screen one finalist out of the various international entries. We had to make speeches in front of the national committees and take psychometric tests.” And now that it’s begun, she is thrilled about exploring a country that’s emerging as the next IT hub. “It’s going to be a challenge to adapt to minus 30 degrees and get used to the 1 pm sunrise, but the international exposure will be worth the trouble,” says Shah.
More fascinating for her is the advanced technology that the country houses. “Everyone thinks Estonia is just a war-torn Baltic state but the Internet is almost a birthright there,” she chuckles. On the other hand, Desai, on his way to Sweden has pinned his goals rather neatly. “Working with a different culture will teach me more than just mastering management skills. The international exposure will help me gain an edge when I apply for my MBA studies to a reputed institute,” he says. Bon Voyage then!
An opportunity to work in countries as diverse as Pakistan, Estonia and Sweden can be an exciting proposition for anybody. But for these three Vadodara youngsters, it’s all about gaining global exposure and acting as cultural ambassadors of their own country
PAARTH JOSHI
THEY are cutting through latitudes in their early twenties. Call them young corporate ambassadors who are out to gain international work experience. Meet Sharmin Vohra, Kreta Shah and Amit Desai, members from the Vadodara delegation of the voluntary student organisation AIESEC who have been selected to take up positions of vice-presidents of the national committees of Pakistan, Estonia and Sweden.
The trio will work for a year in the corporate sector to raise vacancies for international internships within the country and facilitate tieups for assistance to the national committees of their organisation. But besides this professional exposure, it’s the cultural exchange that enthralls them the most. As Vohra, who has been selected to go to Pakistan says, “AIESEC in India has taken a step to extend its committee in Pakistan and thus make an effort to bridge the gap between youngsters of both countries.”
Vohra sees this opportunity as a means to improve bilateral relations between India and Pakistan. “During my interaction with them, I found that the Pakistani youth is as zestful and amiable as ours. We watch the same movies and have similar tastes in food, there’s so much in common,” she adds with a dash of passion.
Besides, Vohra’s most excited about travelling by the Delhi-Lahore bus. “I chose to travel by the bus to experience the fear at ground level, hopefully I shall not encounter any miscreants,” she says.
Shah, who’s moving to Estonia for a year explains the selection procedure for the post. “There were several rounds of selection to screen one finalist out of the various international entries. We had to make speeches in front of the national committees and take psychometric tests.” And now that it’s begun, she is thrilled about exploring a country that’s emerging as the next IT hub. “It’s going to be a challenge to adapt to minus 30 degrees and get used to the 1 pm sunrise, but the international exposure will be worth the trouble,” says Shah.
More fascinating for her is the advanced technology that the country houses. “Everyone thinks Estonia is just a war-torn Baltic state but the Internet is almost a birthright there,” she chuckles. On the other hand, Desai, on his way to Sweden has pinned his goals rather neatly. “Working with a different culture will teach me more than just mastering management skills. The international exposure will help me gain an edge when I apply for my MBA studies to a reputed institute,” he says. Bon Voyage then!
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