aiesec lebanon icx reception booklet

AIESEC Lebanon

ICX Reception Booklet

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MCP's Note .................................................... 1

Lebanon....................................................... 2

Visa ............................................................ 3

Climate ........................................................ 5

Culture ........................................................ 6

Cu1s1ne ......................................................... 7

Tourism ........................................................ 8

Night Life ...................................................... 11

Transportation ................................................ 12

AIESEC Lebanon .............................................. 13

Expectations .................................................. 15

General Info .................................................. 17

Contacts ...................................................... 21

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Dear our incoming interns

It's my pleasure to welcome you to Lebanon; one of the warmest countries you will ever visit in your life. Congratulations for taking the step and deciding to do your internship here. AIESEC in Lebanon is the fastest and strongest expansion in the network. Lebanon as a country is usually named the Switzerland of the Middle East as it has the beauty and open mindness of Europe but mixed with the culture of the Middle East which makes it a unique destination for anyone. We also promise you to taste the best food in the world and experience the best nightlife. On behalf of AIESEC Lebanon members and leadership body we are all excited to meet you and to get to know more about your culture.

See you soon,

M4zen Ahd4//4h MCP 13/14

AIESEC Lebanon

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Lebanon officially the Lebanese Republic is a country in the East Mediterranean .It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Palestine/Israel to the south. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has dictated its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity.

Home of the Phoenicians a maritime culture that flourished for over a thousand years. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, the five provinces that comprise modern Lebanon were mandated to France. Lebanon is

country with vast cultures and much diversity.


Entry visas may be obtained from the Lebanese Diplomatic and

Consular Missions Abroad

Please check with your nearest Lebanese Consular mission for

more details concerning visa regulations applying to your citi

zenship

1. Citizens from:

Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and UAE

Receive a free entry visa for 3 months at the Rafic Hariri

International airport in Beirut.

2. A free one-month valid visa, renewable till 3 months, is

granted to the citizens of these countries:

Armenia - Australia -Austria Azerbaijan - Belgium - Brazil

Bulgaria - Canada - Chile China Republic- Czech Republic -

Costa Rica Croatia Denmark- Estonia Finland - France -

United Kingdom - Georgia -Germany - Greece - Hong Kong -

Hungary - Iceland Ireland - Italy - Japan Kazakhstan - Kyr

gyzstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Macedonia - Malaysia - Malta

Mexico - Moldova - Netherlands - New Zealand - Norway

Peru - Poland - Portugal - Russia - Romania Singapore - Slo

vakia - Slovenia - South Korea - Spain - Sweden - Switzer

land Tajikistan -Turkey - USA - Ukraine - Uzbekistan -Ven

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3. Citizens of the following Countries:

Algeria, Egypt & Tunisia

Can obtain their visa at the airport provided they are in pos

session of the following:

•A round trip non-refundable ticket

•A hotel reservation or residence address

•A 2000 USD in cash or a check from a recognized bank

(You might be asked for the 2000$ upon arrival and you

have to show them the money and not give it to them and

sometimes they don't ask for it).

4. Other nationals should contact the Consulate at the Leba

nese Embassy for details about how to obtain their visa at

least One month prior to arrival.

Restricted Entry: The Government of Lebanon refuses entry to

holders of Israeli passports, holders of passports containing a

visa for Israel, valid or expired, used or unused and passports

with entry stamps to Israel.

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Lebanon has a moderate Mediterranean climate. In coastal areas, winters are generally cool and rainy whilst summers are hot and humid. In more elevated areas, temperatures usually drop below freezing during the winter with heavy snow cover that remains until early summer on the higher

mountaintops.

In April and mid May you can enjoy Skiing in the mountains and then head to beach with a perfect

Swim!!

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The culture of Lebanon is the cross culture of various civilizations over thousands of years. Originally home to the Phoenicians and then subsequently conquered and occupied by the Assyrians, the Persians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, the Crusaders, the 0 t tom an Turks and most recently the French, Lebanese culture has over the millennia evolved by borrowing from all of these groups. Lebanon's diverse population, composed of different ethnic and religious groups, has further contributed to the country's festivals, musical styles and literature as well as

cuisine. Despite the ethnic, linguistic, religious and denominational diversity of the Lebanese, they "share an almost common culture". Lebanese Arabic is universally spoken while food, music, and literature are deep-rooted "in wider Mediter-

ranean and Levantine norms".

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Lebanese cuisine includes an abundance of tl starches, fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood; animal fats are consumed sparingly. Poultry is eaten more often than red meat. When red meat is eaten it is usually lamb on the coast, and goat meat in the mountain regions. It also includes copious amounts of garlic and olive oil, often seasoned by lemon juice; olive oil, herbs, garlic and lemon are typical flavors found in the Lebanese diet. However, Lebanon also has a wide

variety of international and tasty cousins.


Recently, after the long years of the civil war and reoccurring periods of political unrest in Lebanon, Lebanon has become an increasingly popular destination for tourism. In fact, in 2009, the New York Times ranked Beirut the No. 1 travel destination worldwide due to its Unique Nightlife and Hospitality. Its rich history, historic sites, mild climate, along with other factors, have all made Lebanon currently one of the most visited countries in the Middle East. Lebanon, even in its post-war state, has managed to attract around 2,352,081 tourists in 2010. Statistics have shown that Lebanon's tourist attraction rate has been increasing rapidly and the Ministry of Tourism predicts that this ongoing trend will amplify in the coming years.

Top tourist destinations in Lebanon

•Mseilha Fort •Sidon Sea castle •Moussa castle •Byblos castle •Beirut national Museums •Gibran Museum •Sursock Museum •World heritage sites •Anjar •Baal beck •Byblos •Qadisha Valley and Cedar Forest •Tyre

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Rawshe Rock

Batroun Harbour

Bcharre Cedars

Baalbek

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Ecotourism in Lebanon has a rich background of natural diversity and a wide range of outdoor activities. With an original landscape consisting of mountains, forests, wildlife, beaches, snow fed rivers, caves, valleys and gorges, Lebanon is becoming more of an outdoor destination where people can visit its natural reserves and practice their ecotourism activities.

Ecotourism activities and sports: •Rafting •Hiking •Caving •Dirt biking •Skiing •Rappel ling •Horse riding •Snowboarding •Mountain biking •Mountain climbing

More Info: Click Here

Trekking in the Lebanon Mountains

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Lebanon#Citadels_and_Forts


Lebanon has a wonderful nightlife, it is possible to find bars, nightclubs, pubs and restaurants of all possible styles; it is guaranteed that every single taste will be satisfied. Lebanon is considered to have one of the best gastronomical offers in the Middle east, the Lebanese blood of its residents makes them assist to the local nightclubs to show their dancing skills; also it is possible to find more relaxing plans like having a drink or a coffee in many places around the city, like cultural and recreational activities; all these makes Lebanon a wonderful destination for all those interested in discovering the nocturnal side of its culture.

Despite of having anything to do during the entire year, the main days for going out are on Fridays and Saturdays, however every day of the week has something to offer.

More info: Click here

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http://www.beirut.com/Nightlife/11


The majority of travellers use service taxis to get from place to place. "Service" taxis often operate like buses on set routes between towns and cities, though they can be hired to visit other places with some negotiation. Each taxi carries between 4 (inside metropolitan areas) to 6 (longer distances) passengers, who share the fare between them. The Fare is 1750 LL (Lebanese lira) although since most don't have change it is expected to pay 2000 which is about $1.33 for short distances of a couple of km, and increases depending on both distance to be traveled, traffic on that specific road and of course, like everything in Lebanon, persuasion In ego t i at ion ski II s. A private Taxi ride, without having to share with other passengers is similar to a "Service" Taxi, in that the same pre-negotiation is required to determine the fare, and as a rule of thumb, costs the same as a fully loaded "Service" Taxi (the fare* number of passengers).

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History:

AIESEC was founded in Lebanon in June 2011 as an expansion

by AIESEC Egypt.

AIESEC Lebanon became an official expansion in AIESEC In

ternational Congress in Kenya in August 2011,

AIESEC Lebanon became a full member in the AIESEC Network

in February 2012 in the International Presidents Meeting in

Hungary, becoming thus the fastest entity to become a full

member in the AIESEC network.

AIESEC Lebanon continued its achievement to win the presti

gious ING award for having the best relative growth in perfor

mance.

In recognition to the amazing efforts and success, Lebanese

American University Local Committee won the regional rela

tive growth award in MENAXLDS march 2012 in Morocco.

AIESEC Lebanon hosted the regional conference for the Local

Committee Presidents in the MENA region MENACo in October

2012.

AIESEC Lebanon hosted AIESEC Middle East and North Africa

Exchange and Leadership Development Seminar (MENAXLDS)

Congress in March 2013 which is the biggest and the most an

ticipated event in the MENA region, taking place annually and

uniting the representatives of local and national AIESEC enti

ties of the MENA region and the whole AIESEC network in one

place and time to set goals for the next period, celebrate the

success and share the experience.

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IGCDP:

AIESEC Lebanon's global community development programme

will be working on two major social issues of the nation,

which are Education and Environment for the year 2013-14,

and alongside will be conducting awareness and tourism proj

ects as well.

The quality of the programme is our major focus; we strive to

provide our exchange participants with the best of personal

and professional development environments.


Before arrival:

• General Support on How to

prepare your stay in Lebanon

through the Reception Booklet

•Expectation meet

call with an AIESEC

where you can ask

A Skype

member

him/her

questions concerning you stay

and also you will be told about

what you shall ideally expect

from us

• When you have the information

of your travel, please inform us

to prior 5 working days, with all

these details:

• Number of the flight:

•Flight departure time:

• Date of the flight:

• Flight arrival time (put AM or

PM)

- The name of the person re

sponsible for the pickup, his

mobile number and the mobile

of the LCVP of the LC you are

matched with.

After Arrival:

• Taking you on your first work

ing day to the office.

• Provide support to find accom

modation & provide concrete

option if we have some avail

able

What you cannot except from AIESEC in Lebanon

• Finding an accommodation that correspond to all your expec

tations

•Availability every day, every time to answer to your request

•AIESEC is responsible to provide you initial assistance in es

tablishing and orienting you upon arrival for your internship.

So we are here to support you but you are responsible for your

basic needs in foreign country.

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What we expect from our Exchange participants:

Personally:

• Be open minded.

•Accept and try to understand cultural differences.

• Be flexible and patient.

• Be open to us and speak up if you experience any difficulties

or problems.

• Deal with the challenging situations and "give it a go".

Professionally:

• Demonstrating professionalism.

• Showing commitment.

• Being punctual.

•Add to the organization you are working for.

• Show respect to the organization's internal personnel, and

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• Generally there is 3 languages that are spoken Arabic,

French, and English.

•You can usually wear whatever you want no one really cares,

There is no specific dress code.

• People are usually too friendly so don't feel offended or

scared.

•Try going out as much as you can and enjoy your time,

There are a lot of outings you can do like caving, hiking,

skiing, clubbing, etc ...

• Don't talk about politics or religion it's a sensitive topic

•Always leave at least 10% of the tip if you were somewhere

fancy.

• Lebanon is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2),

and observes daylight savings from end-March to end-October.

•Currency:

Currently, the paper money used is 1,000 L.L, 5,000 L.L ,

10,000 L.L , 20,000 L.L, 50,000 L.L, and 100,000 L.L. The

coins used are 250 L.L and 500 L.L. Do not easily accept the

money of other denominations.

1 USD ~ 1.500 LBP

1 Euro ~ 2,000 LBP

1 Sterling ~ 2,500 LBP

1 Turkish Lira ~ 750 LBP

1 Yuan ~ 250 LBP

1 Egyptian Pound~ 250 LBP


Map of Lebanon (best touristic places)

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Map of Beirut


Basic Language

Hello Mar-ha-ba Thanks Shuk-ran

Kee-fak (male) Shoo ismak

What's your (male) How are you

Kee-fik name? Shoo is-mik (female) (female)

Good morning Sabah-el-kheir My name is Is-mi

Tis-bah-aa'-la-Jou-aa'n (male)

kheir (male) Good night Tis-bahi-aa'-la

I'm hungry Jou-aa'-ne

kheir (female) (female)

Eih (slang) At-shaa'n (male) Yes

Na-aa'-m I'm thirsty

At-shaa'-ne (formal) (female)

Bhib-bak (to

No La-a' I love you male)

Bhib-bik (to female)

Maybe Yem-kin Lebanon Lub-nan

Where is the Wayn al I need Help

Bedde mou-se-a bathroom hammam de

Can I use your r1y-ye es-ta-

I got lost/I'm phone?

mil tele-fon-lost

Do-o'-t <'lk?

Less A'-al More Ak-tar

I want Bad-di I need Ay-iz

Excuse me Af-wan For how much

Bi adde hay? is this?

1 hat's too Kteer ghali Pxnpnc;ivP

I don't want it. Ma badde yeha

Restaurant Mat-a am How do you say

Keef be oulo .. . ? ? --

What is this? Shoo hayda? Breakfast Ter-wi-aa

Lunch Gha-da Dinner Aa-sh -aa

Days:

Monday Ta-nein Friday Joum-aa' Today El youm Tuesday Ta-le-ta Saturday Sa-bet Tomorrow Book-ra

Wednesday Or-ba-aa' Sunday Aa'-had Yesterday Em-be-rih

Thursday Kha-mees


Numbers:

Zero Siffer Ten Ash-ra Twenty Ash-rin

One Wa-had Eleven Eh-da-esh Thirty Tie-tin

Two Tnein Twelve et-na-esh Fourty "'' uu u ;..._

Three Tle-te Thirteen et-lata-esh Fifty Kham-sin

Four Ar-ba-a' Fourteen Ar-ba-a'-ta-esh Sixty Sit-tin

Five Kham-se Fifteen Kham-es-ta-esh Seventy Sa b-aa-in

Six Sit-te Sixteen Sit-ta-esh Eighty Tme-nin Seven Sab-a a' Seventeen Sab-ea-ta-esh Ninety Tis-ein

Eight Tme-ne Eighteen Tman-ta-esh Hundred Miyye

Nine Tis-aa' Nineteen Tis-aa-ta-esh Thousand Al-ef

Items:

Milk Ha-lib Tomato Ba-na-doura Fish Samak

Egg Bayd Cheese Jeb-neh Chicken Djeij

Water Mayy Yogurt Lab-neh Meat( beef) Lah-meh

Potato Ba-ta-ta Ice cream Bou-za Rice Rez

Coffee Ah-we Juice As-sir Tea Shay


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