On EB Elections of AIESEC Bahrain

Few days back were the elections of the Local Committe EB (Executive Board) of AIESEC in Bahrain .I decided that after all the time that I have spent in the organisation,the commitment and the efforts, the different teams that I worked in and running a PBOX( Bridging the Gap) , that it was about time that I would run for LCP and that I was qualified enough to see where the organisation is heading.

It made sense to me, seeing that I even wanted to get involved in the organisation in a much bigger role and really influence a lot of the things that are happening.A huge part of my motivation to run was to see to it that OCPs of IBXPs get the appropriate support from the LC, create a role for alumni of the organisation, strengthen ties with different entities in the market and work on increasing exchanges.The rest was other pure technicalities.

Some of my friends told me to run for other VP positions, which I would assume would have been a bit less challenging than this role.However , I decided not to.Why would I ? I responded.The point of me running for LCP was that I wanted to ensure that I left a legacy behind, something to be remembered with ; and being LCP, myself along with my EB could greatly influence the course that this organisation is taking and through that create an impact on society.

I would be lying if I told you that everything is fine with rainbows, flowers and roses.But truth is I was a little disappointed, and I believe that it is something I am entitled to.However, what made this experience one great damn one, is that I ran against one of my good friends, who I know will take good care of the organisation.It is in safe hands !

I learnt to accept "failure", face rejection and refocus .I am sort of confused on what to expect or do next.I am still running Bridging the Gap, still working on it and will continue to do until it is a success. Maybe then , this would be the legacy I leave in AIESEC Bahrain. I know I pray for that everyday.Raising traineeships for the LC has been a pain in the a** already , so it is even harder when you do it for a PBOX with a particular sector in mind.

Another good friend of mine reminded me that things happen for a reason, and of that I will be constantly reminded.Lets wait for tomorrow and see what hopes and new experiences it will bring along with the unfolding of a new day.

Atleast now, I would have the chance of going to Malta on a CEED with no complications regarding absence in the LC and ,I dont have to worry about IC Brazil day and night , wondering where I might get sponsorship from.

Every coin has two faces ,I guess !