Sunday, September 10, 2006

Thank You ASEF!


I know I was supposed to write about a movie, but I decided to share something I felt I needed to show gratitude for today. Well, today I am thankful not to a single person but to an entity, an organization that has changed my life as well -- the Asia-Europe Foundation.



First, ASEF was the organization that made it possible for me to go an internship to Finland. They once partnered with AIESEC to send 5 Asias and 5 Europeans to each other's continents. That is why I landed in the glorious land of Finland.



Second, they paved the way for me to become part of ASEFUAN, a growing network of over 450 young and intelligent people from the ASEM countries who have a passion for international relations. I know I have met some of my good friends there (which you will meet here as well).



Third, and the latest thing they have done for me, is that they allowed me to get invited last night to a dinner hosted by the Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen which is very special indeed.




I know that this organization has not finished its positive effect on my life. There will be more friends, more dinners, and more people to be encountered through them.



Cheers to ASEF! Cheers to ASEFUAN! Some day you and AIESEC will meet again. I will make sure of that! ;)

Posted by Erica Cleofe at 00:01

2 comments:

  1. Blogger Pierre on September 10, 2006 7:17 AM

    Hey Erica!

    Thanks so much for the birthday wishes. I'm had a great day with family and friends.

    ASEF sounds like really cool. I wish i had the opportunity to get into it while in university. You've definitely had a blast because of it huh!? :)

  2. Blogger Erica Cleofe on September 10, 2006 12:04 PM

    Hello Pierre!

    Yeah I had and will continue to have. :)

    You are welcome for the birthday wishes. :)

    Hugs,
    Erica

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