Alumni Relations Office Holds another Successful Host Family Day for Students of MDM & MBA Batch 3

On the evening of December 5, 2008, Ocean Park Manila, the Alumni Relations Office (ARO) of AIM held a successful Host Family event. In this event, alumni welcomes the students into the big family circle and serve as their mentor during their whole stay at AIM.

Our correspondent Monina Montepiedra interviewed the students to express their expectations about the Host Family experience, and here is what they have said:

" I think that the host family program is necessary and helpful to students. I hope that our mentor can introduce more customs and the real life of Philippines. At the same time, I hope that he can provide me an effective guide for my future career." - Dan Li, China

"It is a very good initiative for us to meet our valuable alumni. It gives us the opportunity to know more about the alumni and their experience. I look forward to knowing about their experience at AIM, and how the Institute has shaped their lives. I also am interested to learn more about the culture and traditions of the Philippines." - John Desa, India

"The event is a very good way to introduce culture to the other students from different countries and also tighten solidarity within the AIM alumni. I am happy to know that there I would have someone in the Philippines to consult if ever we met any difficulties either in studies or personal life during my stay here." - Shirleen Iskandar, Indonesia

"Would like to know about the Philippines and the culture, and require guidance to make the most of my MBA program. The idea is really good to provide overseas students a medium through mentors to learn more about the country, the course, and the real world." - Rajesh Lachhani, India

"Enriching, satisfying, and a good chance to learn more. I do hope to understand the Filipino community more through my mentor, and learn the do's and the don’ts of this society." - M.V. Hari Krishna, India

"The Host Family event is a welcome break from a hectic schedule. Much more valuable, is that I can consult my mentor about my studies here at AIM." - Amiya Kumar, India