Sunday, October 01, 2006

Dear AIESEC Pakistan

I wasn't going to post this as it is a little outdated, but I think it's very fitting since I just finished writing my CEED report, I still haven't posted about JNC or IC, & at this rate i'm not sure when i'll get to, but I definily won't forget those conferences, this weekend has been interesting going from feeling ready to make that jump to the next level to feeling like an alumni

Dear AIESEC Pakistan,

We need to talk. This isn't easy for me to say, but I feel it's best
that you hear it from me. We knew going into this that it wasn't going
to be a long term thing. It's not you, it's me, I just have so many
other things going on right now. I'm sorry but i'm leaving you. I know
in time we will agree that we can still be friend. I'll always
remember the times we had together.

For 17 years I have been in Canada travelling short distances if at
all. It took 2 years before I decided to contact AIESEC & find more
information about this organization. I decided to learn more & started
helping where I could when I could.

I have not been in AIESEC for very long. I have lost balance in my
life as I was striving to excel in the AIESEC work I was doing. My
summers are usually spent working or studying. Given the opportunity
to go to another AIESEC country & work with an MC or an LC over the
summer, I applied & was selected to come to Pakistan.

I spent 9 weeks in Pakistan. I never thought I would be there in my
life but now am trying to find a way to go back! Starting from
resolving visa issues & being in Lahore when LUMS students had exams,
to helping to facilitate at July National Conference in Karachi & many
things in between, I wanted to thank all of you for being there to go
through this experience with me. I could truly be myself & connect
with you personally & professionally.

I have learnt a lot in my time in AIESEC & tried to share some of
those things with you while I was there. Forgetting to pack a camera &
spending most of my time doing AIESEC work most of my memories from my
time in Pakistan is in working with & spending time with you the
members & I will remember you all for different reasons at different
times.

I know that you have changed my life for the better & I hope I did
also. I may have become a small part of you for a short period of
time, but you have all become small parts of me, making my time in
Pakistan a big part of me which I won't ever forget.

Lastly, I wish you the best of luck with everything that you do, stay in touch,

Puneet Duggal
The CEED

3 Comments:

eMad said...

Puneet, Thanks for the invaluable and unforgettable contribution that you made here.

October 04, 2006 10:49 AM

 
OmarOonie said...

Puneet, You've been a great influence for all of us. We`ll never forget the times we had!

October 05, 2006 2:54 AM

 
HasaN SheikH said...

heyyyyy puneet! its just so strange how ppl who re not related to u in any way can come n make a difference :) ure one of them for sure! its been more than a pleasure knowing u. u provided us the spirit which we all needed! we shall remember u 2 always. for u have been an invaluable asset for us.

October 07, 2006 8:46 AM

 

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