YOUR LINK TO THE EXCHANGE

Message from the president

Welcome to the Ateneo Student Exchange Council! We are witnessing one of the greatest years of ASEC with 495 members - a record number in the organizations history. We have started the year with various innovations: a new logo and a new project - Indonesia-Philippines Youth Cultural Exchange Program. For the first time, we have implemented the fleet system and the newsletter, to interact, communicate and serve you better. I am very excited to present to you the first issue of The Ambassador, the monthly newsletter of ASEC. This issue will further elaborate about the organization and its plans for this school year and likewise, introduce the executive board and officers who will serve the organization. All the best, Hanyeo Yoo

WHAT IS ASEC?
The Ateneo Student Exchange Council (ASEC) is an organization committed in the growth of its local and international members as ambassadors of their own culture. ASEC aims to give opportunities, both local and abroad, that strengthen a sense of national identity, cultural awareness, and intercultural dialogue. Through activities such as local trips and workshops, ASEC engages members in Filipino culture and creates avenues for social interaction that can promote cultural relativism. Finally, it aims to help in nation building by providing cultural and academic opportunities outside the organization.

VISION
ASEC aims to provide Ateneans, other Filipinos and foreign students, an avenue of understanding in order to deepen national identity. It also seeks to expose them to a different environment through social interaction. By doing so, ASEC advocates open-mindedness and open communication, thus leading to better global

MISSION
ASEC aims to provide Ateneans, other Filipinos and foreign students, an avenue of understanding in order to deepen national identity. It also seeks to expose them to a different environment through social interaction. By doing so, ASEC advocates open-mindedness and open communication, thus leading to better global understanding.

THRUST
In order to strengthen its identity and to ensure sustainability, ASEC aims to achieve institutionalization through transition, planning, execution and evaluation.

DEPARTMENTS OF ASEC

PRODUCTION TEAM
The production team is composed of creative individuals geared towards the effective communication and dissemination of pertinent information through the creation and production of various ASEC paraphernalia. They deal with the overall aesthetic work of the organization and maintain rapport with members.

INBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE

The Inbound Student Exchange Department welcomes the international exchange students with open arms and helps them with their transition to life in Ateneo and the Philippines. ISE does this by communicating with the OIR or Office of International Relations through its sub-department the OIR Coordination Team, so we can know the needs of exchange students before they get here (like tours, buddies, housing, shopping, etc). Not only do we get to know the exchange students and their cultures, but we get to show them how OZOM Filipinos are and what the Philippines has to offer!

MARKETING & FINANCE

The Marketing and Finance Department serves as ASECs arm in sustaining the organizations operations and projects through fund raising. It is divided into 2 separate teams the Finance team which deals with all the financial matters of ASEC such as the budgets, expenses, reimbursements and the likes and the Marketing team which is responsible in building and maintaining relationships with external contacts.

OUTBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE

The department of Outbound Student Exchange is in charge of dealing with foreign institutions or events outside the Ateneo, be it an embassy, or a university, as well as taking care of ASEC members going abroad. Under OSE is the liaison for Alliance of the International Students Organizations, who coordinates with international orgs in DLSU and UP.

HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources Department makes sure that ASEC stays a happy and healthy family of fleets. With the determination of a lion and a killer smile, your VP and AVP only want that YOU have the best ASEC experience.

Hanyeoreum Yoo Marvi Lua

President 4 AB Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in German, French and Developmental Management 0917-8945845 hyryoo90@yahoo.com Fun Fact: Hanyeo is a rabid Angry Birds fan. Vice President 4 BS Management Minor in Strategic Human Resources Management 0917-5360655 marvslua@yahoo.com Fun Fact: Marvi is a frustrated singer, dancer, and rap artist.

Tim Alconga Joseph Derpo

VP for Inbound Student Exchange 3 AB Political ScienceMaster of Public Management 0915-2969660 timothy.alconga@gmail.com Fun Fact: Loves cheese AVP for Inbound Student Exchange 4 BS Communications Technology 0917-5330850 ashen.blue@yahoo.com Fun Fact: Always Der-po (gets??)

We present to you this years executive board, a group of fun-loving and SEXY individuals who aim to rule the world one step at a time. They can mostly be found in MVP 206 and in your local karaoke places. They enjoy sleeping between classes, hacking each others Facebook accounts, and being generally happy-go-lucky.

Mardi Dator Hanboreum Yoo

VP for Marketing and Finance 4 BS Management Minor in International Business 0906-4130478 mardidator@yahoo.com Fun Fact: Shes afraid of birds AVP for Marketing and Finance 4 BS Management Minor in French and Developmental Management 0927-9855204 hanboreum91@yahoo.co.kr Fun Fact: Likes plants

Kim Decena Ria Tinio

VP for Outbound Student Exchange 3 BS Legal Management 0917-8841234 kimberly.t.d@gmail.com Fun Fact: Plays soccer AVP for Outbound Student Exchange 2 BS Management 0926-7530006 snowrabbit399@gmail.com Fun Fact: She has been studying Japanese since grade 4 .

Carla de Guzman Geremy So

VP for Human Resources 4 BS Communications Technology 0917-5952522 ck.deguzman@gmail.com Fun Fact: Carla wants to be Nicki Minaj when she grows up. AVP for Human Resources 4 BS Communications Technology 0927-3001002 so.geremy@gmail.com Fun Fact: Still in the yungib since 1991

Gerick King Catherine Chua

Productions Team Head 4 BFA Information Design 0917-5198999 gericking@yahoo.com Fun Fact: He is extremely random and loves random things Office of International Relations Liaison 4 AB Chinese Studies 0921-3701075 cath_chua1215@yahoo.com Fun Fact: Needs chocolate everyday

Marco Napa
JTA Liason 3 BS Management Engineering 0917-5335101 marco_napa@yahoo.com Fun fact: Marco lost 30 pounds in just two years! He now weighs 150 pounds.

Ken Cruz
ICR Liason 3 AB Developmental Studies 0917-8899570 blaziken_ken@yahoo.com Fun fact: Its almost impossible for Ken to get a tan.

Karl See
ICR Liason 2 AB MA Political Science 0922-8682288 karlsee1@gmail.com Fun fact: Karl likes to eat noodles.

June 6 -11, 2011

James Ong
Finance Officer 3 AB Developmental Studies 0922-8958438 burke_ong@yahoo.com Fun fact: James has this vibe that makes a lot of people think that hes a douche bag.

Indonesia-Philippines Youth Cultural Exchange Program (IPYCEP)

Mark Ong
AISO-PHIL Liason 4 BS Management 0917-8112247 owl_and_eclectus@yahoo.com Fun fact: Mark loves fluffy cutesy stuff, but also likes gory movies and video games

Enzo Lascano
OIR Deputy Liason 4 BS Communications Technology 0921-7853518 washburn_n6@yahoo.com.ph Fun fact: Enzo used to be a spelling bee champion when he was a kid.

Joe Fabian
JTA Liason 3 BS Management Engineering 0917-3229688 fourth.wall@yahoo.com Fun fact: Joe likes ketchup with his pizza.

This was the very first time ASEC hosted delegates from Indonesia for a one week exchange program in the country. Included in the program was a local tour to Intramuros, classes in Filipino language, music and dance, and a culminating ceremony that showcased both Indonesian and Filipino culture, among others. 10 lucky ASEC delegates were handpicked to accompany the Indonesian delegates for the duration of their stay.

June 20 , 2011

Intramuros Trip I

July 15 , 2011

Fleet GA

July 22 , 2011

1st GA

June 27-1 , 2011

Recruitment Week

July 8 , 2011

Welcome Socials Dinner

Upcoming Projects
Halu-Halo PM Training GK Build UBE 1 ASEC Party Buddies Orientation Sept 7/9/14 Sept 2/5 Sept 10 Sept 12 Sept 16 Sept 19/21

This is the official welcome dinner for the first semester international exchange students!