Today marks the end of an era – it is the official end of my AIESEC career at AIESEC Victoria. Each vice presidential term begins March 1 and ends February 28. Last weekend, AIESEC Victoria's incoming and outgoing teams planned for the future and developed an annual plan, strategic actions and budget to get there. It was so inspiring to discuss our successes from the past year and how the new team can build on those successes and learn from our mistakes to have a great year. I am excited about the future of AIESEC Victoria. I have full confidence in this new team. March 1st brings me bittersweet memories. Bittersweet, someone said this weekend. On the one hand, I'll be relieved – I no longer have responsibilities and I'm looking forward to the future and exploring new opportunities. On the other hand, I'm afraid to leave. AIESEC was comfortable. It was (a little) predictable. I have made some wonderful friends through the organization here in Victoria and across Canada. I leave AIESEC with so many good memories and so many achievements. I guess my AIESEC career is not over yet. There is always this possibility of doing an internship. I just found a replacement for myself so there is still some turnover and training over the next month. The Career Fair is March 9-10 and I'm volunteering. Then there will be the Coastal Conference March 26-28 in Vancouver, where I will be moderating. So for a month or so, things will be the same, but once April rolls around, I'll be back home – no school, no work, no AIESEC. Wow, things are going to change. I can't wait to get out and yet I can't help but look back at the end of this chapter of ...... middle of paper ...... y to appreciate and learn about the world of a way different level.*…and that's just the beginning – there are so many other things I learned from AIESEC that I can't even begin to list them all. The AIESEC logo has words underneath that say "the international platform that empowers young people to explore and develop their leadership potential in order to make a positive impact on society." For a long time, these were just words to me, but now, looking back at all my AIESEC successes (and with them some failures), I have truly had the opportunity to explore and develop my leadership. I learned more about myself, my strengths and my weaknesses. Now that I am entering the workforce, I look forward to the second half of my sentence – making a positive impact on society. Thank you AIESEC – you really changed my life.