If you are thinking about applying for one of the Spanish Summer Universities or maybe have another reason to go to a Latin country but do not know how to get around, then look here! This article gives you a few tips on how to reach cities that may not have a large airport. Last year I visited almost every… Read more →
Beyond AEGEE
Georgian undergraduate exchange students in Europe
Almost every Georgian student wishes to study in Europe. The reason for that is to gain international experience, get to know different people with various living standards, make new friends, share experiences with them and return home with new ideas and perspectives. As one of the Georgian exchange students said: “Studying abroad is a big challenge because you need to… Read more →
What a documentary can do to you…
Today was a very special day for me. No, I didn’t get married, neither did I give birth, the graduation is not the case either. “So what happened?” the reader would ask. My blindness is gone. And I am not talking about physical abilities here. What I am referring to is much bigger and more important, something that can’t be… Read more →
Pardon my French – I am going to take a cold turkey
AEGEE is, as you all know, spread all over Europe in locals in which numerous different languages are spoken. It is quite common to find expressions in these languages mentioning the nationality or name of a fellow AEGEE country somewhere in Europe. If you are trying to quit doing drugs or stop smoking, people in Denmark will suggest you to… Read more →
The things we do for AEGEE
Sunday, 5th of February 12:30. Olimpia is unexpectedly late for our rendezvous at the train station. 30 more minutes and we will set off for Istanbul! This should take about 19 hours, but it’s fine, we’re going to sleep most of the time anyway. 13:05. We’re both on the train and Olimpia’s updating her Facebook status and hoping for an… Read more →
Making a Difference
A while ago someone recommended this page to me on Facebook: Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change. I realised that there is some truth in it. We hear it on the radio and television how everyone wants the economy to improve, but what are we actually doing to better the financial situation we are in?… Read more →
When AEGEE members talk about youth policies…
The last week-end of January, the Spanish National Youth Council organised a youth meeting « Young people are looking for European program to participate », directly tackling the priorities established by the Danish presidency of the European Union under the frame of the structured dialogue process. The thematic which has been given priority in the youth field by the Danish government is… Read more →
A European Girl’s Extraordinary Experiences
There was a time in my life without AEGEE and I had no idea that a combination of four letters could change my life. And you know what? It was like middle ages – a dark period without inspiration, adventures and hope. OK, maybe a bit less terrifying but most important there is a border: before and after the entry… Read more →
The Afterparty Golden Rules
At 4.30 A.M the music was over, the club was closing and organizers brought you back. But sleeping doesn’t look like an option. So if you haven’t found a nice boy/girl to spend time with, well, it is time for AFTERPARTY! So what to do? Coming back from AEGEE-Valletta, where afterparty was as important as the party itself, I will… Read more →
AEGEE vs Real Life
AEGEE? What is it? Let’s google it. Wikipedia says it is Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l’Europe. Looks like a fancy name. European Students’ Forum – now it’s more understandable. It is one of the largest cross-faculty student organisations. Now that we got the introduction straightened out, let’s get down to business. This is an organization which has… Read more →