These are challenging months, in which the AEGEE-spirit is challenged on a daily basis – and it’s hard thinking about being the best. And because of that, our Local of the Month could not have arrived at a better moment! AEGEE-Plzeň beat all adversities and kept moving forward – an alive antenna is coming from a dead one if that… Read more →
Climate Emergency Working Group: “The actions have overpassed the expectations, and the best is yet to come”
“The Focus Area of Climate Emergency aims to educate young people and empower them to practice active citizenship in order to contribute to the green transition, understood as the individual and collective measures that need to be taken to prevent an environmental catastrophe” (aegee.org) The (almost) middle of their term seemed like the perfect moment to take a look at… Read more →
Social Equity Working Group: “The pandemic has increased inequality in a lot of aspects so there are many things to do to help to achieve equity”
“Social Equity Focus Area aims to make young people aware of discrimination based on place of origin, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities, and take action to promote equity from an intersectional perspective. Raise awareness, position itself and take action to tackle discrimination from an intersectional perspective, with the aim of promoting social equity” (aegee.org) It has been 6 months since… Read more →
A look at the Smart Cities of the future
The technology carried on humankind to a high level, making it able to shape the environment according to your needs. This has spread a veil in front of the eyes that did not allow us to realize the great changes that it is bringing along. For this reason, a new way of urban planning is needed, looking at the concept… Read more →
“Our aim with the (online) exchanges was to keep the international vibes, which are so quintessential to AEGEE, alive” ~ AEGEE Tartu
They showed how one can look beyond the unfortunate current situation and still embrace the AEGEE Spirit to its fullest by organising Online Exchanges all over the Network! They’ve been a great example to follow: meeting new people and connecting with AEGEEans, discovering different cultures, all from the comfort of your home. We are happy to announce the Local of… Read more →
AEGEE INSPIRE! A chat with Marcus Khoury
AEGEE has been a huge part of so many of our lives. But what happens when we graduate and step into the professional world? For those who still want to contribute to making the dream of a borderless Europe real, an excellent opportunity is to become one of Les Anciens d’AEGEE. Created in 1990 by former members, it maintains links… Read more →
AEGEE in 2020 at a glance
The year 2020 has been a weird, upsetting and unprecedented one, for the AEGEE community as much as for the rest of the world. The pandemic of Covid-19 has forced us to adapt and find new and innovative ways to still stay connected, both locally and globally. AEGEE has proven nothing can stop it and that its members are a… Read more →
“Within AEGEE, there are so many opportunities for you, don’t be afraid to take up some challenges, as the possibilities for you to learn, grow and meet new people are endless! “ ~ Teddy van Amelsvoort
November brings AEGEE a new member of the month, and this time it’s yet another familiar face. Her enthusiasm and help at the local and European help deserves recognition. We are happy to introduce the Member of the Month, November 2020, Teddy van Amelsvoort! Congratulations, Teddy, on being awarded the Member of the Month! We are all eager to hear… Read more →
Christmas Customs and their history
Christmas is the most anticipated and joyful time of the year. We all get the chance to gather with our family and forget about work for some time. Each country or region has its own traditions to celebrate Christmas however, do we know where all those traditions come from? Here’s a brief article about Christmas customs and where they come… Read more →
Les Anciens: An Introduction
Life of AEGEE members does not end after finishing their active membership. For those who still want to contribute to making the dream of a borderless Europe real, an excellent opportunity is to become one of Les Anciens d’AEGEE. Created in 1990 by former members, it maintains links across generations of AEGEEans and with AEGEE itself. The AEGEEan Magazine invites… Read more →