ERASMUS+, Key action 1: youth exchange
Dates: 16—23 February 2025
Venue: Târgoviște, Dambovita, Romania
Czech team: 5 participants + 1 group leader
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Hosting organisation: Asociația Be You
Project report:
On the 16th of February 2025, our team set off for a lovely city by the name of Târgoviște in Romania to spend a week participating in the Informed & Involved: Media Literacy for Active Youth Engagement youth exchange. Our common goals were not only to educate ourselves on media literacy and critical thinking but also to meet people from different cultural backgrounds, experience Romanian culture and cuisine, and visit some of the country’s tourist destinations.
As mentioned earlier, the key themes of this youth exchange were media literacy and critical thinking. I personally believe that the facilitators managed to present these topics in a way that was not only entertaining but also engaging. Most sessions focused on debating, sharing opinions, and finding common ground with those who had differing views. Additionally, some sessions resembled traditional formal education, where we learned, for example, about different methods used to evaluate articles and other forms of media. I personally enjoyed most of the sessions, as time seemed to fly by.
Regarding the venue and food, I had never experienced such luxury on a youth exchange before this project. Since we were accommodated in a hotel located in a historic city, we had a truly enjoyable stay. Most of the meals were delicious, and even those that weren’t were, at the very least, an interesting experience.
However, what I consider the greatest part of this entire experience was the people I had the chance to meet, befriend, and create unforgettable memories with.
Vojtěch B.
