Looks like AIESEC Brasov has done it again, only this time even more successful and with a greater impact than last editions…

World Citizenship became a real brand among high schools from Brasov, developing students of all ages. This autumn, Jenny (New Zeeland) and Rik (UK) came to deliver sessions to more than 100 high school students from 7 schools.

What was great about this project? Not only the cool methods which the trainees had in delivering trainings, but also three practical events which had great impact on the development of involved students. So we had an outdoors Team Building focused on Communication games; we had a World Café which involved over 70 students and 3 NGOs focused on working with young people… It was like a small AIESEC conference in which the kids split in home groups and made different projects which have been applied in the NGOs.

At the end we had a Global Village which gathered over 100 kids and students, from which 28 were internationals from 16 different countries. 14 countries have been represented at the Global Village with food, drinks, flags, costumes, objects, sweets, musical instruments, money and, of course, at least one person from each country!! The event also had a 2 hour panel discussion in which the kids asked the internationals funny and interesting questions about their countries.

What was interesting about this event? It was included in a successful Reception Weekend in which trainees from 5 LCs came and enjoyed our city doing activities like parties, city tour and trip to Dracula’s Castle. The kids were involved too!

At the end of the project there was a closing gala with songs, laughter, crying and hugging. The trainees had special presentations and the students received diplomas for participating in the project. How cool is that?

Here are some of their impressions:

“Joining the World Citizenship project was one of the smartest moves I’ve made lately, as it has been extremely fun, and, in the same time, I’ve learned a lot of interesting and useful things. Oh, and I’ve met a lot of great people. It was one opportunity that I am glad I didn’t miss. (…) The most interesting part of the project, in my opinion, was the last activity, where we got to meet people from all around the world: Sri Lanka, Poland, New Zeeland, Taiwan, Jordan, Nigeria are just a few of the countries represented there. We got to share parts of the history of their countries, lifestyles and we got to eat some of their traditional food. How cool is that?! And in the evening, we partied with them. Fun fun fun!!!

In conclusion, I advise everyone to join, especially if in doubt. It was surely worth it, not a waste of time and entertaining. And it was also a practice for your English above all. As I said before, it is possibly once in a lifetime opportunity that you’ll regret missing. So if you have the chance, join! “

Diana Bercu, “Mesota” High School

“For me AIESEC meant understanding of other cultures, gaining communication skills, project management skills, slef trust, enjoying participation, new knowledge, new experiences. Jenny and Rick knew how to combine entertainment with learning useful things. Thanks for that!

I enjoyed it so much that I didn’t want it to come to an end!…”

Cristina Ungurean, “Unirea” High School