Get Inspired
The idea of this project was to find inspiration through all kinds of exercises, activities and tasks.Β The theme of this project was entreprenuership, therefore our occupations were oriented intoΒ this sphere and the sessions we have taken part in everyday were set in a non-formal approach.Β Getting inspired was not difficult in this kind of a setting, where we were surrounded byΒ passionate and goal-oriented people. I found this to be a very relaxing form of education,Β because there was not any pressure, stress or tense atmosphere. The knowledge I gainedΒ during this program is very useful and I look forward to applying it in my life.
Our day looked something like this, we woke up and had breakfast. Then after we finished, theΒ first session was about to start and everybody gathered in the meeting room. Usually, we sat inΒ a circle and started with an energizer. After that we participated in exercises. In the beginning ofΒ the project the activities were mostly about finding information, getting to know about socialΒ issues in our countries, identifying those problems and trying to look for a solution on how to fixΒ them. As we were getting to know more and more, we gathered enough information to workΒ with. Then our next task was to create a prototype of a social business. First we had to chooseΒ an issue that we wanted to fix, identify it. That simply meant - to come up with a business idea.Β Also, we were trying to fill existing gaps in the market in order to make our businessesΒ innovative and different. This was very important, because to make your enterprise successful, itΒ needs to excel and stand out in the industry. Afterwards we had to profile our customers - whatΒ kind of people they are, what is their behavior, what are their interests and so on. Figuring outΒ how are we going to advertise was our next task, because promotion is the key in reaching yourΒ target audience. We needed to design a logo for our company and come up with a slogan. NextΒ step was to pin down the main message of our business and recognize our values - what isΒ important for us. When this process was done, we presented our business ideas to the group.Β This was my favorite activity, because I really found myself and my creative spirit. AnotherΒ exciting exercise was creating a video for promoting entrepreneurship, building confidence andΒ inspiring young people. This was one of the more challenging tasks, but each group cameΒ together, turned on their team spirit and put themselves to work.
Taking part in this project was very fortunate not only for myself, but for every one of us.Β Everybody could explore their individuality, sense of self and creativity. Improving ourΒ EnglishΒ speaking skills was also a great opportunity, but mostly getting to know beautiful people andΒ beautiful cultures. In the span of two weeks we became very close and saying goodbye to eachΒ other was very emotional and heart-breaking. I miss the people I met here every day but I knowΒ this was not the last time we ever saw each other. I am very happy to have made internationalΒ friends and I am looking forward to seeing them again.