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DUBROVNIK
Dear Gen Z
As European citizens, we are enjoying a long-lasting Summer of Democracy and Freedom, however, nothing should be taken for granted, is Winter coming?
A tremendous challenge for our Democracy will happen next summer: the European Elections in June 2024! This is the battle that will shape your future!
Our Democracy needs a vote like a sword needs a whetstone! To make our democracy sharp and powerful against its enemies, people must participate and vote!
Are you the knight who will fight this battle to defend Democracy?
Come and join your fellows to fight for this common cause in our “Game of Thrones” event in Dubrovnik!
Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a wonderful city on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. There, you and 90 fellow young students coming from 15 European countries will take part in the three-day event on 25-28 April 2024.
FORMAT
GUERRILLA MARKETING
Become a true guerrilla marketer and be ready to push your abilities to their limit in order to raise awareness of the importance of civic engagement. Show the world that young people vote too!
In this event, you will take part in a series of challenges focused on the topic of EU policies and EU Elections. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to learn about guerrilla marketing from true experts and professionals.
TOPICS
REMOVING BARRIERS TO YOUNG VOTING
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Work in teams to produce content on active citizenship and the importance of democracy.
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Challenge yourself to create excellent video content and record short videos to be published on social media
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Have the opportunity to meet people coming from any corner of Europe and exchange ideas, visions, cultures, and languages.
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Have an impact on the European Elections 2024: your videos will make young Europeans more interested in voting and engaged in the democratic interplay.
REGISTER & JOIN THE RIDE!
Join us in Dubrovnik, Croatia from 25 to 28 April 2024!
Wear your armor and join us in the battle for the European Union of tomorrow.
Application process
Applications are OPEN for students living in Dubrovnik and its surrounding area!
Here is what you should do to join:
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Send us your application by completing this Google form.
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Once your selection is confirmed by EucA, you need to book and pay autonomously for your means of transport to Dubrovnik. As mentioned before, international students will be reimbursed with up to 150 EUR for their travel expenses after their successful participation in the event.
AGENDA
VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION FOR ALL DAYS:
Akademis Academia
Ulica Marka Marojice 2b 20000 Dubrovnik
COCKTAIL BAR:
Fratellos Bar
Anice Bošković 9a, 20000, Dubrovnik
Bus stops are close to the accommodation, check on Moovit (no Google Maps).
DAY 0
25 April – Arrivals
Welcoming of participants.
You will have the chance to start exploring the venue and the city autonomously. Accommodation check-in from 3 pm.
DAY 1
26 April – Opening Ceremony & Games of Thrones Team Building
08:00 - 08:30: Breakfast
09:00 - 09:30: Welcome and Registration
09:30 - 10:00: Opening Ceremony
10:00 - 11:00: Games of Europe - Challenges
11:00 - 11:30: Coffee break
11:30 - 13:00: Games of Europe - Challenges
13:00 - 14:30: Lunch break
14:30 - 15:30: Introduction to Guerrilla Marketing
15:30 - 16:45: Group Division, Group Work and Brainstorming
16:45 - 17:15: Coffee break
17:15 - 18:30: Group Work and Brainstorming
20:00: Social Activities
DAY 2
27 April – Street Civic Initiatives
08:00 - 08:30: Breakfast
09:00 - 9:30: Welcome and Registration
09:30 - 10:00: Presentation of the Agenda
10:00 - 13:00: Street Civic Initiatives - Videomaking
13:00 - 14:30: Lunch Break
14:30 - 18:20: Recording & Editing
18:20 - 18:25: Wrap up
18:30 - 19:30: Cocktail + Social activities
DAY 3
28 April – Closing Ceremony: Video Festival & Youth Squads Celebration
08:00 - 08:30: Breakfast
09:00 - 09:30: Welcome and Registration
09:30 - 10:00: Final Editing
10:00 - 10:30: Speech by Željana Zovko, Member of the European Parliament
10:30 - 11:15: Video Festival and Youth Squads Celebration
11:15 - 11:30: Coffee Break
11:30 - 11:40: Feedback forms
10:00 - 13:00: Video Festival and Youth Squads Celebration
13:10 - 13:15: Closing Remakrs
13:15: Departures
LOGISTICS
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The event will be held in English in person. No remote participation is possible.
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Once your selection is confirmed by EucA, you need to book and pay autonomously for your means of transport to Dubrovnik. We will reimburse you up to 150 EUR after your successful participation in the event.
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We cover students’ accommodation for the three nights of the event (25, 26 and 27 April): you will stay in shared rooms with other attendees in an accommodation provided and paid for by the organizers (Akademis Academia, Dubrovnik). Extra nights in Dubrovnik must be booked and paid for by you independently from the organizers. Participants already living in Dubrovnik won't have their accommodation covered.
For more information regarding our cancellation & reimbursement policy, check our Call for Applications:
For other information, or if you want to say hi, please contact us at info@euca.eu
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