Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant presence of technology in your life? Do you sense its negative impact on your well-being and crave a connection to alternative forms of pastime? Join us in exploring these challenges and discovering healthier relationships with digital tools.
Our youth exchange recognizes the vital role technology plays in our lives and aims to foster mindful usage. Through sharing experiences and perspectives, we'll delve into the effects of excessive smartphone usage and social media engagement.
In this project, we'll explore creative and outdoor activities as alternatives to digital dependence. Participants will embark on personal challenges to strike a balance between digital usage and other forms of recreation. Our supportive group environment and outdoor setting will facilitate this journey towards holistic well-being.
Expectations
Active and involved before, during and after the project:
- Before: follow-up of your emails/Whatsapp regarding the practical organization and presence during an online pre-departure meeting with the group.
- During: 100% active presence during the project together with your group (you travel together to the project and return back to Belgium as a group).
- After: follow-up of your emails/Whatsapp regarding the further practical/ financial handling and dissemination of the project. Also being present during a fun reunion day in Belgium with other participants.
Stay in contact
When you are selected, you will be in contact via email and Whatsapp. You will receive all the necessary information via e-mail. Whatsapp will be used for sending reminders, sharing photos and information about the project.
Price
There is no participation fee.
Erasmus+ provides a maximum budget for transport with tram/bus/train (green travel). If your transport to and from the project stays within this budget, you pay nothing. If you go over the budget, you pay the difference. Reimbursement is only possible when we are in possession of your personal details and all original tickets/boarding passes as proof of transport costs incurred. The budget available depends on the country you are travelling from. Consult the infopack for more info.
During the project date, food and accommodation are included. We are not able to reimburse any costs that happen outside of the project date.
Transport
We expect you to draw up your own itinerary and travel plan. Your group leader/ sending organization supports you in this where necessary. You pay the transport costs in advance (or arranged by your sending organization). Reimbursement takes place after the end of the project.
Selection procedure
- View the information on this web page and in the info pack.
- Fill in the online form via the 'apply' button. Please read the questions carefully and take the time to answer them in English as completely as possible. If you want, your sending organization can support (please let them know by email but bare in mind there is a deadline to apply, so please contact us max. 2 days before the deadline).
- Don't worry if you don't get a response from us right away, we go through all the applications after the deadline to apply has passed and will then be in touch soon.