{"id":2321,"date":"2023-04-13T19:17:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T16:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/?page_id=2321"},"modified":"2025-03-27T19:27:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:27:08","slug":"summer-university","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aegee-tartu.ee\/en\/summer-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer university"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer University<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Summer University<\/strong> is AEGEE\u2019s oldest and most popular project organised by volunteers within AEGEE. They take place all over Europe and AEGEE-Tartu also has a history of organising one every year. The aim of the project is to allow young people to experience multicultural Europe, help them grow more tolerant and open-minded and offer a platform for discussion. The project started in 1988 with the purpose of integrating young people from different cultures. Over 50 000 students have participated in Summer Universities ever since.<\/p>

In a nutshell, Summer University is a thematic programme somewhere in Europe that lasts on average two weeks, during which you\u2019ll participate in workshops, get acquainted with the local lifestyle and spend fun time together with your new international friends. SU\u2019s are organised by people of your age living in the area where the programme takes place, which allows you to take a closer look at the real local life in a more authentic way than would be possible as a tourist. Some of the SU\u2019s are held in major cities, others include camping in nature, so there\u2019s something for every taste.<\/p>

In order to participate in an SU, you have to be a member of AEGEE. However, you are eligible to apply to SU straight after joining!<\/strong> In order to apply, you need to write a motivation letter or produce a video instead. The people going through the applications care more about your motivation and enthusiasm; your previous AEGEE experience is less important. The participants usually don\u2019t know each other beforehand which means that you\u2019ll all become friends quite fast.<\/p>

The price of an SU includes accommodation, meals (two per day), programme and transport during the programme.<\/strong> Sometimes additional activities are offered for a small extra fee which you may refuse to have free time instead. Transportation between Estonia and the place of the SU is your responsibility and thus cannot be compensated. It is also recommended to have some pocket money with you. The cost of the Summer University is usually 14 EUR per day (the exact cost therefore depends on the length of the programme); however, some SUs are more expensive due to an unusual kind of programme.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83c\udf3f Ready to\u00a0leaf<\/em>\u00a0your worries behind and grow?\ud83c\udf3f<\/strong>\u00a0Escape the ordinary and join us in Estonia for two weeks of wild adventures, epic quests, and questionable life choices\u00a0(all in good company, of course)<\/em>.\u00a0Just remember: both onions and self-development have layers\ud83e\uddc5<\/strong>, and during this experience, you\u2019ll peel back each one to reveal your true strength, resilience, and maybe even a hidden love for mud baths!\ud83c\udf44\ud83c\udf32\u00a0Rock included<\/em><\/p>

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By embracing nature, honing green skills like foraging, and challenging yourself with the resilience of hiking, you can rediscover your roots, build inner strength, and deepen your harmony with the world around you. Throughout all of this, you will also learn about Estonian culture and history, and how our small nation has managed to remain independent and conquer our adversities and continue to thrive under the influence of others around us.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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