Wow what a fantastic week in Finland so far! So nice to be learning along side people from over 10 different countries! The week has consisted of discussions around global issues, how as an international group we can work with young people to explore these issues to get them start thinking as global citizens! Yesterday I got to visit a local secondary school in Kokkola. It was really interesting to find out about the finish education system and how they really do embrace the non-formal style of education through youth participation, music classes and international projects.
Today my group developed a performance based /dance workshop called 'Pangea' looking at the theme of unity and how we want the young people to understand the importance of not looking at all the differences in the world but actually how we can be magnificent as one. It was really exciting to find out that our idea was amongst one of the winners!! Eek! This means tomorrow we will have to deliver our activity to finish young people and the rest of the group. Wish us luck peeps! :-)
So other highlights this week have been trying the traditional Finish sauna experience followed by running in to sea at night (yes crazy!), watching the beautiful sunset by the coast, the beautiful walks in the forest and getting to see elba's very own finish elves! Must not forget the sing song and games around the camp fire and the unending amounts of food! Yes I will be coming back a stone heavier arghh! Lol!
Well it's out last full day tomorrow, I am excited though a little nervous too. Will keep you posted :-).
Thanks Janita
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