AEGEE Election and AEGEE Eskisehir offer you a unique experience in this Summer University Do you want to open different opportunities in your career? Are you passionate about youth issues, politics, international development or elections? Do you enjoy having a top-education training with the only organisation in charge of election observation from a youth perspective? Would you like to engage Turkish young people and be able to gain different perspectives from a broad international group? Then use your time wisely this summer and apply for the FEWOT experience: Summer Training course!
The experience: From 26th of July to 9th of August 2017 you will have the opportunity to mix work, culture and pleasure as you never did. AEGEE Election Observation will provide you the necessary skills for being an election observer. AEGEE Eskisehir will ensure that you enjoy beautiful scenery, cultural visits and lots of fun!
Country
Turkey
Region
Eskişehir
Time zone
GMT+3
SU Locations
Eskişehir; Ida Mountains;Ayvalık; Cunda Island; Kazdağları; Kuşadası; Ephes
FEWOT SU 26 July - 9 August 2017
City/Area
Days
Activities
Eskişehir
26 Jul - 1 Aug
Welcome Party, AEGEE Election Observation Training, City Tour, Mythology, Treasure Hunt, European Night, Pubbing, Movie Night, etc;
Kazdağları
02 - 04 Aug
Equal Rights Session, Theater, Exploring the Nature, Swimming, Hiking¸ Waterfall, etc;
Ayvalik
04 - 05 Aug
Kuşadası
05 - 09 Aug
Cities Tour, Squba Diving, Boat Tour, Pubbing and parties, etc; Archaeological Sightseeing, Cities Tour, Local Wine Tasting, Aqua Park, Beach, Goodbye Party, etc.
The training
AEGEE Election Observation training will give you the skills to be an election observer and beyond. In this training you will learn about the following topic areas: • • • •
Principles of democracy Legal Framework of Election Observation Election Observation: Being an observer AEGEE Election Observation’s youth perspective
DAY 1
Morning Arrival of participants Afternoon Arrival of participants and welcome evening h 20.00
DAY 2
Morning Ice breaking and team building activities 10.00 - 12.00 Afternoon Ice breaking and team building activities 15.00 - 17.00 Morning AEGEE Election Observation 10.00 - 12.00 Afternoon History of the Electoral monitoring and International legal frame 15.00 - 17.00 Morning Election Observation Mission: structure 10.00 - 12.00 Afternoon Online training 15.00 - 17.00 Morning The Role of Short Term Observers 10.00 - 12.00 Afternoon The Election Day 15.00 - 17.00 Morning Electoral observation: Practical exercises and simulations 10.00 - 12.00 Afternoon Evaluation on the Election Observation modules contents 15.00 - 17.00
DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6
The locations • • • • • • •
Eskişehir Ida Mountains Ayvalık Cunda Island Kazdağları Kuşadası Ephes
Eskişehir Eskişehir means Old City in Turkish. was founded by the Phrygians about 1000 BC. It is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. Eskişehir is an old and culturally developed province of Turkey, it has a population of about 700,000 inhabitants. Eskişehir has 2 universities, Eskişehir Osmangazi Kaz Mountains (Ida Mountains) Kaz Daglari (Kaz Mountains) or Mount Ida is 1,774m high and it overlook the the Gulf of Edremit. This area is important for its natural environment, its history and culture. The Mount separates the Aegean and Marmara regions, where the land and sea climate offers a diversity of biological elements, rich in fauna and flora. It has 100s of natural springs and a large wildlife population; the area has been declared a National Park.
The locations • • • • • • •
Eskişehir Ida Mountains Ayvalık Cunda Island Kazdağları Kuşadası Ephes
Ayvalık / Cunda Island Ayvalık is a seaside town on the north-western Aegean coast of Turkey. The city center is surrounded by the archipelago of Ayvalık Islands, which face the nearby Greek island of Lesbos. It is situated on a narrow coastal plain surrounded by low hills to the east, which are covered with centenary pine and olive trees. Ayvalık has many islets and the largest and most important one is Cunda Island (Alibey Island) which is connected to Lale Island and to the mainland, by a bridge and a causeway. Kuşadası Kusadasi, which means "bird island", is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean region of Turkey and it is known for its turquoise sparkling sea water; broad sandy beaches; bright, sun and large marina with a capacity of 600 boats. A glorious ancient city stands beside it, Ephesus with hundreds of thousands of visitors and organised tours each year.
Practical information In this page you will find practical information regarding your summer university. However AEGEE Eskişehir and AEGEE Election Observation will support you thorough the proccess. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts.
Closest Airport There are 3 airports in Turkey that you can use to arrive Eskişehir: İstanbul Atatürk, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa. From there you can take both trains or buses for an affordable price of 20/30 Lira. Please inform us before buying your tickets so that we can provide you with more specific info Local Currency Turkish Lira 1 Euro = 4 Lira
Emergency numbers Police: 155 Ambulance:112
Costs The Summer University is self funded, thus participants are required to pay a participation fee in order to cover food and accommodation. The Summer University is open to AEGEE members; if you are not a member you can still apply and if selected we will provide you with contacts of your closest AEGEE local office. Contact us: Mail: su@aegee-eskisehir.org Phone: +90 5544934488 www.facebook.com/events/1089223491182340/
And do not forget to apply here