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Youth In The News: Millennials Bringing Change And Tearing Down Stereotypes
Yet another week has passed, and our eyes have focused on interesting youth-related news from all around the world. This time we have decided to mix it up a little bit. So keep scrolling down and see the stories we have chosen for you. We promise, you will not be wasting your time.
There Is Something For Everyone, Explore Chinese Cities
As you all know International Youth Summer School will take place in Chinese capital Beijing! Whether you’re joining us there at the School or planning to visit this marvellous country during your next trip, we would like to share with you some travel tips for China from our contributor Danilo Hinic who has lived there for 5 years.
Opportunity For Photographers To Join Partially-Funded Japan Photo Tour
JapanTravel.com, an inbound travel website, is inviting young and promising photojournalists and videographers to apply for a Photojournalism Program 2016 and experience 4-week-long journey around Japan. There's no particular deadline. Now organisers are recruiting for April–November 2016.
Main Things That Bind Us Together: Music
Music seems to be everywhere in Cuba. It is as if it’s in their cultural DNA. The first day I spent in Havana consisted of wandering the vibrant streets and sulking in the smell, the sites, and the sound - especially the sound. After a hearty meal of Cuban cuisine my friends and I stumbled upon a band rehearsing their set in a large building, and as they saw us enjoying the free concert from the outside they invited us in. I immediately strayed from the group because I saw a man sitting by himself playing the guitar.
On Why One Must Have A Gun And Shouldn’t Lock Doors In Svalbard. The...
Herewith we continue to publish a series of articles about Ivan Kutasov and his journey to Svalbard. In the following segment Ivan is going to tell us about the habits of polar bears, the rules of life in the northernmost capital on our planet – the city of Longyearbyen – and also about the Russian town of Barentsburg, which is situated on the Norwegian archipelago.
Unusual Professions: A Voiceover Artist
Maybe you have been complimented on your voice all your life, maybe you are frequently asked if you have ever considered working in advertising. And so, have you? Some voices are such that they give others goose bumps. Having a good voice is really a blessing, although a good voice alone is not enough. One still has to cultivate the voice, in terms of inflection, pronunciation, recitation, and articulation.
Termini Underground: Dancing For Integration
Juru, Sinan, Elisa, and Maxim. These are the names of some of the dancers at an exceptional dance group based in the capital of Italy. Exceptional not only because their studio is based beneath the rails of the second biggest European train station, Stazione Termini, but also because the group gathers together young people from countries across the globe.
Why It Is Important To Focus On Global Education And Smart Technology?
Global education seems to be an important concern for everybody who fights for a better future. Dr. Celina Del Felice is a researcher and peace educator. She has a background in Political Science and Peace and Conflict Studies, with broad experience at the interface between academic and practical research. Presently, Dr. Celina Del Felice is an e-learning tutor for the North-South Center of the Council of Europe, the Network University, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and Swisspeace/University of Basel. Obviously she is the right person to talk to about global education. In the following interview she will answer questions and try to inspire youth to be active and show how it is possible to make smart use of modern technology.
International Youth Summer School In Beijing: Last Call
Youth Time is closing applications for the International Youth Summer School in Beijing at midnight (CET). The event will last for 5 days, from 15th to 20th of August. The main theme is “Bridging Cultures with Business Experience”. The event will be particularly rewarding for young people who already has or wants to develop a focus on multicultural projects.
A Journey To The Land Of Icebergs: The Adventures Of Ivan Kutasov
We continue our series about the adventures of the Russian explorer Ivan Kutasov, who every year spends a few months in the Northern latitudes of our planet. This is the second article in a four part mini-series about Ivan’s trip to the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.
Důvod, proč se sami nudíme
Stále více a více mladých lidí připouští, že chytré telefony narušují jejich životy, a ačkoli si této skutečnosti jsou velmi dobře vědomi, nemohou si pomoci a stráví stále větší množství času se svými přístroji.
A Career Of Shopping Assistant/Personal Shopper
You may remember the scene from the sitcom Friends, where Rachel gets her new job at Bloomingdale's as a personal shopper and dresses her first customer, Joshua, from head to toe. The position of shopping assistant or personal shopper is a common job in high end stores, but that is not necessarily the alpha and omega of it. Also, while often it does relate to the fashion industry, that does not mean it cannot be otherwise. It is a profession that helps and advises people with their purchases. Let's get a little bit closer to find out more. This article contains a video interview with the world‘s most famous personal shopper, Betty Halbreich.
A Desperate Voice That Made Me Move, The Story Of Dalia Mikulska
Dalia Mikulska, a Polish-born youth, has decided to dedicate her time to volunteer work in Africa and Turkey, as her eyes have been opened to the realities that the media does not always portray, and who has returned not only with the passion and eagerness to go back and effect more change, but also with the responsibility to share her story, and the story of all those she has encountered.
Great Opportunity For European Journalists To Win A Travel Grant To Milan
The African-EU Energy Partnership is inviting young journalists from the EU to apply for a travel grant to join Second Stakeholder Forum of AEEP. The event will be held in Milan (Italy) on 16th and 17th of May. This event is a great opportunity to get first-hand contacts to the energy sector, including high-ranking political decision makers, representatives of private and public institutions and academia. Deadline to apply is April 8.
Gotcha!: The Top Five Literary Hoaxes
Yesterday was the 1st of April, better known as April Fools’ Day. In honor of the greatest prank day, we have prepared for you a list of five books that were actually a part of different literary hoaxes. There are plenty of examples where writers played tricks on readers and on their respected colleagues - by writing false autobiographies or "true stories" that were completely made up or twisting historical facts in their favor – all for a great story. You will be amazed how the world of literature can actually be an extremely amusing place!
Fully Funded International Summer School In Russia
Russian State University of Cinematography named after Sergei Gerasimov (VGIK) is calling international students to take part in the 8th VGIK International Summer School. The event will be held from 4th to 24th of July in the city of Petrozavodsk and in Moscow. Participation including accommodation, meals and local transportation will be covered by the organiser. Deadline to apply is May 10th.
Artificial Intelligence Is Failing Us
Artificial Intelligence, or A.I. as it’s commonly called, was once something straight off the pages of a Science Fiction novel, but it is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives. Apple, Microsoft, Google and Facebook are in a race to build the best A.I. and pave the path for technology’s future. And now that this technology is becoming mainstream, it is introducing a whole new set of problems.
Unique Arab Brand Identities: When Art Meets Business
The Media often draws a one dimensional portrait of the Middle East, and tends to overshadow the young talents and creative minds in the region in the favor of highlighting violence and radicalism only. In spite of the instability and armed threats, business-oriented Arab creatives are turning the wearable art they create into brands with unique identities, inspired by their mystic culture.
Join Deutsche Welle Youth Forum 2016
Orange Magazine is looking for young journalists worldwide to join the team covering Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2016 in Bonn on June 13 – 15. Deadline to apply is April 17th.
Creating A Startup Across Oceans And Time Differences
Ece Ergüney is the co-founder of two startups together with her business partner, Milan Hnátek. Their inspiring story shows that motivation is all you need to succeed: they drafted a business plan while they lived on opposite sides of the world and took a unique approach to launching two businesses almost simultaneously.
























