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Join International Summer School Of Photography In Latvia

Applications are now open for the annual International Summer School of Photography (ISSP) in Latvia. The event will take place from 6th to 14th of August in Kuldīga, in the countryside of western Latvia. For more than a week participants will take part in many activities to improve their photography skills including 6 masterclasses. Deadline to apply is May 8th.

From A Dream To Reality: The Story Of A Bosnian Comics Artists

From A Dream To Reality: The Story Of A Bosnian Comics Artist

Enis Cisic is living proof that hard work can get you anywhere you want. Enis has fulfilled his childhood wishes – working in the comic industry, as a professional. And for no less than Marvel Comics. In this interview you will get a sneak peek at how he succeeded, and learn more about a journey which has led to the most fulfilling outcome possible – a dream come true.

Visegrad Summer School: Call For Application Opened

15th Visegrad Summer School will be held from 3 to 16 July 2016 in Krakow, Poland. The event is an interdisciplinary learning space for young Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak students, and for their peers from other countriesParticipation is partially funded. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

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.

Starting From Scratch: Three Books To Help You Grow Your Business

We’ve all probably fantasized about having our own business. Maybe we’ve even developed our idea or written an amateur business plan, but we never dared to take it one step further and actually take action. In the competitive world we live in, risks aren’t small, so people usually give up before they begin. But what if there is a way to get enough guts up actually to start doing something? We recommend that you read three books that will encourage you to do so.

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.

Все начинания трудны … если вы к ним не готовы

У меня есть очень хороший друг, который изучает историю в университете. Сейчас ему двадцать восемь лет, и он был неописуемо счастлив, когда ему удалось получить работу в McDonalds после более чем полугода поисков.

The Journey That Makes The Destination Worth It

After years of building a career in his hometown of Belgrade, a young graphic designer decided to cross the Atlantic Ocean, following the intuition that had led him to great success. In less than three years he became ranked among top 111 designers in the USA by launching a product called Heart Plate, that might change the obesity problem all over the world. For YT magazine, he speaks about the struggles he has had to deal with and his business challenges, and gives important advice to his young future colleagues. Meet Nikola Vucicevic (35).

Absolutely Best Job Ever – Island Caretaker

Who wouldn't like the work, which includes living in the exotic environment of an island, doing almost nothing the whole day long except walking around and checking out what has to be fixed or managed, fishing, maybe keeping alive a blog, and getting pampered with sunshine and perhaps a turquoise lagoon? And for all that get paid a fairly decent amount of money. The expenses are minimal, and in case you are not enough of an adventurer to spend your life cast away from civilisation like Robinson Crusoe, you can accept a job offer just for six months to begin with.

Internship Opportunity With OSCE Centre In Bishkek

The OSCE Centre in Bishkek (CiB) is currently accepting applications for a three up to six month internship in Kyrgyzstan. Opportunity starts in May 2016. Deadline to apply is April 25th.

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Hearing loss: Disability Turned To Advantage

Dalibor Dumic is a young man with a hearing disability. When he was taking his first steps in the field of engineering, he never imagined it would bring him to where he now is. This is the story about this courageous young man, his unbreakable spirit and positive attitude that changed his life, and the lives of other people around him.

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.

Partially Funded Student Leadership Summit In Pennsylvania, USA

Applications are now open for the Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit 2016. 50 student leaders from across the world will meet at the end of July in Pennsylvania to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders. Deadline to apply is May 1.

The Way To Advocate For Women’s Health, Rights And Wellbeing

The Way To Advocate For Women’s Health, Rights And Wellbeing

We have asked Tamara Windau-Melmer, a youth program and advocacy manager at Women Deliver, a few questions about her experiences with the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program and her strong passion for working with youth on making our societies a better place.

The Only Person Who Has The Authority To Define Success Is You

Who has the power and authority to define what success is? The reason I am asking this question is because of a recent conversation I had with my best friend. Our mutual friend became the topic of conversation, and I was told that he happens to be making much more money than the two of us. My friend expressed a slight resentment at the fact that him and I are both college graduates who are making less money than our mutual friend who, as far as I know, never saw college in his future.

How To Get The Greatest Benefit From Online Courses And How To Follow-up

Online learning offers many advantages, But sometimes an aspect that is often underestimated is the time and energy that an online course requires compared to the traditional classroom format. It is also necessary to acquire specific digital skills and organizational strategies to succeed in online learning. Here are eight tips that I have taken away from my experience with e-learning: it helps when you start in the digital adventure at the University with regular online courses you could decide to enroll yourself in.

Unusual Profession: Join World Of Flavours

A flavorist is a chemist responsible for discovering just the right combinations of certain substances, such as chemicals, botanical extracts and essential oils, to create and re-create natural and artificial flavors for use in food and beverage products, oral hygiene products, lip cosmetics, vitamins, and medicines

One Doesn’t Have To Be A Criminal To Become An Ethical Hacker

An ethical hacker is responsible for examining internal servers and finding out any vulnerabilities coming from the outside. Also she/he can cooperate with developers on security requirements or updates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the IT security field will grow by 37 percent by 2022. There is an acute shortage of specialists in this sector.

Why You Do More When You Stop Being Busy

We are all tripping over each other in our busy lives, but have you asked yourself, “Where am I really going?”

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