SafeNET Youth

Adél

"My name is Adél Pálfalusi, and I took part in a youth exchange in Estonia. I really enjoyed it, although at first I was a bit nervous because all the participants were strangers to me. In the end, we got along very well with both the Hungarian and the international young people. Everyone was very welcoming, kind, and open from the very first moment. Our leaders were always well-prepared and fully integrated into the group of young people. I had the opportunity to learn about safe internet use, practise my English and other languages, and enjoy myself at the same time. We explored Estonia’s unique bogs and visited the capital city, Tallinn. My favourite part was the cultural evenings, when we could get to know the cultures, music, food, and - best of all - the dances of the participating countries. In summary, I had a great time and I hope to have many similar opportunities in the future."

Klári

"The Hungarian team travelled to Estonia with a transfer in Warsaw. Although at first I was a bit worried about the long layover, it actually gave me a great opportunity to get to know my teammates better, and the time passed quickly. When we arrived in Estonia, our accommodation was in a ski camp setting, and the teams were split up so that we could more easily get to know the participants from other countries (Estonia, France, Germany), which I think really helped. The only thing I found average about the camp was the food - sometimes it was good, other times not so much. After breakfast, we started the day with energiser/get-to-know-you games, which I really enjoyed - they were funny and created a great atmosphere. Then came the workshops, where we usually worked in mixed-nationality teams to tackle challenges related to the programme’s theme. I personally enjoyed the afternoon activities the most, like the sauna, the late-night games, and the conversations. Overall, I can only recommend the programme - it’s truly an unforgettable experience!"

Gábor

"The youth exchange programme was amazing and, what’s more, it was also very educational. First of all, we had to get there: we flew with LOT Airlines, with a transfer in Warsaw, and after arriving in Tallinn we were taken by bus to our accommodation. The venue was a place surrounded by forest, where we were served three meals a day. Even during our free time it was impossible to get bored, as there were plenty of things to do in the area, such as a volleyball court, human-sized billiards, and even a nearby lake where we could swim, along with many other activities. Through various games and activities, we were taught about the dangers, scams, and problems of the modern internet age, as well as how to protect ourselves against them. Personally, my favourite of the educational games was a card game called “Who Hacked You,” which is similar to Cluedo. For anyone with at least a basic understanding of English, the programmes were quite easy and fun. The biggest challenge for me was the combined Chameleon/Werewolf game. On the last evening, we went to the sauna, and the next day we were taken back to Tallinn. After a bit of sightseeing, we took local public transport to the airport and flew back to Hungary. As I said at the beginning, the exchange programme was amazing, and I also got to learn about the cultures of other countries. I can only recommend applying, and I’m already looking forward to the next opportunity to take part."

Kíra

"This was the first youth exchange I had ever taken part in, and after this experience I can only recommend it to everyone. The main theme was internet safety, and we explored it every day in different ways - mostly through games. The workshops we attended focused on developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. Before the programme, I was a little worried that my English would be much worse than that of the others, but both the participants and the group leaders were friendly and helpful, so by the end of the programme I could talk to everyone with ease. My personal favourites were the evening activities after dinner, such as the intercultural nights and the sauna sessions in Estonia. These were the moments when you could really get to know people."