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Spraycan - The power of street art II
Our Hungarian partner, the Co-Efficient association, for the second time organized a youth project focused on the topic of Street Art. HEureka was invited to participate and it was not the first time that we took part in a project based onb this topic. Members of our organization have previously participated in Street Art projects in Estonia and Ukraine. Before we tell you about what happened this time in Hungary, see what the first part of the project looked like in 2015.
This time, apart from groups from Poland and Hungary, participants from Romania, Greece, the Czech Republic and Cyprus were also involved.
The leader of the Polish group was Ms. Ewa Łubińska, an English teacher from the C.K. Norwid Secondary School from Krasnystaw. The participants of the Polish group were students from the same school and students of the W. Jagiełło Secondary School from Krasnystaw. Both schools are our local partners.
A month before the exchange, the group leaders met in the town of Gyöngyös to discuss future joint activities. Projects based on street art workshops are quite complicated in terms of logistics, therefore the teamwork of leaders and the correct division of responsibilities was crucial to achieve the final success. The evening school was also visited, which the participants were to visit during the exchange, and the public space made available by the city authorities for street art workshops.
A month before the exchange, the group leaders met in the town of Gyöngyös to discuss future joint activities. Projects based on street art workshops are quite complicated in terms of logistics, therefore the teamwork of leaders and the correct division of responsibilities was crucial to achieve the final success. The evening school was also visited, which the participants were to visit during the exchange, and the public space made available by the city authorities for street art workshops.
After returning from the preparatory visit, the leader of the Polish group met with the participants to discuss the rights and obligations of the project participants and talk about the place where the exchange will take place. Thanks to these two meetings, the Polish group had good info about all things related to the project and could get ready for an educational adventure.
What happened during the exchange itself? The Polish group will tell you about it.
WHAT WAS YOU THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF THIS EXCHANGE?
Aleksandra Wolanin: In my opinion, the most valuable part of the exchange was the opportunity to develop on many things, incl. creativity, openness to other cultures, sensitivity to social problems and greater self-confidence when speaking in public. And also improving your knowledge of the English language.
Wiktoria Malinowska: In my opinion, the most valuable part was getting to know different cultures, people from different countries and improving your English language skills.
Wiktoria Mazurek: The most valuable part of the exchange was the opportunity to learn about the cultures of other countries, improve English language skills and gather experiences on how to make graffiti.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): In my opinion, the most valuable part of the exchange was getting to know other people and their cultures and learning how to create graffiti.
WHAT WAS YOU THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF THIS EXCHANGE?
Aleksandra Wolanin: In my opinion, the most valuable part of the exchange was the opportunity to develop on many things, incl. creativity, openness to other cultures, sensitivity to social problems and greater self-confidence when speaking in public. And also improving your knowledge of the English language.
Wiktoria Malinowska: In my opinion, the most valuable part was getting to know different cultures, people from different countries and improving your English language skills.
Wiktoria Mazurek: The most valuable part of the exchange was the opportunity to learn about the cultures of other countries, improve English language skills and gather experiences on how to make graffiti.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): In my opinion, the most valuable part of the exchange was getting to know other people and their cultures and learning how to create graffiti.
GRAFFITI - WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT THIS TOPIC BEFORE THE PROJECT, AND WHAT ARE YOU THINKING NOW?
Aleksandra Wolanin: Before the project, I thought it was something very difficult and not suitable for me. Now I think that it is something everyone can try, that it is very enjoyable and it develops our creativity. Before, I thought it was vandalism, but now I understand that it is an art in which you can express yourself.
Wiktoria Malinowska: Before, I thought it was vandalism, but now I understand that it is an art in which you can express yourself.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I have never explored this topic. I thought it was a job for talented people. Now I know that anyone can take care of it and that it's great fun, creating art.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): Before the project, I thought graffiti was vandalism and that it should be banned. Now I think that a well-done graffiti can be an art that teaches us something, makes us think and pay attention to social problems.
Aleksandra Wolanin: Before the project, I thought it was something very difficult and not suitable for me. Now I think that it is something everyone can try, that it is very enjoyable and it develops our creativity. Before, I thought it was vandalism, but now I understand that it is an art in which you can express yourself.
Wiktoria Malinowska: Before, I thought it was vandalism, but now I understand that it is an art in which you can express yourself.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I have never explored this topic. I thought it was a job for talented people. Now I know that anyone can take care of it and that it's great fun, creating art.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): Before the project, I thought graffiti was vandalism and that it should be banned. Now I think that a well-done graffiti can be an art that teaches us something, makes us think and pay attention to social problems.
YOU HAVE MET MANY YOUNG PEOPLE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE?
Aleksandra Wolanin: I am very happy with the contacts I made there, I became very attached to these people and I hope that we will continue our friendship. We have become one big family. This project allowed us to break the language barrier and express ourselves freely, which also improved our self-esteem.
Wiktoria Malinowska: I am very happy that I met people from other countries. We have become one big family. This project allowed us to break the language barrier.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I love meeting new people. It was a great experience. We got closer and it allowed us to break the language barrier and express ourselves freely, which also improved our self-esteem.
Ewa Łubińska (Lider grupy): This experience was something extraordinary for me. I met many people from other countries, their culture and language. I have learned that you cannot view other cultures through your own. There are differences and similarities, but we always have to look for what we have in common.
Aleksandra Wolanin: I am very happy with the contacts I made there, I became very attached to these people and I hope that we will continue our friendship. We have become one big family. This project allowed us to break the language barrier and express ourselves freely, which also improved our self-esteem.
Wiktoria Malinowska: I am very happy that I met people from other countries. We have become one big family. This project allowed us to break the language barrier.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I love meeting new people. It was a great experience. We got closer and it allowed us to break the language barrier and express ourselves freely, which also improved our self-esteem.
Ewa Łubińska (Lider grupy): This experience was something extraordinary for me. I met many people from other countries, their culture and language. I have learned that you cannot view other cultures through your own. There are differences and similarities, but we always have to look for what we have in common.
THERE ARE MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER PARTICIPATED IN YOUTH EXCHANGES. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO BE ACTIVE?
Aleksandra Wolanin: That it is worth trying and there is nothing to be afraid of, because it is an experience that nobody regrets. A great opportunity to broaden your horizons, visit interesting places and meet people from other countries, as well as improve your English.
Wiktoria Malinowska: This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons, visit interesting places and meet people from other countries and practice your English.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I would say that it is a great opportunity to experience an adventure, explore and discover new places, new knowledge and practice in communicating in English.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): I would like to strongly encourage them to take part in the exchange whenever they have the opportunity to do so. This is a good way to learn something, visit interesting places and meet people from other countries, and practice your English.
Aleksandra Wolanin: That it is worth trying and there is nothing to be afraid of, because it is an experience that nobody regrets. A great opportunity to broaden your horizons, visit interesting places and meet people from other countries, as well as improve your English.
Wiktoria Malinowska: This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons, visit interesting places and meet people from other countries and practice your English.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I would say that it is a great opportunity to experience an adventure, explore and discover new places, new knowledge and practice in communicating in English.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): I would like to strongly encourage them to take part in the exchange whenever they have the opportunity to do so. This is a good way to learn something, visit interesting places and meet people from other countries, and practice your English.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH EXCHANGES IN POLAND? WHAT TOPIC WOULD INTEREST YOU?
Aleksandra Wolanin: I think so. I am interested in topics similar to that one, such as activism.
Wiktoria Malinowska: I would love to take part in another project. As for the topic, I really like music and singing.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I am dreaming about taking part in another project and I hope to do so again. I am interested in music and medicine and I would like to participate in a project related to this.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): With pleasure. I am interested in social problems and the culture and traditions of other countries.
Aleksandra Wolanin: I think so. I am interested in topics similar to that one, such as activism.
Wiktoria Malinowska: I would love to take part in another project. As for the topic, I really like music and singing.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I am dreaming about taking part in another project and I hope to do so again. I am interested in music and medicine and I would like to participate in a project related to this.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): With pleasure. I am interested in social problems and the culture and traditions of other countries.
HOW DO YOU ASSESS THE ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTURE?
Aleksandra Wolanin: Good, but not perfect.
Wiktoria Malinowska: In my opinion, the youth exchange was very well organized. The organizers did their best.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I believe that the youth exchange was very well organized and it only remains to thank the organizers, because they did a great job.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): Very good. The organizers were very helpful and ready to cooperate.
Aleksandra Wolanin: Good, but not perfect.
Wiktoria Malinowska: In my opinion, the youth exchange was very well organized. The organizers did their best.
Wiktoria Mazurek: I believe that the youth exchange was very well organized and it only remains to thank the organizers, because they did a great job.
Ewa Łubińska (Group leader): Very good. The organizers were very helpful and ready to cooperate.
