Summary

Blooming Connections is all about introducing the youth to the topic of wellbeing, with the focus being on how communities and interpersonal relationships can help improve our mental health. Other than these learning goals, having fun and meeting new people with the same interests is also a key takeaway for participants.

If you ever thought about tackling the subject of social, mental and physical health, community fostering, and how relationships work, or if you just want to know how to have a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, you are in the right place! This is your chance to get out of you comfort zone, overcome challenges, learn new skills, and make friends from around the world. The topic of wellbeing offers a lot of areas to explore, that’s why we are sure that after this activity, you will go home with more knowledge about the subject than you have came in with.

We will tackle the topics at present in a beginner-friendly way to ensure everyone can enjoy the youth exchange.

Join us for an unforgettable community-driven journey through wellbeing!

What to Expect

Networking

You will meet a lot of participants from different countries.

Non-formal Education

All our methods are non-formal: That means you will learn by playing and trying.

No boring lectures.

Intercultural Dialogue

You will learn about different cultures from partner countries. And taste their food!

Participant Profile

  • Residents or citizens from any of these countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Serbia, Romania, Lithuania or Portugal

  • Optimal age range: 16-22 years old

  • Available to attend the whole duration of the program and participate in all the sessions

  • Highly motivated to learn about wellbeing practices and exercises, and meet people from different cultural backgrounds.

  • Open-minded and willing to help.

  • Expresses a willingness to disseminate the youth exchange to other groups of young people.

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

Activity Schedule

  • Day 1-2: Getting to know each other and introduction to the topic

    We will start off this amazing journey by getting to know each other through interactive games and teambuilding activities. Participants will also have the chance to get introduced to the topic in a more natural way without being overwhelmed with information. The goal is to create a friendly and cooperative atmosphere, setting the stage for a productive and enjoyable program.

  • Day 3-9: Dissecting the topic of wellbeing

    We will explore wellbeing through non-formal learning methods, aiming to foster an environment encouraging teamwork and creative thinking. Participants will practice communication, overcome mental and physical challenges and learn from each other with the aim to better themselves and the others. Each session will tackle a different part of social wellbeing in order for participants to find what they can contribute to the most. We will embark on indoor and outdoor adventures and improve our conversational and public speaking skills too.

  • Day 10:Reflection and celebration

    We will wrap up the project by outlining future dissemination activities, like reflecting on our experiences, and assessing the program’s impact. We will distribute the Youthpass certificates and celebrate the achievements and memories made throughout the exchange with a closing ceremony.

Team

You will be accompanied by an experienced coordinator, who is responsible for the activity and will support you on your journey to wellbeing.

Csaba Obsitos

Event Coordinator

Location and Venue

The program will be hosted in Bodrogkeresztúr at the Betlehem Evangélikus Pihenőház in a breath-taking area of Hungary called Tokaj. Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms, housing 4-6 individuals, and the room assignment will be based on international diversity and separated by gender.

In addition, each participant will be served three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Participants’ dietary preferences should be provided prior to the activity, during the application process, in order to ensure meals are prepared accordingly.

Travel Plan

Portugal

Meeting Points: Lisbon/Porto

Plane to Budapest or Vienna

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

Czechia

Meeting Points: Brno/Prague

Train to Budapest

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

Hungary

Meeting Point: Budapest

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

Slovakia

Meeting Point: Bratislava/Kosice

Train to Budapest

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

Serbia

Meeting Point: Belgrade/Novi Sad

Bus to Budapest

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

Romania

Meeting Point: Bucharest/Brasov

Train to Budapest

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

Lithuania

Meeting Point: Kaunas/Marijampole

Bus to Budapest

Private Bus from Budapest to Bodrogkeresztúr

  • Travel days will be 27th of October and 7th of November.

  • The main travel tickets will be purchased and arranged by our organization. These include bus, train and flight tickets and exclude local and urban transportation.

  • For flights, we are funding only the most basic option, which includes one small backpack to be carried under the seat. You will be free to add priority or cargo luggage to your reservation, but at your own cost.

  • Each country will have designated meeting points, where participants will gather to begin their journey. Participants can arrange their own travel to the meetings points.

  • In some cases it might be needed for participants to travel one day earlier or return one day later, for example if there are no viable flight connections in the same day.

  • Once the participant selection is finished and everyone is confirmed, the event coordinators will arrange, and finalize the travel itinerary for each group with the national group leaders.

  • All important info regarding travel and other topics will be available on a dedicated Discord channel of the activity, and also via e-mail.

  • Above you can find a preliminary plan for each national group. These might change depending on the availability of connections and prices.

Useful information

  • Participation costs: There are no participation costs. Travel, accommodation, and food are co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. However, participants who are selected will need to pay a 50€ deposit to confirm their participation. This is to avoid last-minute cancelations and to cover possible damages caused by the participants on the accommodation. The money is sent back after the activity.

  • Health & Insurance: We are not able to provide insurance for participants, so we kindly ask everyone to arrange their own coverage to ensure a safe and worry-free experience. Additionally, please make sure to bring your European Health Insurance Card, which can be used in case of hospital care is needed.

  • What to bring: Identification card or passport, towel, pocket money to buy personal items (we recommend to bring cash since there might not be an ATM near the venue), laptop (if possible), national food or a typical vest for the gastro and cultural nights, speaker, board games, comfortable and enough clothes for the days of the activity and for outdoor activities as well.

  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels.

  • Note: We made some changes to our application portal. Even if you already created an account, you might need to click “Sign up now”, validate your email, and create a password. All your previous data will be synchronized through your email address.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Dům zahraniční spolupráce (DZS). Neither the European Union nor DZS can be held responsible for them.

How to Take Part?

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Deadline to apply: 27.09.2025