Many of us love the glitz and glam that comes with Eurovision. But did you know Eurovision had a large role in shaping the Europe we know today? A Means of European Integration Following the end of World War II, many initiatives to unite Europe through political and economic integration commenced. However, scholars such as Ben Wellings and Julie Kalman argue that Eurovision should also be credited as a means … Read more
A very close school friend (Katha) of mine is now with her sister (Sarah) on an adventurous bike tour along the Atlantic ocean in Spain. They started in Freiburg (Germany), the city they live in, and went through Switzerland to Italy, France and finally to Spain. I thought that it was an impressive travel plan and was wondering how they were doing and asked them whether I can interview them … Read more
The end of the academic year is especially strenuous, with multiple deadlines and zero motivation. But have no fear, the Editorial Committee has compiled eight of our favourite tried and tested tricks to help you end the academic year on a great note. Setting the Scene Tip 1: Setting a Morning Ritual Your morning routine will set the tone of your day and help you change your habits. It is … Read more
Sexual harassment is, up to this day, still a pervasive and underreported problem within our society, and too often it is considered a taboo to talk about it. Unfortunately, this problem of sexual harassment and consent also exists within AEGEE. This is why the project Structural Measures Against Sexual Harassment was launched in 2019 to raise awareness on this topic, and the concept of Safe Persons was introduced. These Safe … Read more
Food vector created by pch.vector – www.freepik.com Global warming and environmental pollution are hot topics these days. We are being told many times to live a more sustainable life in order to reduce our plastic waste and lower our carbon footprint. The magnitude of climate change will have detrimental effects on our planet in the upcoming decades. Temperatures will continue to rise, there will be drastic changes in weather … Read more
