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CALL FOR OFFICIALS  

LJUBLJANA 2015 1st NATIONAL SESSION OF EYP SLOVENIA

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“LEADING THE WAY TOWARDS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS”

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» LJUBLJANA 2015

DEAR EYPers EYP Slovenia is proud to publish the officials call for its 1st National Session – LJUBLJANA 2015 which will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 27th to 29th March 2015. Under the theme “Leading the Way Towards Global Solutions” participants will take a look over the rim of a tea cup and discuss European leadership in global governance. The topics will address current environmental, social and economic challenges in various regions of the world and link them to European issues. Participants should be prepared to take a more holistic, interdependent and interconnected approach in their resolutions. Officials are expected to arrive before 12:00 on March 26th and can depart after 16:30 on the 29th

of March. There is no participation fee for officials. Partial travel reimbursement, depending on your country of origin, is available for all successful applicants. Accommodation for extra nights is at your own expense. The head organisers of the sessions are Ms. Ira Mešiček (SLO) and Mr. Oskar Košenina (SLO). The session will be presided by Ms. Teresa Stadler (AT) and the editors of the session will be Ms. Ann-Sophie Vandommele (BE) and Mr. Ilir Kola (AL) We are now looking for 2 Vice-Presidents, 10 chairpersons, 1 Video Editor and 6 journalists! The panel will consist of the Head-Organisers, the President of EYP Slovenia and the President of the session and the Editors of the session, respectively. Each applicant will be individually informed about the outcome of the selection soon after the deadline.  

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» HOW TO APPLY Briefly state your motivation to apply to Ljubljana 2015. Make sure to address the following questions in your statement:

! What distinguishes you from other applicants and what would you bring to your respective team?

! Which aspects of your work would you like to improve on? How? ! What can other session participants learn from you/ what do you wish to learn from

them? The motivational statement should be maximum 300 words.            You may download the application form for chairpersons/vice-presidents HERE You may download the application form for the journalist/video-editor HERE  Rename the form to NAME_SURNAME_ROLE  Sumbit your complete form to ljubljana2015@eypslovenia.org no later than 23:59 on February 7th 2015! The form must be in a PDF format!

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» CALL FOR VICE-PRESIDENTS AND CHAIRPERSONS CHAIRSPERSONS: Keeping in mind the session theme “Leading the Way Towards Global Solutions”, which current foreign affairs topic are you the most passionate about? Why do you consider it relevant for discussion in an EYP context? (max. 200 words)

VICE-PRESIDENTS List and briefly elaborate on what you consider the three most important aspects of a good resolution. (max. 150 words) Give a short outline of a training module you would like to lead in Ljubljana. Considering the different levels of experience amongst team members, how would you ensure that everyone can benefit from your training? (max. 200 words)  

» CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA TEAM How would the session’s theme “Leading the Way Towards Global Solutions” and the fact that this is EYP Slovenia’s first National Selection Conference, influence your work at the session? (max. 250 words) JOURNALISTS

Shortly describe your experience with writing, photography, etc. and explain how you see yourself as a part of the media team. (max. 250 words) How would you describe your journalistic style and how would you like to see this reflected within the media team’s output? (max 250. Words) VIDEO EDITOR

What is your concept for the session videos, and which technical skills do you possess in order to implement it? (max. 300 words)

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» ABOUT SLOVENIA A jewel in the heart of Europe

Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean and the Pannoian Plain meets the Karst. This small green country measures 20,273 km2 in area, and is home sincere, hospitable people of great diligence. Two million people inhabit the green country, the vast majority being ethnic Slovenes. The majority of people live in towns and cities, but a significant number live in the countryside. Slovenes are renowned as a diligent, hard-working nation. They constantly aim to prove themselves and to progress.

Slovenes are also very thorough in learning foreign languages to make themselves understood. Even primary school students can speak foreign languages. Most of the people can speak English, while quite a few have a good grasp of German. A large share can communicate in the languages of the old Yugoslavia, while there are many fluent Italian speakers in the areas bordering Italy. The collision of four major European geographical units has created a very invigorating landscape, much of it thickly forested. More than a third of the country’s area is protected.

“EXPERIENCE EYP, EXPERIENCE SLOVENIA”

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The most mountainous region is the north, where the Alps begin. Beauty of nature is not only the surface, with over 9000 karstic caves which are among the most beautiful in the world. Slovenia is home to the origins of the Karst geographical landscape.

DID YOU KNOW THAT… ! Slovenia is the most biologically diverse country in the world? It coveres less than 0,004% of

the Earth surface but is home to more than 24000 animal species. ! It is the third most forested country in Europe? ! the city Maribor is home to the oldest wine in the world? Although it is four hundred years old,

its Žametna Črnina grapes still produce 25 litres of wine every year. ! Lipica stud farm is world-famous and is celebrated for its aristocratic Lipizzaner horses? It has

been operating uninterruptedly since its foundation in 1580. The Lipizzaner is notable for its white colour and its remarkable learning ability.

! you can go skiing or take a swim in the Adriatic sea in a duration of one hour? ! France Prešeren is considered the greatest Slovene poet. He is celebrated above all for his

sonnets, while his poem The Toast is also the national anthem. ! the architectural appearance of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital was decisively influenced by the

famous Slovene architect Jože Pečnik? Plečnik also remodeled the Prague castle. ! the independence war was exactly 10 days long? unfortunately it also claimed 76 lives.

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» ABOUT LJUBLJANA City of Dragons Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia. In the crossroad of Venice and Vienna it has the best of both worlds. Both residents and numerous visitors percieve Ljubljana as a city made to the measure of man. Ljubljana is classified as a mid-sized European city, but it has perserved its small-town friendliness and relaxed atmosphere while providing all the facilities of a modern capital. It is the political, cultural and economic center of Slovenia. With around 280.000 inhabitants it is also the biggest city in the country. The story of the city dates back to Roman times. The town Emona was established in 14 A.D. and through time Ljubljana played an important role in the region. From the Roman times to the Austro-Hungarian rule, the city is full of history. Even the city’s symbol; the dragon has a background story. By the legend Jazon and the Argonauts traveled the region and were attacked by a big green dragon. The dragon was killed and Jazon traveled on, but the story was never forgotten. The city is guarded by the castle surrounded by the old part of the city, which was in the 20th century influenced by the famous Slovene architect Jože Plečnik. Relaxing while having a coffee next to the river, stroling through the pedestrian closed city center or just enjoying the view of the alps on a clear day, Ljubljana has it all.

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TERESA STADLER PRESIDENT OF THE SESSION

“The first NSC of EYP Slovenia will bring together 105 youngsters in the green heart of Europe. Beside the

typically loud games and lively debates we expect to be awed by the impressive venues and the general beauty of

the capital. This is your chance to be part of an unforgettable adventure!”

ILIR KOLA EDITOR OF THE SESSION

“An EYP event usually is a function of (but not limited to)

personal development, constructive discussions, encounters, challenges. The number of ways these variables can be combined is exponentially large, so

writing a single formula that fits everyone is impossible. This is why it’s up to each individual to find the right

balance in order to get the most out of the experience”

 

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ANN-SOPHIE VANDOMMELE EDITOR OF THE SESSION

“At most sessions people always seem to ask for other

people’s expectations. But I believe that the best things in life are unexpected, because there were no expectations to

begin with. I already know for certain that Ljubljana 2015 will be a glorious and captivating event, yet I expect

nothing. No, I expect the unexpected”

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1st National Session of EYP Slovenia – LJUBLJANA 2015