INTRODUCTION

Hey fresh EGEAn! Want to get involved in an adventure? The charming autumn idyll of Southern Estonia awaits you for its enchantment. Take your weekend off to have some fun with us!

Autumn is not too grey around here in Estonia, because the summer warmth is preserved in our hearts and saunas, which we kindly invite you to visit. We offer you a weekend program full of activities both super fun and educational.

program

• Newbie Area – Let’s get to know each other and the magic of EGEA
• Science Hour – A local geographer presents their work
• Estonian Evening – Try out Estonian tastes and customs
• EGEA Evening – Learn more about EGEA traditions and take part of Cultural Fair
• Hike – Excursion to admire the beauty of Estonian autumn nature
• Training – Develop your soft skills (to be specified)

(the program is an estimate and may change slightly)

location and accommodation

We will meet in Tartu, which can be reached by bus or train from both Tallinn and Riga and drive together to our accommodation in the ​South-Eastern Estonian countryside. Kopra puhkemaja (Beavers resthouse) is a cozy hut in the middle of nature.

participation and fee

Registration is open until the 7th of October.

Link to registration: https://forms.gle/X9LhwCPC6sDsgqUv7

your questions answered

Q: How do I know if this is something for me?
A: If you like meeting people and/or viewing geography from different stances and/or like travelling, then this is definitely something for you! Every EGEA experience is different, some people like certain aspects more than others and that’s totally okay, because an EGEA event (like this one) has a lot of aspects to offer!

Q: My English is not that good, will I be able to fit in?
A: The key to learning a language is practicing, and most EGEAns don’t have English as a mother tongue, so everybody will make an effort to understand you and be patient. Besides, we’re sure your English is better than you think

Q: I have some information I need the orgateam to know, how do I tell them?
A: Some time after you register for the event, we will sent a participant form for more information about you (eg. allergies, if you want to sleep in a same-gender room, …) so you can let us know there. We will also make a Whatsapp chat for everybody. Otherwise feel free to contact our entities on Instagram or e-mail, we’re happy to help!

Open Call for Training Session leader

We are looking for people who would be interested in leading a soft skill training during the Newbie Weekend! If you have a skill you would like to teach to others for example about working as a team, public speaking or anything else that you are good at and would like to share with others contact EGEA Tartu on Instagram on write us an email tartu@egea.eu and share your ideas with us! Send us your ideas before 30th of September.