The Power of Camp Friendships: Why Connections Formed in Nature Last a Lifetime
There’s a reason people talk about “camp friends” with a special kind of nostalgia. Camp friendships are different — deeper, faster, more authentic. Something about living together in nature, without phones or distractions, creates a unique type of bond that young people rarely experience in everyday life.
Reduced Opportunities for Cross-Generational Mentorship and Skill Transfer
In many communities traditional pathways for transferring skills and knowledge between generations are diminishing. This reduction in cross-generational mentorship affects cultural continuity, personal development and practical skill acquisition. Students, apprentices...
The Bed Scramble: Is the Erasmus Dream Still Affordable in 2026?
In 2026, the Erasmus dream is hitting a wall of high rents and housing scams, leaving many students priced out of the experience. However, new EU-backed housing initiatives and national success stories in countries like Portugal are beginning to pave the way toward a more affordable and inclusive future for European mobility.
Super Bowl – Just a show or road to peace?
The Super Bowl has become an eventful night not only for the American sports-loving community but for people all around the globe. While it is meant to be an exciting...
“No One Is Above the Law”
The danger to democracy does not begin with dictatorship — it begins when the law becomes negotiable. From undermining Congress to dismissing elections and due process, this article explores how constitutional boundaries in the United States have been tested by the US President, and why civic engagement remains the last attempt of defense.
Eurovision and Olympics: can culture be separated from politics?
As the Olympic Games and Eurovision once again claim political neutrality, ongoing wars, selective bans, and public protests expose how fragile that statement really is. By comparing the IOC’s and EBU’s inconsistent decisions on participation, this article questions whether events built on national representation can ever be apolitical — and whether continuing to pretend so only deepens public distrust.
Your Wallet is Your Vote
One of the most powerful impacts young people can make today is how they spend their money.
Myth: “Only perfect students volunteer.” Reality: “Volunteering is for Everyone”
There is a persistent – and harmful – myth that volunteering is only for “good students,” “super social people,” or those who already have their life together. But real youth volunteering tells a very different story.
