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Everyday was an opportunity to learn more and share our parts of history.
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Everyday was an opportunity to learn more and share our parts of history.
What our friends say
A huge part of what made IYM most memorable to us are the friends we've made in the workshops, games, and events. We wanted them to be a part of this project, ever so slightly. Because of this, we decided to ask what IYM is to them and what they enjoyed as participants.
Ameddah
Algeria
The thing that I loved the most is the atmosphere and how everyone was friendly and open minded. I loved the idea how small subjects can have a really large impact on the future communities. I loved the fact that IYM gather students from all around the globe to discuss critical part of the history and also how history itself can be taught in a very interesting way by talking to eyewitnesses.
Yanan
Israel
I love this multicultural atmosphere of the meeting, the very active spirit of all the Teamers and how everyone worked with one and the other. The event I liked the most was the eyewitness talk, I love hearing people's stories in the first-person perspective from the talks and the workshops. I learned that no matter in what condition, we should always respect others and their rights.
Laia
Finland
The most thought-provoking moments in the IYM were the meetings with the eyewitnesses. Overall, I very much enjoyed the interdisciplinary workshop themes which approached National Socialism from different angles. The historical setting in Dachau was also intriguing. In addition, I had the pleasure of interacting with interesting people from various cultural backgrounds.
Particularly enjoyable events were the trip to the mountains, Munich (synagogue) and just general activities in the evenings.
Thanks to the educational content of the meeting, I gained deeper insight into the history of National Socialism. Also, I'm now more familiar with the commemoration culture in Germany. The IYM made me want to read more about historical topics and also reminded me of the importance of cross-cultural encounters in preventing discrimination in today's world.
Julius
Denmark
IYM 2018 is a camp that always will be close to my heart. When I look back, I can't lay a finger on anything unorganized or boring. I learned a lot through the camp both about the Second World War and myself. To be thrown into 130 young people where you could feel their spirit and openness made me feel welcomed. Of course, I was also challenged to connect with them and have a conversation with people from different nationalities and that could be a little overwhelming and difficult but for the better. As the only Dane, I felt people genuinely was interested in me and it felt nice. I enjoyed IYM 2018 and the chance of me coming to IYM 2019 is big
The guided tour in Munch was great. The tour was about the Nazi Regime in Munich. In 1923, Hitler and his supporters, who at that time were concentrated in Munich, makes Munich an important city in World War 2.
I had never met eyewitnesses from the second world war before IYM 2018. I learned about how they handle life after the Holocaust. One of the eye-witnesses used black humour to overcome what he had been exposed to. Through that, I learned that the way we handle the things we are exposed to is very different.
Miriam
Slovakia
The unique thing is that you did not only learn a lot of new information, but also you had a lot of fun during that, and the program in our free time; we traveled to Munich, heard Ed Sheeran's concert, visited Garmisch and nature in Germany and more. It was really fun to spend time there, and the event I loved the most? I loved everything, it is hard to name one thing. I think it is really useful to hear the story of someone who was there and survived, it is different when you read it in a book and when you hear it. The main goal to not forget? I mean yeah, I will never forget about the crimes which were committed there and now I am more passionate about remembering it more than ever.
Michal
Poland
The thing I liked most in IYM was meeting people from around the globe. I've got a lot of first-hand opinions about the issues in their countries, and I had lots of conversations concerning politics. From eyewitnesses--mainly from the Polish ones--I learned that I should be proud of my roots, and that I should fight for freedom whenever someone is trying to take it from me. Those two weeks really developed a huge amount of patriotism in me, but in a good manner. On the other hand I learned more about other countries, and I'm happy that everywhere in the World there are people that want to help change the World into a better place.