Summer school Sail & Learn

Event date
July 14-21, 2018
Venue
Rijeka
Country
Croatia
Short description

The Summer School Sail and Learn is an international project week designed for students with a program worth 5 ECTS points. It offers a unique cultural and educational experience for international students. The program is based on the principles of the Business Model Canvas where students develop their own innovative models by working in teams.

Description

The Summer School Sail and Learn is an international project week designed for students with a program worth 5 ECTS points. It offers a unique cultural and educational experience for international students. The program is based on the principles of the Business Model Canvas where students develop their own innovative models by working in teams.

Throughout the 7-day program, students visit a number of cultural and historical sights on the islands that help them develop a sense of local culture. This content helps them develop a sense of understanding  how tourism and life on the islands are intertwined. Besides that,  students get to know examples of innovative tourist services and products which help them develop their own ideas within the program itself.  The additional workshops on Innovative Tourism and Marketing help students develop skills to build their marketing plans and strategies with their team and prepare for final project presentations.

Students are situated on sailboats during the program, and share their living space and cabins with other students. Hence, the Leadership part of the program is present through all activities included in the program. The leadership thematic workshops  help develop communication skills for international teams, and raise team dynamics. Living arrangements on the boat throughout the program  are a part of the practical Leadership students face daily—with challenges and tasks aimed at increasing team cohesion and developing an understanding of various leadership styles and working in not only international, but also highly diverse teams based on the cultural , experiential and educational  background of team members.

Geographical focus
  • General/no specific focus
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Social Sciences
Event type
  • Other

Entry created by Par Par on October 26, 2017
Modified on November 2, 2017