SPANISH TEAM
Spanish Team: Follow-up Activity in Burgos (Spain)
Presentation Used:
This follow-up activity was organized on October 17th in Burgos at the Estación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología, where about 11 local young people between 18 and 25 years old, from several different faculties, gathered. There we shared our experiences together with some of the participants who already had experience in European projects, and introduced Erasmus+ to those who did not know about it.
We started by introducing what AEEGE Burgos is and what we do, what are our objectives and how we work. Then we presented the European projects in general, so that they could have a global idea of these types of activities. What are the key aspects, the objectives pursued and to be achieved, the skills that can be acquired, etc. We emphasized above all the interpersonal and social benefits that this type of projects can offer to young people like them, both on a personal, university and professional level.
Later, we explained and showed how our Scene to Scheme experience in Poland was. We presented the activities we had done, the objectives of the project and how it helped each of us personally. They were interested to see how different competences and activities were integrated in the same Erasmus+ project, such as the use of image theater or improvisation techniques to promote the development of social entrepreneurship.
We made a brief presentation on the main concepts of entrepreneurship that we could see during the project and its relationship with each of the needs and objectives that each person had.
Encouraging them to investigate themselves about their own entrepreneurship goals and showing them the strength there is within a young and active community.
Finally, we proposed an open debate for them to present their own ideas about entrepreneurship and what they thought were the best business ideas or social activism that could be carried out in Burgos, being an aging and small city.
Finally we closed with a small conclusion and we stayed until the end to clarify the doubts of some of the participants and help them to take the next steps regarding our association and other European projects.
It was a very pleasant and enriching experience for all of us.
Participants' Impressions from the Project:
Even though theater is not really my area of expertise, I found the project extremely engaging because it introduced me to valuable entrepreneurial concepts. This is something I'm genuinely interested in pursuing in the future. I've developed new skills, gained confidence in areas I hadn't expected, and learned how to approach challenges in innovative ways. Scene to Scheme has helped me improve not only my social and collaborative abilities, but also my critical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset. Overall, it's been a fun and fulfilling experience, shared with wonderful people who made the journey even more meaningful.
Lula Sáez: Scene to Scheme was my first project and therefore I had no other experience to compare it to. Perhaps that is why it has become even more of a unique and unforgettable experience.
Working, collaborating and meeting people from different countries has been a wonderful opportunity that has helped me in every possible way.
I always have experience working in a team, but it is very different when these people do not share your language and culture. This has only brought advantages, from my point of view. And I think it has enriched us all, in the best possible way.
The project was really interesting for me in terms of the use of theater techniques and improvisation, which I am very used to.
But I didn't think I was going to learn so much about entrepreneurship, I have acquired many skills and resolved doubts I didn't even know I had.
Scene to Scheme has been a very satisfying project that has enhanced my social and entrepreneurial skills and above all has helped me develop my critical and problem-solving thinking. All of this while having fun and enjoying myself, sharing my time with some really wonderful people.
Jalil Rifai: My third Erasmus experience has been something truly special. Even though I had already participated in two Erasmus programs before, this one stood out in a unique way, largely due to the incredible people I had the chance to meet. From the very first day, I felt an immediate connection with everyone, surrounded by individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, and languages. Despite our differences, we quickly found common ground, and I was able to form some truly meaningful friendships that I know will last beyond this experience.
What made this Erasmus different wasn't just the program itself, but the deep sense of community and belonging I felt. Living, working, and sharing time with such a diverse group of people gave me a fresh perspective on so many things. It was inspiring to see how, despite coming from different parts of the world, we could connect on a human level, learn from each other, and support one another. The cultural and linguistic differences didn't divide us—they actually made the experience even more enriching, allowing us to grow and learn together in unexpected ways. I also feel that, on a personal level, this Erasmus helped me grow in ways I didn't anticipate. I felt incredibly comfortable throughout the whole experience, which allowed me to really immerse myself and enjoy every moment. The group dynamic was amazing; we supported each other, laughed, and shared so many memorable moments. I genuinely felt part of something bigger, and that sense of connection will stay with me for a long time. From a professional perspective, this Erasmus gave me valuable insights as well. I learned new skills, gained a broader understanding of how different people approach challenges, and felt more confident in collaborative environments. Even though I had prior experience with Erasmus, this time felt like it clicked on a deeper level, not just because of what I learned, but because of how I felt throughout the entire experience.
Gonzalo Cuesta: Taking part in Scene to Scheme has been a useful experience both at a personal and professional level. The tools and learning outcomes of the program have been relevant enough to help me in developing my entrepreneurship competence and, furthermore, they have inspired me to continue creating training initiatives for the local youth in this topic. To this date, I have already carried out two workshop employing some of the concepts and methodologies that we have learnt thanks to Scene to Scheme and I plan to keep on implementing them in future initiatives linked to entrepreneurship. We cannot forget about the intercultural component of the activity, as the fact of sharing knowledges, abilities and experiences with people from a wide variety of cultures, has helped me to continue expanding my learning horizons and considering diverse points of view.