Our Activity
In the quickly changing world of today, technology is changing every part of our life. Every day, we use it more and more. Because of this, one of the most crucial subjects in the modern day is cybersecurity. The goal of our activity, “Mind Over Media,” was to close the knowledge gap and give young people the resources they need to use the internet in a responsible manner. Here is a retrospective on the activity’s development, effects, and long-term advantages for participants in several European countries.
Connecting not just to the Wi-Fi
Participants throughout the days of the youth exchange have participated in various sessions, ranging from website building to acting roleplay. They have learned from each other, worked in groups, made lasting friendships and delved into the world of cybersecurity together. The session’s were aimed to provide the participants with tools and skills, which are essential to dealing with and avoiding cybersecurity threats.
The Digital World: It cuts both ways
Participants increased digital literacy was one of the activity’s main results. Participants acquired the skills necessary to safely traverse the digital world by learning how to use AI tools, critically assess digital content, and identify cybersecurity concerns and preventative measures. In the modern world, where individuals are dependent on technology due to its widespread use, this ability is becoming more and more crucial.
Participants gained vital life skills including ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking in addition to increasing their digital competency. These skills are essential for both navigating the digital environment and making constructive contributions to society.
Saved to cloud
The participants’ future will continue to be shaped by the connections they have established and the lessons they have learnt. They are now more capable of adjusting to the rapidly evolving technology environment, and more significantly, they are inspired to impart their knowledge to others. They are prepared to face the difficulties of the digital age in their personal lives, schooling, and future employment thanks to the skills they have acquired from this activity.
The activity’s core tenet is that youth hold the key to creating a better, more knowledgeable future. We are enabling participants to be responsible digital citizens by giving them the resources they need to thrive in the digital world.
We look forward to seeing the long-lasting impact of this activity, as participants continue to apply what they’ve learned and inspire others to do the same. The future is digital, and with the right knowledge and skills, the possibilities are endless.
Results
Some of the cool things we did during this activity:
**8 Key Competences **
Participants worked in teams to explore and present one Key Competence using flipcharts, strengthening their understanding through collaboration.
Virus Investigators
In this session, participants split into six teams to research different online threats—such as ransomware, spyware, and trojans—focusing on how these viruses spread, their impact, and ways to defend against them.
**Cyberopoly **
Participants formed international teams to design board games about online security using their knowledge from previous sessions.
DIY Virus!
In this session, participants used their cybersecurity knowledge to invent fictional computer viruses, imagining how they would spread, whom they’d target, and what data they’d steal—each with a creative twist.
Cyber Shields
In this creative session, participants worked in teams to design posters promoting antivirus software, using Canva and styles like Retro or Pop Art to showcase features, pros, and cons in a fun, visual way.
Cybersecurity Quest
Teams rotated through six quick‑fire stations that drilled essential cybersecurity skills: crafting and memorizing strong passwords, enabling two‑factor authentication, spotting phishing scams, shooting a one‑minute awareness video, distinguishing humans from AI chatbots, and debating the need for antivirus software.
Fake News Factory
Participants worked in teams to make a fake news article using tools like Word, Canva, or image generators. The challenge was to make it look believable, so they had to get creative with the story, details, and visuals.
Leonardo DiCaprio Ice Age is Coming
Media Literacy or Global Mayhem?
Social Engineering
Participants split into six groups to create Canva presentations on social engineering, discussing manipulation and social norms. They then shared their findings, emphasizing online safety and highlighting that human interactions can be the most dangerous aspect of the digital world.
Social Engineering 1 Social Engineering 2
Photo Gallery
A few more moments from this activity :)
Dissemination Events
Our participants took part in disseminations, sharing the knowledge, skills, and experiences they gained from the activities with their community.
Bartninkai, Lithuania, March 2025
Dissemination by Noemi, attended by 45 young people.
Kosice, Slovakia, May 2025
Timotej and Filip held a dissemination at Gymnázium Poštová 9 in Košice for 25 classmates. They introduced E29, explained who youth exchanges benefit and what participants gain, outlined the journey from acceptance to arrival, and showed the final video from the activity.
Presentation of Mind Over Media
Kromeriz, Czechia, May 2025
Maxmilian presented the Mind Over Media youth exchange at Arcibiskupské Gymnázium V Kroměříži to 16 classmates, sharing how E29 activities work, what a typical day looks like, and how learning differs from school.
Budapest, Hungary, May 2025
Roland gave a presentation at BMSZC Trefort Ágoston Két Tanítási Nyelvű Technikum to 30 classmates, where he explained how Erasmus+ youth exchanges work with E29 and shared the final video of the Mind Over Media activity.
Modra, Slovakia, May 2025
Svetlana gave a presentation at Gymnázium Karola Štúra Modra to 13 classmates, where she shared her experience in the activity, what she enjoyed most, introduced E29, and explained who can apply.
Budapest, Hungary, May 2025
Csenge and Martin gave a presentation at BMSZC Trefort Ágoston Két Tanítási Nyelvű Technikum to 28 classmates, introducing the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange and sharing insights from their participation in the activity.
Kladno, Czechia, May 2025
Julie, Prokop and Matyáš presented their E29 experience to 16 classmates at Sportovní Gymnázium, sharing photos, activity insights, and discussing Erasmus+, the EU, and cultural exchange.
Budapest, Hungary, May 2025
Dissemination by Mate at BMSZC Trefort Ágoston Két Tanítási Nyelvű Technikum, attended by 21 people.
Kladno, Czechia, May 2025
Jakub and Jachym presented to 17 classmates at Sportovní Gymnázium, sharing their experience and explaining how the activities and sessions worked.
Budapest, Hungary, May 2025
Sara presented to 15 classmates at Kanizsay Dorottya Katolikus Gimnázium, sharing about youth exchanges, the sport event, Mind Over Media, and her experience, while explaining how to apply for future activities.
Presentation of Mind Over Media
Belgrade, Serbia, May 2025
Marija gave a presentation to 11 peers at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law, sharing insights from the exchange, tips on Erasmus+ applications, and a video highlighting the experience and non-formal learning methods used.
Aveiro, Portugal, June 2025
Maria presented to 8 close friends during a birthday picnic at Jardim Oudinot Park, sharing a slide presentation about Erasmus+, how to participate, her experience and the people she met.
Pancevo, Serbia, June 2025
Lazar gave a presentation at ETS Nikola Tesla to about 30 classmates, sharing the youth exchange’s learning outcomes, introducing E29 and its opportunities for young Europeans, and illustrating everything with personal stories from his experience.
Keszthely, Hungary, June 2025
Sara presented to 25 classmates at Vajda Janos Secondary Grammar School about Erasmus+ youth exchanges, focusing on E29 and the Mind over Media activity, aiming to promote Erasmus+ opportunities.
Presentation of Mind Over Media
Prague, Czechia, June 2025
Karolina presented to 20 classmates at Střední Škola Gastronomická a Hotelová about the activity sessions, topics, and friendships made, motivating many to consider applying for similar activities.
Pezinok, Slovakia, June 2025
Romana presented to 15 classmates at Gymnázium Pezinok, explaining what E29 is, its benefits like travel and skill development, and encouraged them to consider participating in such activities.
Presentation of Mind Over Media
Radobycice, Czechia, June 2025
Adriana and Jan held a gathering at home in Radobycice with 9 close friends.
Marijampole, Lithuania, June 2025
Rusne presented to 12 classmates at Marijampolės Rygiškių Jono Gimnazija, sharing slides about her trip to Hungary and her experience with E29, while explaining how others can apply and where to find more information.
Zilina, Slovakia, June 2025
Dissemination by Benjamín and Tobiáš at Spojená Skola Kráľovnej Pokoja, attended by 20 people.
Vilnius, Lithuania, June 2025
Dissemination by Maryia, Veranika, Igar, and other Lithuanian participants at the European Humanities University, reaching 25 peers with insights about Mind Over Media, the E29 website, and Erasmus+ opportunities.
Bodrogkeresztur, Hungary, June 2025
Dissemination by Jose, attended by 50 people.
Labanoras, Lithuania, June 2025
Dissemination by Noemi, attended by 39 people.
Valbom, Portugal, June 2025
Dissemination by Rita, attended by 3 people.
Presentation of Mind Over Media
Michalovce, Slovakia, June 2025
Dissemination by Miroslava at Gymnázium Pavla Horova, attended by 30 people.
Lisbon, Portugal, June 2025
Dissemination by Maria through an article in her school newspaper at Colégio Valsassina.
