2. Board of European Students of Technology...if you are ready for Europe!

3. Board of European Students of Technology Join the BEST spirit!

4. E X P L O R E E U R O P E !

5. EXPLORE EUROPE !

6. EXPLORE …

7. C U L T U R E

8. F O O D & D R I N K S

9. L E A R N I N G

10. FRIENDS & F U N

11. FRIENDS!!!

12. & F U N ! !

13. TO BE CONTINUED...

15. to promote Europe among Europeans…

16.  European organisation of Technology Students  voluntary - non political – non profit  FOR students BY students  since 1989 what is BEST ?

17. what is BEST BEST promotes… communication friendly atmosphere power of the group self development work hard party hard

18.  24 countries  62 European universities + 10 German universities (bonding)  1400 members Local BEST Group – LBG where EkaterinburgEkaterinburg

19. keep on dreaming and developing…

20.  Learning events  Events on Education  Competition  Leisure events  Since 1991  Spring/Summer/Winter Season  Easy procedure for application through Internet activities Complementary Education Year 2002 9084 applications 79 events

21.  1 - 2 weeks long  NO/Low cost for participants  around 20 students from all over Europe  FREE accommodation, meals and social activities  interesting lectures – 4 hours/day  the BEST parties (international evening, games…) activities Learning events – BEST courses Live a unique experience!!!

22.  international experience  easy way to improve your knowledge  make new friends  improve your English  FUN!!! activities Learning events – BEST courses

23.  seminars on educational issues  4 days long  > 20 participants/event  contact with Universities, Engineering Associations and European Commission  contact with other students  …and FUN! activities International BEST Symposia Since 1994 36 IBS

24.  put your theoretical knowledge into practice  development of many skills: teamwork capabilities, problem solving, presentation skills Categories  Team design  Case studies  Debate activities Competition Creativity, Adaptation, Imagination

25.  non-academic events  fee requested  only FUN, FUN & FUN!  Sailing weeks  Ski weeks  Extreme sports … activities Leisure Events The limit is set only by your imagination!

26.  Students of technology from universities with a Local BEST Group.  Students from universities belonging to partner organizations (bonding in Germany). activities Who can apply?

27. activities How to apply?  create an account  johnny.BEST.eu.org  username + password  go to your Local BEST Group for validation  enter the application to Johnny  pay the deposit if you were accepted to one of the courses  book your travel ticket  enjoy the BEST course!

28.  an application form with general personal information of the participant  a list of studies appropriate for the event  a motivation letter  not to long  not to formal  fun – the organizers are students like you activities An application consists of: …and that's all! Good luck with your application!

29. FUN is guaranteed FRIENDS are international easy to get KNOWLEDGE You only have to pay for your trip to EUROPE! GO to BEST events!

30.  Job Fairs all around Europe  Virtual job fair – MINERVA  Database of Students and young graduates Multinational Companies offering jobs, internships Universities offering Master Thesis, PhD, Research activities Career Support Add your CV and meet our companies! http://minerva.BEST.eu.org

31. have fun and enjoy!…

32. … the time of your life continues

33. E X P L O R E E U R O P E !

34. EXPLORE EUROPE !

35. NATURE

36. CULTURE

37. FOOD & DRINKS

38. P E O P L E & S C I E N C E

39. FRIENDS & F U N !

40. F U N ! !

41. & F U N ! !

43. partners Companies – European Commission - Student Organizations Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES) bonding

44. www.BEST.eu.orginfo@BEST.eu.org contact General information www.BEST.eu.org/PORTOPORTO@BEST.eu.org

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