For our next Edition in 2015 the topic is “Responsibility”
and the motto “dare to care” for the next International Student Week in
Ilmenau 2015, which will take place from May 29 to June 7, 2015. But why
did we choose that topic?
Responsibility is something that one
encounters everyday. To a great extent, our living-together is
determined by the question of who is taking responsibility – e.g. for
decisions, actions, or projects.
Responsibility is defined as the “ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization” (Oxford Dictionary). This ability is strongly linked with fields like politics, norms in society, environment, economy, judiciary, health, education, science and media, where taking responsibility is necessary, especially at a time like this when we face challenges like the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Ebola pandemic, climate change and recurring financial crises.
We think that assuming responsibility is the first step in solving the urgent problems of our time. But unfortunately, it often seems that in many areas of public and social life, responsibility is just taken by few. Why is that so? How can we encourage more people to participate and take an active role in shaping our world towards a better place? In this regard, we must also talk about empowering disadvantaged people who currently are not able to assume responsibility.
Responsibility is defined as the “ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization” (Oxford Dictionary). This ability is strongly linked with fields like politics, norms in society, environment, economy, judiciary, health, education, science and media, where taking responsibility is necessary, especially at a time like this when we face challenges like the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Ebola pandemic, climate change and recurring financial crises.
We think that assuming responsibility is the first step in solving the urgent problems of our time. But unfortunately, it often seems that in many areas of public and social life, responsibility is just taken by few. Why is that so? How can we encourage more people to participate and take an active role in shaping our world towards a better place? In this regard, we must also talk about empowering disadvantaged people who currently are not able to assume responsibility.
During ISWI 2015 we want to discuss
these matters together with you. Our students conference will enable
people to gather in an understanding and tolerant atmosphere for
exchanging ideas in an open-minded dialogue. During workshops,
discussions, lectures, group work and personal conversations, you will
have the chance to share arguments, experiences and ideas related to
topics that matter to you. We want to discuss our role as responsible
persons within society in order to develop solutions for existing
problems and take responsibility together. We would like to focus on the
idea that everyone can influence our future – you just have to “dare to
care”
The application consists of 2 steps:
Step 1
- Register an account for your application by entering your email address and confirming the link we send to you.
Step 2
- Fill in your personal data.
- State details about your studies.
- State any preferences you have concerning your stay.
- Select the working group you would like to participate in during the conference (You can state your three top preferences, but you will only be able to take part in one group, according to our capacities). Check out here which working groups we offer for ISWI 2015.
- Tell us briefly about your experiences (international experiences, social commitment, NGO work etc.).
- Write your application (2 short essays, each between 200 and 500 words):
- Essay 1: The topic of ISWI 2015 is ‘responsibility’ and our motto is ‘dare to care’. What does ‘responsibility’ mean to you? What comes to your mind, when you read our motto? What is your motivation to join ISWI 2015?
- Essay 2: Above, you chose the working group that you would like to join during ISWI 2015. What was the reason for your 1st wish? What is your personal connection to that topic? Please explain your choice briefly.
- Submit your application.
The deadline for submitting the application is January, 10th 2015 (11:59 pm Central European Time)
See you at ISWI 2015!
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