Why do we need mentorship? It can be tempting to think that we should be able to do everything ourselves, but sometimes a mentor can help you in ways you did not even know you needed. Whether it is a personal or a professional challenge,...
The foundation of the EYP Alumni network goes back to the year 2017 as Europe was hit by steady rising populism, nationalism and tendencies to question the idea behind European Unity resulting in Brexit. A group of highly motivated alumni EYPers guided by the wish...
At an EYP event you learn to advocate for what you think is the best solution for an important issue. Along the way, you might organise an event yourself, lead a team, or even lead the national EYP organisation! Many of our members keep doing...
Ever wondered how EYP can prepare you for a career in tech? The two may seem like two different worlds, but EYPers might be better equipped for working in tech than you think! We interviewed three alumni who work for big names like Facebook, Microsoft,...
Many EYPers join an academic team of an EYP event to be an academic facilitator and moderator of thematic committees , but how many of them go on to become academics? The alumni we talked to joined many media, organising, and chairs teams—one even headed...
Anastasia Lemberg-Lvova speaking at a conference in Vienna on the 1st of July, about her work, this exhibition and EYP. Media teams at EYP events capture scenes and precious memories, but not just for participants to put them on their timelines or social media feeds. Participants...
In the time of lockdowns and quarantines across the globe we are glad to open up an opportunity to get in touch with exciting personalities from EYP alumni network. EYP Alumni are looking forward to share their experience and knowledge with current EYPers. Upcoming #AlumniTalks: “Women in...
As a young person starting out on your professional journey, international decision-makers may seem far away. Connecting with them is easier than you might think, however. The European Forum Alpbach (EFA) Scholarship Programme makes it possible for you to learn from young minds and established...
The EYP Mentorship programme is designed to bring together young EYPers who are beginning their professional careers (and are, for example, finishing their studies and seeking their first jobs) or are in the transitional phase between the jobs and searching for input from EYP alumni...
EYP owes all its success to the tens of thousands of volunteers who have dedicated their time, energy and ideas to our organisation. As part of a wider effort to improve the recognition culture for volunteers’ work in EYP, the Alumni coordination group started a...