Follow Up Poland
When: 12.05.2025
Where: Wrocław, Poland
How many people: ~ 20
On May 12th, we had the incredible opportunity to conduct workshops at a Polish high school, introducing students to the Erasmus+ programme and the Media Mind project. Over 45 dynamic minutes, we discussed the life-changing opportunities the EU offers young people—from youth exchanges to volunteering projects—and shared practical tips on how to apply.
The second part of the session focused on media literacy, teaching students how to spot fake news and critically evaluate online information. Through interactive exercises, they practiced distinguishing fact from fiction, sparking lively discussions.
The students were fully engaged, asking insightful questions and showing genuine interest in the opportunities ahead. Many left inspired, and we hope to see some of them at future Youth Exchanges (YE)!
This experience reminded us once again how important it is to empower young people with knowledge and tools to navigate both the digital world and the opportunities around them.
Evaluation and online Dissemination from the participants
Agata
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Nowadays, navigating the internet and distinguishing truth from falsehood has become increasingly difficult. It's also hard to avoid comparing ourselves to the curated lives we see online. That's why media literacy is so important—it helps us critically engage with digital content.
The Media Mind project was an incredible opportunity that deepened my understanding of online misinformation and taught me how to navigate the digital world more wisely. I'm truly grateful for this experience. Beyond the knowledge I gained, I also formed new friendships and strengthened my sense of European identity.
Monika
The workshops made me realize how important it is to expand knowledge on digital topics. Internet fraud and information manipulation have become commonplace and are becoming more sophisticated. Therefore, it is important to be able to distinguish between them so as not to be deceived and misled. During the project I realized what power there is and how to avoid such situations. In addition, I became familiar with the tools of relaxation in this digital world. I met many creative people, curious about the world, willing to introduce changes, and I learned a lot of new things about the culture of their countries.
Piotr
The time we've spent on Cyprus during the Media Mind project was outstanding. It was a good time to deepen our knowledge of ourselves in the new media era, our interactions with them, knowledge about fake news and how media influences us all. It was also a good time to meet with people from other nations and cultures not only during intercultural nights but also free time. Very appreciated were also all the activities focused on our own wellness connected with creative arts. We cannot forget about contact with Cyprus itself during city game in Pissouri or visiting Kourion archeological site and Limassol.
Kamila
Taking part in the Erasmus+ project "Media Mind" was an incredibly valuable experience for me. I had the opportunity to meet participants from different countries, exchange perspectives, and gain a new understanding of how media shapes our world. One of the most important topics we focused on was fake news. I learned how misinformation and media manipulation work, and—most importantly—how to recognize fake news. We explored practical methods for verifying information, such as checking the reliability of sources, using fact-checking tools and comparing the same news across different media outlets to spot inconsistencies. Thanks to this project, I feel more aware and responsible as a media consumer. I now know how to better protect myself and others from misleading information.