2 Week Special

Schedule 2014
Place: Adress of Accomodation

Period: 20​th​ of July – 2​nd​ of August

Project: BootCamp, Exchange, etc.

Manager: Person in charge with logistic

Objective:​ ​To get a first hand idea of what it is like to be a journalist. To learn how to conduct an
interview, how to write different types of articles and to understand what it takes to be a published
author. To learn the basics of using a camera for journalistic purposes.

Day Date Weekday Time Activity

20.07.201 Depending on
1 Sunday Arrival to Brasov and introduction to host families
4 Time of Arrival
Visit the Projects Abroad office, meet Razvan Voica
21.07.201
2 Monday 9:30 – 10.00 (Country Director), and discuss the schedule with the
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supervisor.
Workshop on the general theory of journalism: what it is,
10:00 – 12:00 why it is necessary, functions, types of media, types of
publications. Receive first assignments
12:00 – 13:30 Induction LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Orientation around Brasov (Induction)
The first assignments: an article about the first
impressions of Romania and text analysis of two articles
16:00- 18:00
from the previous issues of The Village ​(individual work
time)
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner at Host Family
19:30 Rest and relax at home
Finish writing first assignment. Analyze the 1​st​ impressions
22.07.201
3 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 article together with your coordinator; analyze the given
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articles
Workshop on the theory of writing articles: structure,
11:00 – 12:00
argumentation, style, use of quotes
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
Lecture on life in Romania during communism (by
14:00 – 16:00
Projects Abroad Romania acting director Razvan Voica)
16:30- 17:00 Trip back home
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner at Host Family
19:30 – 21:00 Social Event: Bowling Evening
10:00 – 12:00 Workshop on conducting an interview; with interactive
23.07.201
4 Wednesday games: do’s and don’ts, tips, attitudes etc.
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Basic rules on photography;
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant / cafe
13:30 - 16:00 Discussing and determining of individual assignments to
be published in The Village magazine; researching the
topics assigned; think of and discuss questions with the
supervisor: start researching and creating questions for
the interviews
16:30- 17:00 Trip back home
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner at the Host Family
19:30 – 21:30 Social Event: Movie Night at Cinema

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 The given schedule from Thursday to Saturday may
vary according to the activities planned in the Crafts
and Trades summer camp and their own schedule.
Hours are just informative and give a general view of
your time there.
24.07.201 6:00 Departure in weekend trip to Tibanesti Crafts and
5 Thursday
4 Trades Summer Camp
12:00 Arrival at the summer camp and start activities according
to the given schedule
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch within the Summer Camp
14:00 – 18:00 Follow trade workshops in Tibanesti and collect resources
for your interviews
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner in Summer Camp
20:00 Plan for the following day – Interviews / workshops
depending on your assignments
10:00 - 12:30 Take interviews together with your direct supervisor or
25.07.201
6 Friday alone inside the summer camp. Participate in workshops
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where needed according to the given schedule.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch in the Summer Camp
14:30 – 17:30 Continue interviews and start writing a draft for your
articles;
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner in the Summer Camp
19:30 Rest and continue writing
Trip to a beautiful place close to Tibanesti, county of
Iasi (Moldavia). The village that we chose promotes
26.07.201 real traditional values and Romanian culture. You will
7 Saturday
4 take part in nice activities, walks in the village, visits
and fun games, together with the participants in the
Crafts Summer Camp.
27.07.201 9:00 – 10:30 Breakfast at Pension – Summer Camp (Tibanesti)
8 Sunday
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11:00 – 12:00 Pack for departure back to Brasov
13:00 Departure to Brasov. We will have sandwiches and water
for you, on the way back.
19:00 Arrival Back at Host Families. Dinner at host families
when arriving.
28.07.201 10:00 - 14:00 Trekking Trip to Tampa Mountain
9. Monday
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12:00 - 14:00 Lunch/Picnic on the mountain
14:00 - 16:30 Writing articles ​(individual work time at home or Projects
Abroad Office)
16:30- 17:00 Trip back home
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner at Host Family
20:00 – 22:00 Social event: Board Games at a Local Tea House
29.07.201 10:00 - 12:00 Writing/editing/proof-reading own and each other’s articles
10 Tuesday
4
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch at a local restaurant / cafe
14:00 - 16:00 Visit to a Printing Press
16:30- 17:00 Trip back home
17:00 - 18:00 Dinner at Host Family
19:00 – 21.00 Social event: Karaoke and Live Concert at Local Cafe
30.07.201 10:00 - 12:30 Day trip to Bran (Dracula’s Castle) and Rasnov Old
11 Wednesday
4 Fortress
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch on the trip
14:00 – 16.00 Revision of articles + selection of photos to illustrate them
16:30- 17:00 Trip back home
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner at Host Family
19:30 - Rest and Relax

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 10:00 - 12:30 The basics of photography in journalism: telling a story,
31.07.201 composition, types and styles of photography etc. Discuss
12 Thursday
4 the photos presented as a result of the assignment given
on the first day
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch at a local restaurant / cafe
14:00 – 17:00 Social Event: Aventura Parc (out-door sports activity)
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner at Host Family
19:00 – 21:00 Rest and Relax
Finishing your assignments;
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13. Friday 10:00 - 12:00 Discussion of previous two weeks and evaluation of work
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produced
12:30 – 14:30 Goodbye lunch with Projects Abroad staff
15:30- 17:00 Free time - shopping
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner at Host Family
20:00 Packing for Departure

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