Evaluation Results 73rd International Session of the European Youth Parliament in Zurich, Switzerland 19th to 28th of July 2013
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Dear reader, T 73rd International Session of the European Youth Parliament in Zurich, Switzerland. As you can see, the evaluation shows that the event has been a success. However, we invite you all to study the document carefully to identify what we can learn for future sessions. divided into two sections: I.) Evaluation overview and II.)
Evaluation by countries. The overview part depicts the evaluation of delegates concerning different aspects of the session. The answers are represented as diagrams and, when thought useful for the purpose of comparison, accompanied by the answers from the previous International Sessions. For a better round up of the evaluation, we included at the end of each aspect the most often stated comments and suggestions. The quotes at the end should give you an overall impression of the
In general, the strong academic focus of this particular International Session should be underlined. This fact is also reflected in the results of some questions, differing considerably from previous sessions (cf. There was a good balance between socialising and serious work, I would have liked to receive more input, The quality of the evening programme). The second part of the of origin. The diagrams represented in this section are meant to provide each NC with the evaluation of their work for the IS in Zurich. For this purpose, questions regarding the preparation for the session and the future engagement in EYP are included. 143 returned questionnaires. Due to the incomplete amount of returned questionnaires from the delegates and the absence of the nationality information on some filled-in questionnaires, we were not able to provide an evaluation for all countries taking part at the IS in Zurich.
us. Karolina Kolenska EYP International Office
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DELEGATES
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I. Evaluation Overview 1. Preparation and information It was easy to find information material for my committee topic. 9%
1% No No opinion Yes
90 %
Munich 91 % Amsterdam 82 % Tallinn 82 % Zagreb 87 % Rh么ne-Alpes 85 % Athens 88 %
I received letters and information soon enough. 19 % 1% No No opinion Yes
80 %
I knew what to expect, therefore preparation proved to be easy. 15 %
3% No No opinion Yes
82 %
I could reach the EYP contact persons without problems. 88 %
7% 5% No No opinion Yes
Munich 88 % Amsterdam 67 % Tallinn 68 % Zagreb 49 % Rh么ne-Alpes 70 % Athens 59 %
Munich 81 % Amsterdam 69 % Tallinn 76 % Zagreb 72 % Rh么ne-Alpes 79 % Athens 72 %
Munich 91 % Amsterdam 73 % Tallinn 79 % Zagreb 58 % Rh么ne-Alpes 74 % Athens 58 %
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I visited the session website before the event.
The session website provided me with all necessary information.
5%
13 % 79 % No
8%
Yes
No No opinion Yes
95 %
I had problems with finding funding and sponsoring for the travel costs and participation fees. 31 %
48 %
I used the links in the research document to prepare my committee topic. 90 %
0% No No opinion Yes
I knew that I was meant to prepare the topic and had informed myself appropriately. 8% 1%
89 %
No No opinion Yes
Compiling a Fact Sheet helped me to prepare for the Committee Work. 73 %
9% 87 %
4% No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
21 %
4%
I do consider the participation fees as reasonable regarding the offerings of the session.
Munich 90 % Amsterdam 90 % Tallinn 90 % Zagreb 80 % RhĂ´ne-Alpes 90 % Athens 89 %
sessions: Munich 89 % Amsterdam 89 % Tallinn 89 % Zagreb 81 % RhĂ´ne-Alpes 89 % Athens 85 %
Preparing Fact Sheets should be mandatory at every IS. 62 %
27 % No No opinion Yes
32 %
6%
No No opinion Yes
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It should be mandatory to fulfil a second preparatory task at every IS. 72 %
My participation in this session motivated me to get into topics that were new to me.
17 %
4% 4%
92 % 11 %
No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
2. Teambuilding
Teambuilding helped to build mutual trust and to form a real team. 9% 90 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
Teambuilding helped to develop a feeling for the diversity of cultures and opinions in Europe. 85 %
19 %
3%
No
At Teambuilding, we got to know each other and lowered original hesitancies. 97 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
The mixture of youngsters from different countries in my committee helped me to get an idea of their country, culture and way of living. 11 % 1 % No
No opinion Yes
2%
No opinion 88 %
Yes
Comments & Suggestions: -
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More Teambuilding. Even though I can honestly say this was my best session so far, I would like to say that I as several of my fellow committee delegates prefer a teambuilding packed with considerably more on action based TB games. A better time sharing and separation of "get to know games" and "problem solving games".
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3. Committee Work
In my committee, we exchanged very different perspectives and opinions. 12 %
87 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
We have been able to conciliate our different points of view in a common resolution in a peaceful way. 11 % 85 %
During Committee work, I have learned to recognise and respect the different perspectives. 88 %
3%3% No No opinion Yes
I went through a truly democratic decision making process. 14 %
79 %
1% No No opinion Yes
I learned to appreciate democratic decision making processes. 9% 6%
85 %
No No opinion Yes
The committee topics were relevant to me.
No No opinion Yes
My committee topic was interesting. 5% 94 %
11 %
88 %
3%
1%
No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
I felt that the topic was relevant to European Politics today. 5%
3%
No No opinion Yes
I have experienced the advantages of combined expertise from different European countries.
17 % 82 %
5%
93 %
2% No No opinion Yes
Munich 94 % Amsterdam 94 % Tallinn 90 % Zagreb 88 % RhĂ´ne-Alpes 94 % Athens 91 %
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Comments & Suggestions: - Committees shouldn't have more than 10 people. - Devote more time to it. - A more structured approach to committee work would be appreciated.
Our work was guided by tolerance and respect. 7% 92 %
1% No No opinion Yes
4. Experts Roundtables (Forum Event)
The expert could provide us with satisfying answers to our questions. 44 %
54 %
2%
No No opinion Yes
The consultation of the expert helped my commitee to produce a well established resolution. 33 % 61 % 12 %
No No opinion Yes
Comments & Suggestions: - I think the discussions could have been somewhat better moderated. - I would like to have more time for more discussions with experts as the topics are appealing to me. I would also like to make it literally round, because when people are sitting like in a classroom there's no potential for debates. - Ensure English proficiency of speakers.
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5. General Assembly (GA) The GA preparation on Thursday was very useful for a good quality of the debates. 20 %
71 %
No No opinion Yes
I have experienced the attractiveness of political debates and active participation. 5% 91 %
No No opinion Yes
4%
13 %
I have experienced in GA how democratic debate works. 9%
I have understood better how a parliamentary debate works.
3% No No opinion
11 % 87 %
No No opinion Yes
2%
Yes 88 %
: It is important that the European Parliament as well as EU Institutions and other political decision makers take our resolutions into consideration.
10 %
88 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
Munich 92 % Amsterdam 89 % Tallinn 82 % Zagreb 94% RhĂ´ne-Alpes 90% Athens 89%
Comments & Suggestions: - The board should receive attack speeches in advance so as to choose the best. - Perhaps a broader sense of Direct Response can be implemented? - The board did a good job by concluding the points made in the debate and thereby preventing oints.
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6. General Programme
There was a good balance between socialising and serious work all through the session. 38 %
30%
No No opinion Yes
32 %
The atmosphere all through the session gave me the impression to attend a very special and unique event. 22 % 77 %
1% No No opinion Yes
During the session, I have had various opportunities to get to know the fears and visions of the other participants. 17 %
Comments & Suggestions: - The perfect balance between academic work and fun activities. - Very academic but fun. - Academically perfect, sometimes lacking when it came to the evening program, but overall an absolutely amazing time!
Munich 93% Amsterdam 93 % Tallinn 93 % Zagreb 85 % RhĂ´ne-Alpes 68 % Athens 90 %
The interaction during the session has helped me to get to know better the point of view and situation of youngsters in the other European countries. 4%
3% No No opinion Yes
80 %
I feel I have become more interested in Europe than I was before the session. 13 %
78%
Munich 92 % Amsterdam 92 % Tallinn 92 % Zagreb 84 % RhĂ´ne-Alpes 66 % Athens 85 %
2%
94 %
No No opinion Yes
This event and its preparation have improved my knowledge and awareness of cultural diversity in Europe. 5% 2%
9%
No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes 93 %
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I would have liked to receive more input on my topic during the session, e.g. experts, additional information material, etc.
46 %
37 % No No opinion Yes 17 %
I would have liked to have more time for political debates. 47%
47%
No No opinion Yes 6%
Munich 62 % Amsterdam 62 % Tallinn 62 % Zagreb 57 % Rh么ne-Alpes 45 % Athens 55 %
Munich 62 % Amsterdam 54 % Tallinn 58 % Zagreb 60 % Rh么ne-Alpes 59 % Athens 55%
The quality of the evening programme was good. 36 % 60 % No No opinion Yes
4%
I would have wished to have more free time. 38 % No No opinion Yes
55% 7%
Munich 85 % Amsterdam 85 % Tallinn 85 % Zagreb 66 % Rh么ne-Alpes 58 % Athens 53 %
Munich 71 % Amsterdam 84 % Tallinn 82 % Zagreb 77 % Rh么ne-Alpes 87 % Athens 67 %
The total duration of the event was good. 17%
2% No No opinion Yes
81%
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7. Personal development My participation in this session helped to improve my language skills. 12 %
1%
9% No No opinion Yes
79 %
My participation in this session made me aware of the diversity of cultures, thoughts, opinions and orientations in Europe. 1% 6%
My participation in this session helped to improve my knowledge of the functioning of European parliament. 1% No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session has raised my preparedness and willingness to be and become an active citizen.
Yes
91 %
My participation helped me appreciate cultural differences and diversity. 4%
2%
93 %
No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session helped to have a better understanding of current political developments in Europe. 3%
No No opinion Yes
89 %
My participation in this session helped me to improve my ability to work in an international team. 2% 1%
2%
90 %
No No opinion
8%
93 %
7%
8%
No No opinion Yes
93 %
6%
My participation in this session helped to improve my knowledge and understanding of different cultures.
No No opinion Yes
97 %
No No opinion Yes
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My participation in this session helped to improve my participation skills. 10 %
My participation in this session helped me to become aware of the active role I can play in European society. 21 %
4% No No opinion Yes
86 %
6% 74 %
No No opinion Yes
8. The Future
I would like to attend EYP-events in the future. 100 %
No No opinion
I will share my experience and insights among friends and fellow students once I am back in my home town. 1% No 99 % No opinion
Yes
I want to start an initiative in my school/city/country to promote the awareness for European issues.
Yes
I would like to get involved into my national EYP-association. 3%
18 %
58 %
24 %
87 %
No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes 93 %
I would like to get active as a volunteer. 7%
4%
I raised my readiness to contribute to the development of society through active participation after the session.
6%
10 % No No opinion Yes
79 %
11 %
No No opinion Yes
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9. Chairs, Journos and Orgas
Organisers I was always able to find an organiser when I needed help. 18 % 1%
81 %
No No opinion Yes
Munich 97 % Amsterdam 89 % Tallinn 86 % Zagreb 61 % Rh么ne-Alpes 63 % Athens 65 %
The organisers were friendly. 4%
4% No No opinion Yes
91 %
The organisers were always able to give me clear and detailed information. 31 %
65 %
4%
No No opinion Yes
Munich 99 % Amsterdam 91 % Tallinn 85 % Zagreb 58 % Rh么ne-Alpes 64 % Athens 85 %
Munich 94 % Amsterdam 83 % Tallinn 83 % Zagreb 52 % Rh么ne-Alpes 36 % Athens 56 %
Punctuality The events and travels happened on time. 12 % 88 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
Munich 96 % Amsterdam 78 % Tallinn 69 % Zagreb 33 % Rh么ne-Alpes 47 % Athens 9 %
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Chairs Our chair facilitated our work as a committee. 10 %
1% No No opinion Yes
88 %
Munich 96 % Amsterdam 93 % Tallinn 90 % Zagreb 91 % Rhône-Alpes 93 % Athens 89 %
Our chair was competent and knew what to do. 5%
1% No No opinion Yes
94 %
Our chair spent a lot of time with us.
Munich 97 % Amsterdam 97 % Tallinn 97 % Zagreb 92 % Rhône-Alpes 97 % Athens 94 %
Our chair had adequate knowledge of our topic. 1%
21 %
1%
3% No No opinion Yes
76 %
98 %
No No opinion Yes
Journalists I read every issue of the session newspaper. 54 %
45 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
Munich 50 % Amsterdam 50 % Tallinn 50 % Zagreb 50 % Rhône-Alpes 41 % Athens 57 %
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The journalists improved the atmosphere of the session. 15 %
84 %
1% No No opinion Yes
Munich 95 % Amsterdam 79 % Tallinn 69 % Zagreb 86 % RhĂ´ne-Alpes 81 % Athens 86 %
The journos were present and involved.
The newspaper contained articles that were interesting and relevant to the session and its participants.
7%
5% 4% 90 %
No No opinion Yes
7%1%
No No opinion Yes
90 %
I would have liked the newspapers and videos to be more entertaining and less informational
The output of the media team was of a high quality. 92 %
The session newspaper helped me understand the theme more.
13 % 10 % No No opinion Yes
27 %
63 %
10 %
No No opinion Yes
I had the feeling that the chairs, orgas and journos treated me respectfully.
I knew who the journalists are and was able to approach them for questions or comments.
7%
14 % 5% No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
7%
The session newspapers contributed to the quality of Committee Work and General Assembly.
81 %
47 %
46 % No No opinion Yes
78 %
3%
93 %
0% No No opinion Yes
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10. Rating
Teambuilding Low
91 %
No opinion
High
89% 11 %
5% 4% Overall impression - how did you like it?
Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
Opening Ceremony
Eurovillage Low
No opinion
High Low
93 %
88 %
7%
7% Overall impression - how did you like it?
No opinion
High
93%
87 %
12 % Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
Overall impression - how did you like it?
13 % Importance to raise my awareness for European issues.
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Committee Work Low
93 %
98 %
2%
No opinion
High
92 %
95 %
5%
7%
8%
Overall impressionImportance for the Importance to Importance for the - how did you like Intercultural raise development it? dialogue. awareness for of a feeling of European issues. democratic citizenship.
Forum Event Low
86 %
14 % Overall impression
80 %
20 % Importance of the cultural dialogue
No opinion
High
90 %
10 % Importance to raise awareness of European issues
77 %
23 % Importance for the development of a democratic citizenship
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EuroConcert Low
No opinion
85 %
99 % 1%
High
15 %
Overall impression - how did you like it?
Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
General Assembly Low
96 %
4% Overall impression - how did you like it?
No opinion
Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
94 %
97 %
92 %
8%
High
3% Importance to raise awareness for European issues.
6% Importance for the development of a feeling of democratic citizenship.
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Description Sentences (selected):
You only Zurich once -
Delegate, Poland
10 wonderful days filled with laughter, friends, Europe and politics blossoming in summer. -
Delegate, Netherlands
Broadening horizons, opening young minds and giving me a feeling of being in a group of good friends -
Delegate, Russia
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Delegate, Austria
Amazing academic quality and
A wild tornado of opinions, emotions, relationships and perspectives. -
Delegate, Latvia
It was a truly amazing and eye-opening experience for me. -
Delegate, Finland
As good as chocolate, as well-timed as watches, as hot as fondue, as amazing as mountains: it was Zurich 2013 -
Delegate, France
Academic excellence suits the session perfectly. - Delegate, Portugal
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COUNTRIES Number of replies per country: Armenia: 1 Austria: 5 Belarus: 4 Belgium: 2 Croatia: 2 Cyprus: 4 Czech Republic: 3 Estonia: 4 Finland: 4 France: 9 Georgia: 1 Germany: 10 Greece: 7 Hungary: 2 Ireland: 6 Italy: 4 Kosovo: 2 Latvia: 6 Macedonia: 1 Norway: 1 Poland: 6 Portugal: 5 Romania: 7 Russia: 3 Serbia: 3 Slovakia: 2 Spain: 4 Sweden: 5 Switzerland: 1 The Netherlands: 7 Turkey: 4 Ukraine: 1 United Kingdom: 6
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II. Evaluation by Countries 1. It was easy to find information material for my committee topic.
It was easy to find information material for my committee topic.
100 % 80 % 60 %
40 % 20 %
Yes No opinion
No 0%
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2. We received letters and information soon enough.
We received letters and information soon enough.
100 % 80 % 60 % 40 %
Yes
20 %
No opinion
0%
No
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3. I knew what to expect, therefore preparation proved to be easy.
I knew what to expect, therefore preparation proved to be easy.
100% 80% 60% 40% 20%
Yes No opinion No
0%
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4. We could reach the EYP contact persons without problems.
We could reach the EYP contact persons without problems.
100%
80% 60% 40% 20%
Yes No opinion No
0%
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5. We had problems with finding funding and sponsoring for the travel costs and participation fees.
We had problems with finding funding and sponsoring for the travel costs and participation fees.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion No
0%
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6. I do consider the participation fees as reasonable regarding the offerings of the session.
I do consider the participation fees as reasonable regarding the offerings of the session.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
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7. I used the links in the research document to prepare my committee topic.
I used the links in the research document to prepare my committee topic.
100% 80% 60% 40% 20%
Yes No opinion No
0%
27
8. I knew that I was meant to prepare the committee work topic and had informed myself appropriately.
I knew that I was meant to prepare the topic and had informed myself appropriately.
100% 80% 60% 40% 20%
Yes No opinion No
0%
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9. I would like to attend EYP events in the future.
I would like to attend EYP events in the future
Yes No opinion No
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10. I will share my experience among friends and fellow students once I am back in my home town.
I will share my experience among friends and fellow students once I am back in my home town.
100% 80% 60% 40% 20%
Yes No opinion No
0%
30
11. I want to start an initiative in my school/city/country to promote the awareness for European issues.
I want to start an initiative in my school/city/country to promote the awareness for European issues.
100% 80% 60% 40% Yes 20% No opinion 0% No
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12. I would like to get involved into my national EYP association.
I would like to get involved into my national EYP association.
100% 80% 60% 40% 20%
Yes No opinion No
0%
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13. I would like to get active as a volunteer.
I would like to get active as a volunteer.
100% 80% 60% 40%
20%
Yes No opinion
No 0%
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