WHAT IS HAPPENING AT GLOBAL PLATFORM JORDAN? September 2014
Launching the new DJUCO Student Network  The training with DJUCO was held from the 6-9. September and included nine participants. The aim of the training was to support the establishment of a new group of volunteers who have joined DJUCO and to ensure a good group dynamic between the volunteers. Most importantly, the training was to provide the volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan and facilitate upcoming events and activities in corporation with DJUCO. Finally, the participants were given a set of communication skills in order to communicate and spread the vision of the DJUCO initiative. Zeina 21, and Ali 22, students from the University of Jordan studying clinical pharmacy and a double major in English and Italian respectively, both decided to become involved with DJUCO because they wish to improve the educational system in Jordan and the structure of it. The training focused on good communication and how to be an active listener. A day of team building was also included in the training in order to strengthen the team of volunteers. Ali stated that: "the training enriched our communication skills, which is going to help us with the students when facilitating future events". Both of them found that the training was better than expected. The practical learning experience, taking active part in the training, and the friendly and comfortable environment was in contrast to what Ali and Zeina are used to. They had expected a more classroom like learning experience about which Zeina said: "The learning environment was friendly and felt like home.� Christine, training intern at the Global Platform, found that the training was very successful: "One of the positive outcomes of the training was the practical experience and