CRAY Issue 2 by K S

EDITO RIAL

by Samuel Muhsin (CZ)

The second issue, the halfway checkpoint of our fragments filled with content that we want to give you with our most honest interest. The more we have done as a team, the more smoothly we cooperate resulting in higher efficiency, thus gaining on spare time while being immersed in the creation process. This newly acquired spare time is not being wasted on loitering; it is used for approaching the EYP future, as in you, the delegates.

you have enjoyed many interesting encounters, bizarre situations and hopefully made new and exciting connections. Your task from me is to share these wonderful moments with the world, as in my army of media warriors. You will be approached, you will be questioned and you will cooperate. In return I will enlighten your lives with a piece from the Cray Mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleeve.

Right now you are reading this, preferably on Saturday and thinking of the last nights EYP cafĂŠ where

TABLE OF CONTENTS Sophistacles / 4 Meet the delegates / 6 RakovnĂk romance / 8 FML, I lost my luggage again / 9 Eurovillage / 1 0 A typical NSC? / 1 3 Eww food / 1 5 EYP words / 1 6 Cray Facebook page / 1 7 How to make the most out of an EYP party for dummies / 1 8 My name is Bond. James Bond. / 1 9 Meet the coffee machine... or rather not. / 20 Random photos / 22 cray cray issue issue 11 || 33

SOPHISTACLIES. By Nick Matusevich (LV)

At one a.m. the president of the 1 5th Czech National Conference, Sophie Hall finds herself in the room of Samuel Muhsin, the editor. As the nearby heater warms the bed she is sitting on, Sophie exposes herself to clear up some of the mystery revolving around her. She is 21 and although having been born in England, she studies Politics and History in Zurich, Switzerland. As to why her choice of studies, Sophie answers a bit off key that she is one of the people with the problem and luxury of being interested in loads of things. “It’s a degree that doesn’t restrict me in what I can do later. I don’t know at the moment, so to study something I am really interested and passionate about is a good start.” As Sophie answers about studying in Switzerland she volunteers a calm smile. “My mom’s Swiss, so it’s easier and cheaper to stay in Switzerland. Due to my tuition, I essentially study for free and can live at home.” Having been born in Britain, Sophie stumbles against the question of feeling more Swiss or British. “There are things I love and hate about both countries. Home for me is going to be where the people I feel closest to are.” When asked about the many friendships formed in EYP, Sophie angles her head and starts rubbing the backside of her palms to explain that it’s really a mixture between whom you click with and who you end up seeing often. She leans in close to add “it could be the people who are in the same sessions at the same time or those who are online on Facebook and Skype when you are, it could be as silly as that.” Internationally, Sophie Hall has been associated with the infamous posh group In EYP. She straightens her spine and clasps her hands together to eagerly explain “They are not posh. They met at a New Year’s

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event in Vienna. After the first day, they all realized they have spent too much money and were broke for the rest of the weekend.” She volunteers that all the jokes were about them being super rich, because they really weren’t. It became a running inside joke, but since they dress kind of preppy people took it seriously. “It’s completely ironic” Sophie squints. Then she starts laughing “I really have no money, I’m a student.” When Sophie has to describe how her friends view her she lets out a silent ‘oh god’. “They call me a domestic goddess because I cook a lot,” She loughs “After going out the night before, if they are at my place, I always wake them up with a cup of tea and the choice of the type of eggs they’d have.” She happily draws in her breath “I wouldn’t say I’m a mum figure, but I like looking after people.” Sophie looks down and thinks. “I think the best advice as a delegate I got from Konrad, one of my closest friends when I got selected to an International Session. “He warned that he met a fantastic group of people the first day and hung out with them the whole International Session and regretted not talking to others.” She says she took that to her heart and tries to speak to as a many new people as possible. Miss Hall has a hobby of performing in theatre productions. “I love it. It’s a weird mixture between being completely free on the stage, everyone listening and watching you, having the power over the room and also being trapped because you can’t leave the stage, you have to keep going, even if you’re nervous.”

She admits the similarities to presiding. When asked about the pressure of the role being scary, Sophie calmly nods “Yeah, but if it wasn’t scary I think it wouldn’t be good.” Sophie adds that following instincts is a good way to deal with the pressure. “I can only do my best and I can’t do any more than that.” “A biggest decision of sorts I’ve made was to quit my previous university.” Straight after school Sophie went into a business school east of Switzerland. “I thought nobody was going to take me seriously with a Politics degree, but I was miserable studying Economics at that school” Sophie decided to quit after two and a half months but it wasn’t easy for her. “I don’t like quitting stuff and I found it embarrassing to quit, but I’ve should’ve trusted my instincts. Deciding to get over any embarrassment and just do it was probably the best thing I did.” Concerning the topic of bringing in her own people in EYP, immediately she snaps back with her brother. She says that it wasn’t hard, because we had an ‘EYP teacher’ at our school. “Yet my brother wasn’t really interested in politics, but I knew he’d like it because he was open and funny.” Sophie convinced her brother just to go to one session although he was reluctant. When he came back from that session, he didn’t say anything and just looked at her and went “I hate it when you are right about stuff.” Sophie starts grinning „After that I didn’t have to do any pushing, he was in.” It’s 2 a.m. but Sophie doesn’t look the least bit tired. She gives a shout out to the delegates and gets herself off of Samuels’s bed to step back outside into the 3rd day of leading her first chairs team.

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MEET THE DELEGATES

by Alžběta Rybáková (CZ)

It is my greatest pleasure to introduce to you the delegates, the heart of the session. Without them, any session would not have a reason to happen. Although every delegate differs from the others, there are basically 3 groups of them as you can see in the picture on the right page. Find yourself, the results is only up to you.

LIBE – Sailors with a well -built ship.

ENVI I – Bunch of believing obese people.

Kristýna, Jakub, Antonia, Tereza, Anna, Aneta, Eliška Adam, Petr

Anna, Alex, Petr, Renáta, Martin, Artem, Jáchym Eliška, Lucie, Milana

CULT II – Two hopeless groups of pupils, nerdy and

I NTA – Chickens, who can even enter into a treaty. Veronika, Táňa, Jacob, David, Petr, Martin, Fasih, Alžběta, Marek

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AFCO – Inscrutable national representatives.

ENVI II – Cute horses, chased by evil people, saved by

Jana, Tatiana, Aneta, Maxi, Šimon , Daniel, Ondřej, Karel, Jana

big ENVI II. Filip, Adam, Roman, Ivana, Jana, Katka, Dominik, Helena, Adéla

AFET – Colourful report about a group of uncivilized

CULT I – Europeans, who love greeting.

citizens. Martin, Marek, Tomáš, Kája, Kenneth, Stanislaw, Markéta, Gregor, Jan

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RAKOVNĂ?K ROMANCE FT. THA CRAY TEAM Rah-rah-Rakovnik! Rara Rakovnik! EY EYP! Caught in Rakovnik

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah! Rako-rakovnik! EY-EYP-NS-NSC! Love it in Rakovnik

I love the session as strange as it seems I love the city and I love the theme I love the theme (the-the-the I love the theme)

I love teambuilding and all the strange games We sang songs and learnt some new names We learnt new names na-na-na we learnt new names

I love the orgas and all they have done They gave us pleasure and a whole lot of fun They brought us fun fun-fun-fun They brought us fun fun-fun-fun I want your fun)

I love my committee and all the chairs They are amazing and all work in pairs They work in pairs Pairs-pairs-pairs They work in pairs pairs-pairs-pairs they work in pairs

You know that it is cray-ship And you know that I need it I love it in Rakovnik

You know it is cray ship ('Cause I'm a journo baby!) And you know that I need it I love Rakovnik.

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I love the session it is just so sick caught here in Rakovnik (Oh-oh-oh--oh-oh!) I love the session it gives me a kick

You and me are caught in Rakovnik Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah! Rako-rakara-rarara! EY-EYP! Caught in Rakovnik I love the session it is super damn sick You and me in Rakovnik I love the session it gives me a kick You and me in Rakovnik You and me caught in Rakovnik Love it in Rakovnik Caught in Rakovnik Love it in Rakovnik Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah! Rako-rakora-rakorama! EY-EYP! Cause that is the NSC !

FML, I LOST MY LUGGAGE AGAIN! by Katarzyna Sokołowska (PL)

EYP out of the EYP “Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colours. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving." — Terry Pratchett

Wow, check this out – a new call for the EYP session is already there! Do not waste your time, grab your laptop and go CRAYzy with the application! Yes. It was a good idea – you got accepted! And now the whole adventure starts all over again. Night packing four hours before your flight, looking for your toothbrush for at least half an hour, rushing to the airport, being stuck in a traffic jam, running to the wrong gate… Well done, you missed your flight again. What is so fascinating at EYP that all this people, to be honest considering themselves as adults, keep coming back to play Funky Chicken for hundredth time in their life? People. Possibilities. Surprise. Travels. And what is even more important – the unbearable longiness. But is it true that we are EYPers only during the EYP event? How much does it change you in real life? Let me just tell you a couple of stories so you can understand better what I am talking about. Imagine that this time you came to the station on time. To be even more precise exactly half an hour before the departure of your bus. With such a reserve of time what is wrong with having just a quick nap because

it is five o’clock in the morning? It does not seem so wrong, does it? You are right, in case you do not wake up ten minutes after the departure. Of course it does not happen to all the people. Some of them prefer to sit backwards on a bench while the journey break, read a book, relax when their bus is happily receding in the distance. In some cases it is not always your fault. Sometimes it is just a bad coincidence. Let’s just take this highly hypothetical situation when two days prıor to the International Session there is a volcanic eruption. I know, it sounds crazy but just assume that this happens and you still are so determined to go even if the whole sky over the Europe is frozen. You have 2,500 kilometres to go. Now think of every possible way of transport that you can tanke except a private jet. Surprisingly you have already used all your possibilities. So you took a bus, a trnain, a taxi, a boat, a raft, another taxi and finally you are there! Uff. That was exhausting! Is it so much of a cliché that travels teach you something important? I would not say so. You can enhance your flexibility, patience, modesty and openness. You can always meet new people, get to know new cultures, laugh until your stomach hurts, lose all your stuff and recall if later on with a big grin on your face. Accept life as it is and try to get as much as you can out of that. Carpe diem!

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EUROVILLAGE We've all been through this. The first day can be intense! You've just had to remember way too many names, your chair made you to jump around like a crazy person and you still may not be completely sure what to think about the whole EYP experience. Well, there is no better way how to end up a day than a Eurovillage. Several delegates and officials revealed to us their impressions from this unique opportunity to taste food from all the parts of the Czech Republic (and Germany!).

So what do the delegates think about this event? Adam: “I prefer salty snails, ham, cheese and they were all gone really quickly so that was great.” Betty: “Since I like sausages, I really enjoyed those from Omská and Písek.” Fasih: ”I’ve brought some beer from my hometown Velké Popovice, but I don’t actually drink it because I’m not eighteen yet.” Tereza: “Since I’m from Pardubice, I like the most our gingerbread. We’ve brought it as a committee but I was really hungry so I had to eat some solid food first.” Matěj: “I really loved sweets from Akademické Gymnázium. It tasted as if a unicorn kissed your tongue.” *Batuhan agrees*

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Karolína: “We really had success with our potato pancakes that one of my fellow delegates prepared.” David: “I was excited when I heard that some delegation had brought a cheesecake!” Jana: “My favorite meal was Czech specialty “Utopenec”. Jakub: “As a school we’ve brought international food – we have chips, coke and Oreo. We also brought some caviar, Russian sweets called “bird’s milk” and Slovakian cheese and sausages.” Veronika: “I really loved those rolls filled with cheese from Pilsen but there were many delicious meals.”

Kateřina, Anna, Aneta: “We really enjoyed spring rolls and chocolate muffins from Masarykovo Gymnázium. We are also really proud of our regional specialty – the Prague pie.” Roman: “I am fond of those little pizza pieces from Prague.”

TIP FROM A JOURNALIST

Sweet pie from Masarykovo Gymnázium called “Polsky piskot” that was prepared by mum of one of one delegates – she even revealed us the recipe so if you are interested you know where to ask.

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Márty: “I really loved the cake that was prepared by my friend from Prague.” *Márty II agrees.* Pete: “I like all kinds of pies – chocolate pies, vanilla pies but at Eurovillage I discovered the magic of potato pancakes.”

Matěj: “I really loved sweets from Akademické Gymnázium. It tasted as if a unicorn kissed your tongue.” *Batuhan agrees* Kerim: “I must say I prefer Hašlerky from Gymnázium Budějovická.”

Karel: “I enjoyed the potato pancakes from Pilsen. I would love to eat some more but unfortunately I’m too full.”

Batuhan: “I liked the salty quiche from Prague. It contains my favorite food – mushrooms.”

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Alexander Prinz

Antonia Voelske

Basil Linde

A TYPICAL NSC? by Milica Simeunovic (SRB)

How would you describe a typical NSC? Probably like this: bunch of international officials, delegates from the county where the conference is, organisers with annoying wake up calls, jurors that make you nervous every time they come into the committee room and chairpersons with the best intentions and strongest efforts to make everything clear to you and to direct you in a right way. There are those coffee breaks where is always not enough coffee to get you back to life because you have not slept all night of course. But this time, we can see something different. This time we have guests from Germany. Jan, David, Alexander, Antonia, Maxi and Basil were more than happy to talk with me about their first impressions they have. ”We expected something different, we wanted something different” said the lovely foreign delegation. They were really interested to see the difference concerning culture, mentality, traditions and of course difference between German and Czech EYP. From their words, the main difference in openness. “People in Czech are so much more open minded and more friendly than people from Germany. I’m not saying that we’re not friendly of course, I’m just saying that we are maybe more distant that they are” one of the delegates said. They have been surprised positively by Czech people’s interest in sharing opinions and general points of view. ”They used every opportunity such as coffee

break or Euro village to see our point of view and obviously we enjoyed that and I cannot say that I did not use every opportunity I had to chat with people I don’t know at all, it is always fun! I love to hear someone’s way of thinking especially”. In some cases Czech peoples were interested about background history, Nazism or some typical stereotypes that Germans can poses. While we are talking about stereotypes, delegates from Germany told me that none of their stereotypes has been broken because they didn’t have any. They just got really good first impression about the people from Czech Republic. Before the beginning of the session, while our guests were in Prague, they were surprised by flexibility of the rules and differences between rules in Germany and Prague. For example, in Prague you can feel free to light a cigarette in the street or regularly buy a drink in a market while in Germany you are not allowed to smoke in cafes and you are not able to do anything without your ID. Although, they are now used to those rules, they wouldn’t mind for Germany to be a bit more liberated. “One of the most useful things in EYP is that your topics are making you to do the research about various things you never though you would do by yourself. Also it is really interesting when you choose totally different topic than you had on previous session because then cray issue 1 | 13

you get to sense different areas,” Jann Kuyior said. Expectations they have for this session are new and hopefully great experience and new friendships. Since they are relatively new in EYP, they see this conference as a chance to experience other methods, other forms of approach and just another way of having a session. The best part of being a delegate is obviously meeting new people from all over the Europe. First conference of this delegation was regional selection confereNnce in Aschaffenburg in February where they admit were pretty concentrated to show themselves in the best light possible in aim to get selected for National Selection Conference in Kiel but now even though there is no stress and that strange feeling you have when you don’t know if jury is going to tell your name or not, they are going to try hard and give their best, just this time it is going to be relaxing and all about fun.

Maximilian Harkotte

At the beginning of the session it seemed like they will not be able to accomplish the task because everyone was so strict on their opinions, not ready to make a compromise but that was just one more example that showed them how things actually are possible no matter how difficult they seem at the moment. “It’s strange how just by observing and listening to other personalities your point of view can be changed in a minute. Moments I realize that make me be open minded even more” was one of the observations that one of the delegates made. The main goal of the session is of course having a great time, making new friendships and enjoying an unforgettable experience but one of the biggest accomplishments for our guests would be(with all respect for Czech products) if Czech people admit that German beer is better than theirs.

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EWWWW FOOD

by Peter Pölzleithner (AT)

As you have picked up the newspaper and watched some proper television in recent months, you are certainly familiar with the alleged horse-meat scandal. Considering you are politically interested young men and women, which I more or less expect from you to be. And in the same manner I suppose some of you might be even bewildered by the sheer idea of eating a horse. Well for those ignorant and unaware of what you are missing out on, let uncle Peter teach you a lesson right now. As a matter of fact there is food, commonly eaten in certain parts of the world that obviously seems way more appalling and awkward than some well-done bronco. To further investigate this issue, the CRAY team will take you on an exceptional journey to provide you with the 7 CRAYest, most unthinkable and strange specialties our planet offers. Exploring different cultures is exactly what being active in the EYP is all about and that is exactly what we are going to right now. Thus fasten your seat belts, grab something to drink and get ready, because there is one hell of a ride ahead of you, which is certainly not something for the light-hearted.

common specialty at the street markets of Pnomh Pneh (which is the capital of Cambodia for all those lacking geography knowledge). Seems interesting, but I still prefer French fries.

Goat head, South Africa

As you have probably been able to guess that the Zulu specialty mainly consists of a goat head, which is served including its tongue, brains and ears. This is actually considered a very exclusive meal they serve in some top-class restaurants for a lot of money. Can you imagine?

Fried Bat, Vietnam

What sounds to some of you like the proper treatment for some actors starring in Twilight), is a very popular dish in Vietnam.

Century egg, China

Finally our trip through the world of weird food brings us to China, which was pretty obvious in the first place. It is basically an egg, which undergoes a process of preservation in a mixture of clay, ash and lime for ten years. However that excessive level of disgust does not Kopi Luwak, Indonesia keep that dish from being one of the main specialities That is the most expensive, luxurious kind of coffee China has to offer. there is. In other words the coffee-equivalent of Russian caviar and something the average EYPer might be more than open for. However there is one delicate detail So you see, it is really beyond imagination what the missing in this equation – the beans are found in the global menu has to offer. I hope you have not thrown up excrement of an Indonesian cat called Luwak. Well I and are still with me so I can drop some final knowledge suppose that could spoil even your appetite for coffee. on your brain. The bottom line is that no matter how disgustingly weird these meals might sound, it might be Living Occtopus(sy), Korea really worth trying and I bet you will be surprised by how Sannakaji as the Koreans call it is a raw dish good they actually taste. consisting of living octopus seasoned with vinegar and Which brings me to a really good lesson in life. Most herbs. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? people live their lives according to the same patterns, Casu Marzu, Sardinia rules and prejudice just about everyone else has. By doing so they mostly end up with a relatively boring life. Casu Marzu, which means rotten Cheese, is a huge Most people would refer to it as a norm, I would rather piece of Peccorino riddled with baby insects. Yes, it really does sound like something the Cosa Nostra would call it death. Thus I want to highly encourage you to try something you have never tried, eat something you have give to people who know too much. not eaten yet and break some rules. I guarantee you by Fried Tarrantulas, Cambodia living just a bit out of the norm, you will feel a high you This one is actually quite obvious, isn’t it? The eight- have probably never felt before. feeted monsters are completely fried and served as a cray issue 1 | 15

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CRAY FACEBOOK PAGE by David Radosta (CZ)

sorry for Czech language.

Cray Media Team is exceedingly productive but a Cray issue cannot have fifty pages (or shades if you wish) as it would create an unprecedented pressure on organisers, printers and our editor office. However, we want all our output to be seen so we put a large chunk of our work on Facebook. Our paper is quite serious and distinguished so the fb page also serves as a place where lighter stuff can be found. We plan to post loads of cray things there and also some crayfish. Can you paint one by the way? Also, the Cray Media page is becoming a stock of stunning pictures as you might have already noticed. We hope you will appreciate it and we hope every participant of the session will found him- or herself in some of the photos. We do take tons of them and pick the best ones to go online so that you can see them, too. We believe that photographing is one of the most important tasks we have here – we would like to provide you with some great memories which you can come back to later. Another valuable feature of our Cray page and pretty much anything on the Internet is the light-speed. You can check the page wherever form your mobile phone and get the latest update of what is happening and see the most remarkable records, photos, videos and reports right away. Yes, we could make a Twitter or Instagram account since the paper is so posh but in the end, we went for Facebook. We were actually tempted to use the two aforementioned media, Facebook won for numerous reasons, though. The first is that it is the most accessible

media – not everyone checks Twitter or Instagram every day. Secondly, Facebook is, after all, very interactive and we will be loving seeing some feedback from you. And lastly, we believe that Facebook offers the broadest range of opportunities for you and us to be as creative as possible – shall we? Come on, I am not paid by Facebook. Of course they are cray-damn spies and too much facebooking can get bloody dangerous so behave yourselves even more there. Moreover, our privacy has to be protected, that is why we do not tag anyone and if you would feel uncomfortable with any photograph you are in, we will withdraw it. Though, I have to admit that I have never been an admin of a page before and it is quite an interesting experience. I hope you will exploit all the possibilities Facebook provides (or better not you creepy stalkers). Summing up, do not forget to follow our page and feel free to like and comment the content. It is all for you so should you wish we would add something, do leave us a message. And if you have anything you would like to submit to our page, do send it to us. Note: There has allegedly been an abuse of the Cray Media account. Cray Media Team takes no responsibility for the inappropriate comments below some photos. We suspect that it was the Austrian journo guy.

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THE MOST OUT OF AN EYP PARTY FOR DUMMIES HOW TO MAKE

by Peter PĂślzleithner (AT)

Listen guys, after surviving the extremely strange progress of teambuilding and struggling through the committee work; it is now time to finally have some fun. And I am not talking about some secondary school scouts camp kind of fun, I am talking about some real fun involving the opposite sex, which are the female participants in case you did not get it. So get yourselves in the shower, get some shave on, put on your best clothes and dive right into the crazy world of the EYP nightlife. Finally you have arrived at the party. The music is playing, the drinks are flowing and you are absolutely clueless about what to do next. But there is no reason to worry, because you will get a VIP guide on how to turn the little party into an unforgettable night. First and foremost, dance. Women have shown to possess some strange affinity with guys, who have got the moves or at least dare to step on the dance floor giving it everything they have got. Secondly, do not overdo the booze. I will certainly not tell you off from having a couple of beers, but it is simply impossible to attract the ladies in a positive manner when you are lying on the floor wasted.

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Seriously, not even I could do that. Last but not least, I strongly recommend you to simply be yourself. Girls, quickly notice when a guy is putting up a show and they usually do not appreciate it. Believe me, I am telling from experience. So do not be phony, do not pretend to be Lorenzo from Matterhorn, just present yourself with the right level of self-confidence and try to do it in a charming manner. Like that journo guy from Austria. Following these easy tips will enable you to have one hell of night and a lot fun with your fellow delegates. And with a bit of luck, everything is possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you know what I mean..

MY NAME IS BOND. JAMES BOND. by Katarzyna Sokołowska (PL)

Are you Google? Because you are everything I your night. You can hear the sound of your heels tipping on the floor. You secretly look around with this seductive was looking for. What time is it? Almost midnight. You take all your things, go to the bathroom, turn on… lights and look in the mirror. What a pretty face is that. You slowly take your lipstick from your purse and then precisely underline you lips with a vivid red colour. What a pretty face. You put on your black tights, short skirt, fancy top and a black jacket. You stand in front of your wardrobe. Which pair of shoes should you pick? This night is going to be special. You choose the red high heels. This is going to be delightful. What is the occasion you might wonder? EYP party time! You slowly enter the club. There is darkness around you. Some lights are flattering. You are not unsecure because you know you look perfect. This is going to be

look on your face. With the comfortable walk you go to the bar, order a glass of white wine with ice, start a little innocent chat with a bartender. Ok, it is a high time to see your friends. You look around again. And here it starts. “Oh, here you are, I was looking for you the whole evening. How are you? Where have you been? How was your day? Being busy in the Committee Room? Want some drink? Oh, you have one. Maybe you would like to dance? Well, I know that the music is not the best one. We can move to my room to listen to some better stuff if you want. What do you think? Sounds like a plan?”. Sammy, wake up, we are one hour late for the General Assembly!

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MEET THE COFFEE MACHINE ...OR RATHER NOT by Natálie Dostálová (CZ) and Pavlína Krausová (CZ)

While standing at the school hall downstairs, the first thing that captured our attention was a cute oldschool coffee machine. After a cold trip from the accommodation, the temptation to try one of the hot beverages was stronger than us. The whole idea of a nice hot drink grew on us even more after we found out that one of the choices is a cinnamon coffee. Just imagine, the delicious smell of the spice, the memories of a warm and a cozy bed and a divine taste fulfilling all your desires of the empty heart. So we made up our minds, opened our wallets and decided to invest a considerable amount of our parent’s money into our personal happiness. So far so good, the sweet sound of a coffee coming out takes us a step closer to what we expect to be a highlight of the free time we have left before all the delegates arrive to school. It’s here. It’s happening. The coffee is ready and we’re reaching our hand to get what we rightfully

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deserve. As we were holding it in our hands, we smiled at each other and took the first sip… “What the cray?!” No. Just no . The following stream of words should not be described in a presence of the ladies or gentlemen. To our dreadful surprise, not only was the drink far from the hot cinnamon coffee we expected. The product we received was very much distasteful, not really resembling coffee in any way. Colombian farmers would certainly think that calling this coffee must have been a mistake. To conclude our little review, we certainly do not recommend you to drink anything from that machine. In case of an emergency, we translated all the names of the beverages. However, please appreciate the coffee from our lovely organizers.

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