ANTWERP 2021 27TH NATIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP BELGIUM
VISION BOOKLET PUSHING LIMITS: DISCOVERING ALL BOUNDARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Words of Welcome
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Session Vision
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Vision for Chairpersons
7
Editorial Vision
9
Vision for Editorial Assistants
9
Vision for Organisers
11
Questions for Chairpersons
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Questions for Editorial Assistants
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Questions for Organisers
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Practical Information
WELCOME WELCOME WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello! I am absolutely delighted to be included in this booklet. Hopefully you and I will get cracking on Antwerp 2021 very soon indeed, but until that time, these words will serve as a cursory glance at what we want to achieve with this session. Especially
in
these
times
of
globally
normalised confinement, it can be very easy to fall into the belief that there are hard limits
on
what
we
can
achieve.
With
Antwerp 2021, we seek to challenge that by providing a space for all participants to challenge those preconceived limitations. We believe that the best way to do this is to create an environment in which participants are
encouraged
to
try
new
things,
discovering new things about the depth of their
capabilities
in
the
process.
To
paraphrase André Gide, one cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. This is one of the key principles that guides my interpretation of the event vision of ‘Pushing Limits: Discovering all boundaries’.
If this is something that appeals to you, why not apply to join our humble Officials’ team? I am also firmly of the belief that a good Officials’ team is like a good soup, and with this in mind, I hope that you will apply because you are unafraid to add your own spice when interpreting the vision for the event. Moreover, I hope you will apply because you are interested in learning something new; where better to lose sight of
the
shore
than
in
the
maritime
powerhouse of Belgium? Finally, I hope you will apply because you want to have fun; after all, these things are fun, and fun is good. See you in Antwerp, Matthew Caine (UK)
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ANTWERP SESSION VISION PUSHING LIMITS: DISCOVERING ALL BOUNDARIES
With this session, we want to provide a space
in
which
all
participants
can
challenge their pre-conceived limitations. This is something that can be aspired to by all who take part in Antwerp 2021, whether they be officials trying out new methods, leadership building on interesting formats, or delegates voicing their opinion for the first time. With this vision document, we hope to offer a comprehensive overview of what
we
principles
envision
to
be
behind
the
the
session.
guiding These
principles will in short help to provide direction for us to structure the session. Thus, the theme of the 2021 National Session of EYP Belgium will be “Pushing Limits: discovering all boundaries”. “Pushing Limits” has a two-fold meaning: not
only
do
we
hope
to
create
an
environment in which delegates are able to challenge themselves, but we also seek to push the limits of the standard EYP event format that all of us will be familiar with. EYP Belgium has an exceptional track record regarding the latter, with its innovative Media
Team
‘press
conference’
event
serving as an example from Leuven 2020. Just as this event pushed the
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boundaries that each team operates within
old ones, and crucially, between working
at a typical EYP event, we will explore ways
hard and having fun.
in which we can effectively bridge the gaps between the Academic, Media, Jury and
One key pillar in which we want to push
Organising teams during the session.
limits
has
already
been
put
in
place:
sustainability. Antwerp 2021 aims at giving Aside from format concerns, we hope to
back to the earth by keeping the ecological
foster an event culture that caters to the
footprint of the conference to a minimum.
needs and desires of each participant.
Concretely, the session will be a vegetarian
Within EYP, it is very easy to lose sight of
and
individual aims and desires in respect to the
organising team, but every participant will
more grandiose goal of sculpting young
be influenced by a zero-waste and giving
political
will
back mindset. Zero waste goes further than
likely have these dreams, but we also want
environmentally. We aspire to have zero
to cater to those with simpler aspirations:
wasted time, to push everybody to think
those
creatively and organise their schedule of
leaders.
who
Many
want
to
participants
learn
to
speak
zero-waste
day
event.
for
Not
only
maximizing
the
confidently through General Assembly, or
the
skills
those who want to learn more about politics.
development. We aim at developing these
Through this, and other measures such as
two core ideas even further down the line,
the provision of an Inclusion Fund for
while more and more participants hop on.
delegates, we hope to provide a more inclusive event environment.
Through this statement of ‘Pushing Limits: discovering all boundaries’, one can come
It
is
here
of
to understand we strive to achieve with
“Discovering all boundaries” in our vision
Antwerp 2021; what we hope to impart to
statement is important. We hope that every
each participant. However, as we continue
participant of Antwerp 2021 will be able to
to develop the session vision as the team
come
an
expands, it is likely that we will begin to
understanding of what they are and are not
incorporate several other concepts that
comfortable with. However, one can only
underpin this vision. Consequently, whilst
truly understand where these boundaries
one can understand the goal of Antwerp
are by pushing one’s own limits. As a result,
2021
we hope to strike an effective balance at
understanding the ways in which this goal
Antwerp 2021; between pushing limits and
will be achieved will require commitment
asserting
and creative thought on the part of those
away
where
from
the
the
inclusion
event
boundaries,
with
between
incorporating new ideas and building on
through
this
simple
phrase,
who join the leadership team of Antwerp 2021.
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VISION FOR CHAIRS Hello you! In this section, we (the academic
things in your own personal style. With a
team) will try to outline what we are looking
particular
for from the prospective chairpersons of
pushing boundaries, the leadership of the
Antwerp 2021. However, we should stress
academic team will be on hand to provide
that this is not necessarily rigid. This is
individual support; comfort and confidence
because we hope that you as an official will
is the name of the game.
emphasis
on
creativity
and
also play an active role in shaping the vision for the session; we want everyone to have a
Building on this, we want to make sure that
strong
making
the academic team is invested in the
Antwerp a success. Together, we can push
academic content in the session. With this in
our limits and discover our boundaries!
mind, we want to provide prospective
sense
of
ownership
in
chairpersons with the opportunity to sculpt Of course, one can not push limits without a
the topic area that they will be responsible
strong sense of self-awareness. With this in
for at Antwerp 2021, with guidance from the
mind, we hope to instil reflection as a key
board.
tenet of the academic team of Antwerp
academic
2021. We will look to establish early on what
establishing a strong connection between
your individual strengths and weaknesses
the academic team and the media team;
are.
an
chairpersons will work creatively alongside
environment that allows you to discover,
their MTM to come up with ways to improve
and confidently try out new aaaaaa
the topic understanding of the committee,
From
this,
we
will
create
We
also quality
aim
to
of
the
and by extension, the session.Â
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improve
the
session
by
Comfort, confidence, and creative inter-
interesting venues, an unforgettable session
team integration; what’s not to love?! It
is unique. Ultimately, though, everything
would be lovely to see you apply to
comes down to ingenuity and being truthful
Antwerp 2021 as a member of our team. We
to EYP values.
can not wait to welcome you to Antwerp. We are vehement supporters of the opinion Luke, Matt, Marthe, and Saviel
that in order for a team to be able to function effectively, internal harmony must be sustained. On the other hand, in order for the media output to be innovative and not be consumed in similar repetitive project patterns,
efficient
communication
among
and
honest
Media
Team
Members should definitely be harnessed.
EDITORIAL VISION
Also given the fact that EYP is a place for personal growth and development of our intellectual and technical capacities, peer mentoring and reflective listening should be practiced. Thus, our first tangible piece of vision is to shape a team which is inclusive
In order to decide the pillars upon which our vision will be founded, we deliberated over what renders an EYP event memorable and truly
worth
it.
A
good
characterised
by
the
Interactivity,
Innovation,
session “I”
is
triptych: Ingenuity.
Interactivity among teams is the archetypal session’s pillar. No team is an island! The most memorable sessions are the ones where officials from all teams mingle and create a diverse environment. Hundreds of sessions occur annually, so for a session to be engraved in participants’ minds, it needs to promote innovative concepts. Whether this revolves around illuminating academics in a novel way, experimenting with various media types or even having aaa
and is composed of people with different levels of expertise, so that the learning aspect of EYP is cultivated, but also with multitudinous interests and ideas. This team will not be homogeneous in the sense that everyone is perfect and can function on their own; it will be a heterogeneous cohort where people will be contributing their own ideas and strong points to formulate a patchwork of ideas that will reflect the session’s commitment to pushing limits and nurturing people’s full potential. Thus, at a glance our vision for the team would be the cultivation
of
strong
bonds
both
for
technical and emotional support, and the creation of a learning space, where people who for instance have
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ideas,
but
not
perhaps
be
as
potent
We want to be mindful of everyone’s skills
software-wise can be assisted, but also be
and are therefore going a step further in our
granted freedom to try new things and aptly
vision to allow everyone’s ideas to be
realize what is viable and what should go to
implemented and them finding ownership in
the “graveyard”.
their role. Complying with the already existent vision, we aim for a flat structure
We thrive to have a very democratic,
within the Team.
people-centered and transparent editorial team. We both are amazingly enthusiastic
Building on the idea of a flat hierarchy, we
and dedicated to the projects we are taking
envision that our role, as well as the role of
on and use this energy to motivate and
the Editorial Assistant(s), will be to offer
inspire the people around us to partake in
stimuli and guidance to MTMs, and not
this enthusiasm. Moreover, the people in
dictate them what to do. As Antwerp 2021 is
our team and their welfare are our priority.
all
One of our greatest strengths and goals are
fostering creativity, we really think that
our supportive natures, and the wish to help
treating all MTMs as potential editors and
the members to become the best version of
helping them develop ownership over their
themselves.
projects
about
bolstering
is
the
individuality
ideal
media
complement to the existing vision.
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and
team
VISION FOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
VISION FOR ORGANISERS Dear future organiser,
We
are
looking
for
two
enthusiastic
We are delighted to see your interest in
the
becoming an organiser of Antwerp 2021. As
responsibility of Editorial Assistant, become
organisers you will join us in shaping the
the last two pieces of our Editorial Team
vision for the session and bringing this
and form our team vision. The editorial team
amazing conference to life. Together we
will collectively go through the current
can push every possible limit and discover
vision and brainstorm critical parts that
new boundaries all together.
individuals
who
will
take
on
could be improved in order to FINESSE our are
We want to give the organising team of
encouraged to choose the area that they
Antwerp 2021 a lot of ownership over the
want to focus on, however, we would prefer
session.
to have one person who “specializes” in
opportunity to manage their own aspect of
Photography and another person who will
the session along with one other organiser.
delve into Videography. We are very open
Additionally, every organiser will become
to new ideas and working styles, so make
the Head Organiser of their own event.
sure to be yourself :)
Hopefully, we push everyone’s limits by
vision.
The
Editorial
Assistants
Organisers
will
have
the
introducing this new structure into EYP The fundamental skill that we expect from
Belgium’s organising teams.
our potential EAs is the ability to think outside the box and come up with original
Communication is one of the key aspects
ideas. We have envisioned a team brimming
that make or break an organising team. A lot
with
concepts,
of emphasis will be put on communication
training schemes and projects and thus we
before and during Antwerp 202. During our
want Antwerp 2021’s Editorial Assistants to
Organising Weekend in October, we hope to
be able to match that energy.
bring the entire team together to facilitate
innovation,
brand
new
better communication.
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For us, it is not only important that our organising
team
is
able
to
work
well
together during the conference, but also that
lifelong
friendships
are
formed.
Therefore, we plan to have an extra day before the session, solely for the organisers to prepare for the week and relax. This will also allow you to be more present during the rest of the session. We hope that you consider applying for Antwerp 2021 as one of our team members. We can not wait to read your application and welcome you to our team! Heleen and Oscar
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QUESTIONS CHAIRPERSONS
1.Please provide your email address below. 2. Please name three academic topics that you would like to lead on as the chairperson of a committee at Antwerp 2021. Feel free to be as broad or as specific as you like. Why do you find the three aforementioned topics interesting? (150 words max.) 3. What qualities do you possess that will make you a standout Chairperson at Antwerp? Please give concrete examples of when you have displayed these qualities in the past, in an EYP context or outside of EYP (250 words max.) 4. Please explain briefly two areas in which you would like to improve in your role as a Chairperson at Antwerp 2021 (150 words max.) 5. What is your interpretation of the session vision ‘Pushing Limits: Discovering all boundaries’? How would you seek to implement it into your work as a Chairperson? (200 words max.) 6. Tell me about someone from within the EYP Network that has inspired/supported you. What does this individual do that makes them so inspiring/supportive? The selection panel will not assess you on this question, and there is no word limit.
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QUESTIONS EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
1.LET’S GET MUSICAL! Create and send us a link to a Spotify/Youtube playlist that you would use in either a post-Covid 19 party or during our team brainstorming sessions (choose one of the two options and send us the link, no need to explain anything! Feel free to be EXTRA creative) 2. Send us a Google Drive link that will contain two pictures of things that relate to your identity, and then explain why they’re significant to you. 3. Given that Antwerp’s theme is centered around sustainability, tell us what it means to you! (100 words or less) 4. What do you believe the role of the Editorial Assistant entails within the Media Team (relationship with Editors/ MTMs) and in the session as a whole (other teams/ general vision)? (350 words or less) 5. What areas of media are you most comfortable working with? Please attach a link to your portfolio (200 words or less) 6. Please provide the email address in which you would like to receive the selection results.
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QUESTIONS ORGANISERS
1.Please provide your email address for the selection results below. 2. What is an organisational challenge that you have faced in or outside EYP, and have you worked, or are you currently working, to overcome it? (max 250 words) 3. The session theme for Antwerp 2021 will revolve around “Pushing Limits: Discovering all Boundaries”. How do you think this theme can be implemented into different aspects and programme elements of the session? Give at least one concrete example. (max 250 words) 4. The role of an organiser is multifaceted. With the help of your 16 Personalities Test results, explain how your personality is beneficial for the role of an organiser and in what way you would contribute to other participants’ experience. (max 300 words). 5. If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be and how would you use it to make the world a better place? (max 150 words)
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The 27th National Selection Conference of EYP Belgium in Antwerp will take place from the 8th until the 12th of March for Officials and from the 9th until the 12th of March for Delegates. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through antwerp2021@eyp.be, or our Facebook page. You can find the event on the Members Platform through clicking here.
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