In our Erasmus project, we had three different meetings on three separate weeks, and each meeting focused on a different activity related to culture and bullying.
In the first week, we organized an interactive cultural activity. Students from Greece, Germany, and Turkey participated in a general knowledge quiz about each country’s culture. The questions were about traditions, food, famous historical places, music, national celebrations, and important cultural symbols. We played it as a game, which made the atmosphere fun and competitive. This activity helped us learn more about each other’s countries in an enjoyable way. It also helped us improve our communication skills in English and build stronger connections between the participants. We realized that although our cultures are different, we share many similarities as well.
In the second week, the focus of our meeting changed to a more serious topic: bullying. During this session, each group was assigned one country and we researched the policies, laws, school practices, and projects related to preventing bullying in that country. We looked at how schools respond to bullying cases, what kind of support systems are available for victims, and what preventive measures are taken. After completing our research, each group presented their findings. This helped us compare how different countries approach the issue of bullying. We understood that bullying is a global problem, but different countries have different strategies to deal with it. This activity improved our research skills and our ability to present information clearly in English.
In the third week, we watched a short film related to bullying and its psychological effects. Before watching the film, we briefly discussed our expectations. While watching, we paid attention to the emotions of the characters, the message of the story, and the behavior of the bully, the victim, and the bystanders. The film showed how bullying can deeply affect a person’s mental health and self-confidence. After the film, we had a detailed discussion in English. We shared our opinions about the characters’ actions and talked about what could have been done differently. We also connected the message of the film with the research we had done in the previous week. This meeting was emotional and thought-provoking, and it helped us develop empathy and critical thinking skills.
Overall, these three weeks were very productive and meaningful. Each meeting had a different focus — culture, research, and reflection — but all of them helped us grow academically and personally. Through these activities, we not only improved our English skills but also strengthened our awareness about cultural diversity and the importance of standing against bullying.
