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- Editorial
We are in the month of December, for many of us December means Christmas, so
we decided to include a typical Slovenian recipe in this edition which you
can try out. Each month we will choose a different recipe as well as a
different phrase which we will translate in all the languages of the locals
which make part of the Dino Team.
I'm sure you're very curious about the next Agora that my own dear antenna,
AEGEE-Valletta, will be organising next spring. In this edition we have the
first entry into the Diary of an Agora in the Making with some interesting
titbits of information that are sure to whet your appetite for more
:)
If you're new to AEGEE and you would like to know what will happen to you if
decide to stay, then the Confessions of an AeGeEhOlIc could give you some
insight into what might happen to you after a few years. This month's chosen
local is AEGEE-Nova Gorica/Gorizia, a fresh antenna, small but full of
promise. This and more for you to read about... enjoy!
Patricia Borġ
NetTG Editor
- Diary of an Agora in the Making
Dear AEGEEANS,
A month has already passed since we were part of the AEGEE-Napoli organising
team ... hmmm, nice memories indeed!!! Yet, dreaming is over, because the
AEGEE-Valletta is already in its second phase, preparing for the next Spring
Agora happening between the 26th and 29th of April 2007. Not to mention,
sleepless nights, coffee breaks galore and mental distraction to finalise
the even minute detail that we can think of.
AEGEE-Valletta next year, shall be celebrating its 10th year anniversary. It
was appropriate to nominate an Organising Committee that will work hand in
hand with the new Executive Board, to organise special events for their past
and present local members, and to host the biggest project ever handled by a
student organisation in Malta. Good to note, that the Organising Committee
is composed of members, who have experienced nearly, AEGEE-Valletta and its
Network in all its forms, till
today.
Soon, we shall launch our new website that will have all the information
that you would need about, and not only limited to, AirMalta - the official
carrier, Post Event details, (that will be held in Valletta), Social
Programme details (nearly finalised already) and Hotel Accommodation. Yes
... we have just signed 2 contracts with 2 leading hotels that will
accommodate the AGORA participants.
In the meantime, with a daily temperature of 20.1c HI, 13.1c LO, Sea
Temperature of 15.9c and 8.46 daily hours of sunshine, April promises to be
the best month to host an Agora on our little island.
Should you like to subscribe to our e-newsletter, visit our website (under
construction): www.agoravalletta2007.org
The countdown has started ... in the meantime, AEGEE-Valletta wishes you
all the best for the coming festivities.
Saħħa!!! ;)
- Confessions of an AeGeEhOlIc
It's never so easy to start an article about our selves, describing what we
are or what we did. Especially in an association as huge as AEGEE, when
you're active and you spend a lot of time all around Europe, working hard
for something you believe in, there will be many people knowing you, some of
them appreciating what you do and many others just watching you with
diffidence, complaining about your work and gossiping about you. If I've to
describe myself I'm a person who lives constantly across these two sides and
I'm proud of it because it means at least I'm doing something and that's why
people speak about me.
I spent the last 10 Agoras presenting proposals, having workshops, working
for commissions and all this even without sleeping for some
nights. Why? After a hard working day probably some of you could imagine
the best thing is to go directly to sleep; that's wrong, at least for me and
many other people I saw working in AEGEE in the last years. Why? Cause
going to the parties and havin' fun with all the other is energetic, gives
adrenaline to continue working hard the day after but first of all makes you
human being and make you closer to the new
members.
That's what we all should do, show our passion and spread it around and I
hope people around me can feel it. My love for AEGEE is also the reason why
I will never get married and I will never find the way to get out, I'm too
much addicted to it ;-p
Amedeo Ferrara
Honorary Member of
AEGEE-Napoli, AEGEE-Athina, AEGEE-Termoli.
- A taste for languages? A new phrase or word with every NetTG Edition
Carpe Diem is a phrase used by the Roman poet Horace to express the idea
that one should enjoy life while one can.
English – seize the day
Italian – cogli l'attimo
Maltese – aħtaf il-mument
Croatia, Serbia, Montenengro - uhvati trenutak
Albanian – kap moment
Slovenian – izkoristi dan
"vina liques, et spatio brevi spem longam reseces. dum loquimur, fugerit
invida aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero"
"strain the wine; and since life is brief, prune back far-reaching hopes!
Even while we speak, envious time has passed: pluck the day, putting as
little trust as possible in
tomorrow!
- Local of the Month - AEGEE-Nova Gorica/Gorizia
Nova Gorica is one of the youngest cities in Slovenia. It was founded 50
years ago when the old Gorica remained under Italy. It is a small city with
about 50000 inhabitants located on the western part of Slovenia, on the
border with Italy. Nova Gorica is famous for casinos and its surroundings
are really famous for wine. In April 2006 we also got our own university –
University of Nova Gorica
AEGEE-Nova Gorica/Gorizia is one of the youngest and smallest local in AEGEE
network. We were founded in 2004 as first antenna connecting two cities from
two different countries – Nova Gorica from Slovenia and Gorizia from Italy.
We have about 20 members but only few of them are active. Despite this fact
we don't give up and we have still managed to organize some great events.
Our first event was at the same time as when Slovenia has entered the
European Union - EUrOPEN – Green Party. The event we are most proud of is
the Summer University which we organized this year in cooperation with
AEGEE-Maribor and AEGEE-Ljubljana. It was a real success and we're already
looking forward to organize a Summer University next year. We have also
organized the pre-event called "Nova Gorica&Gorizia – 2 cities, 1 spirit"
whose intention was to show people how two cities from two countries can be
connected and of course to present to participants Nova Gorica and life in
it.
As I have already said I am really looking forward to organize future events
and I really hope they will be as good as those until now. Thank you for
picking us for the best local of the month, it really means a lot to us and
it will drive us forward.
See you….where? Somewhere in Europe of course! :)
Sanja Ocvirk
- Food makes the world go round!
Does Christmas put you in a cooking mood? Try out your culinary skills the
AEGEE way by cooking something from Slovenia. Potica (Pronounced paw teet
zah), is Slovenian Nut Bread, a traditional Slovenian holiday
treat.
BREAD
Dissolve 2 1/2 packages yeast (6 teaspoons) in 1/4 cup of water. In very
large bowl: 2 c. milk (scalded and cooled) 1 stick butter (butter is better)
1/2 c. sugar 3 beaten eggs 7 c. flour. Mix in the yeast and knead very well
(10 minutes). Let rise 1 hour. Don't punch down. Flour a table cloth
(cotton) with a plentiful amount of flour. Carefully dump dough in centre of
cloth. Sprinkle modestly with flour. Start with a rolling pin to flatten
gently. Then, with your hands, reach under the dough and stretch it out
until paper thin and measure 3 1/2 feet by 4 1/2 feet. Cut all four edges
off so they are straight.
FILLING
Grind 1 1/2 pounds of walnuts or pecans. Make them quite fine. In saucepan
warm: 3/4 c. Carnation milk 1 stick butter (warm until butter melts). Add
half the nuts to this butter mixture and bring to full boil. Remove from
heat and add three eggs, one at a time. Spread mixture on dough very
carefully. Mix other 1/2 of walnuts with 1 1/2 cups sugar. Sprinkle that
over dough. Start rolling dough from the longer side. Pick up cloth and let
it do the rolling. Let rise 25 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and
15 minutes. (Use greased cookie sheets.) Potica will look like a pinwheel on
the end and like a worm on the cookie sheet. Keep all in one
piece.
- Upcoming Events Highlights
Crazy4U - Torino Erasmus City!!!"
Dear AEGEEans, Here in Italy the Winter Universiade Organizing Committee and
Torino Town Council have decided to organize in collaboration with
AEGEE-Torino and other Students' Associations: "Crazy4U - Torino Erasmus
City!!!" This is an appointment that has been organized as a meeting among
the International Students' Associations that will be held in Torino from
25th to 28th January 2007, during the XXIII Winter Universiade. The
participants will be more than 2,000! You will have the occasion to know how
it is living, studying and working in Torino.
Get in touch with more than 1800 European students, learn about study, job
and career opportunities, experience the unique University Olympic Games
atmosphere, and see Torino as you never saw it! Don't forget to bring your
CV, because you will also meet a lot of Italian companies based in Torino
and in Piedmont region. Plus you can have the chance to meet someone you
think can change the world with the "Meet your Idol"
initiative.
What are you waiting for? !!!!!!!!!APPLY NOW!!!!!!!
For more info check out: www.aegeetorino.org
http://www.universiadetorino2007.org/Yeppies/ENG/Home.aspx
IMPORTANT!!!!DO NOT FILL!!!! the form on the Yeppies Website but follow ONLY
THE NORMAL APPLICATION
PROCEDURE.
Golden fox - AEGEE Ski WEEK 2007
AEGEE-Maribor is organizing the 7th edition of famous
Golden fox - AEGEE Ski WEEK 2007!!!!
So if you like skiing, boarding, snow fighting, sledding, ice skating and
besides that having a great fun then come to Maribor! The happening will
take place at the Pohorje Mountain in Slovenia near the city of Maribor from
21st till 27th January 2007. Join us and have an unforgettable week with
50 crazy AEGEE people from all around Europe.
Do you wonder what's included in the fee of 165EUR?! You'll get a 5 days
ski pass (also for night skiing) with transportation to the ski slopes and
other places that we are going to visit! We're going to stay in a beautiful
cottage on the mountain Pohorje, where you'll get 2 meals per day and a
great party every night! We'll do a sightseeing tour around Maribor and
spend the whole night dancing in the famous party house Trust. We'll also
introduce you the culture of Slovenia, along with some tasty dishes and of
course drinks!
For any further information don't hesitate to contact us on:
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Hope to see you in Maribor!!!
AEGEE-Maribor Team
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
Passion STILL lives here! New Year's Eve AEGEE-Torino
27.12.06 – 04.01.07
New Year's Eve Celebration in Torino and the mountains
From Sunset till Dawn...Time For Party!! AEGEE-Napoli
28.12.06 – 02.01.07
5 nights of pure fun, happiness & passion shared with 100 crazy
students from all over the Europe
Let's burn the ICE with
SPICE! AEGEE-Riga 28.12.06 – 03.01.07
Snow & sports activities, city and pub tours in Riga, sauna party, pajama
party, European night, NY celebration and many more, all served in AEGEE
style
Rome's NYE 2007: Oops we did it again! AEGEE-Roma
29.12.06 – 02.01.07
NY event & 15th Anniversary AEGEE-Roma
First Cold
Termoli AEGEE-Termoli
30.12.06 – 05.01.07
The right occasion to have a real different white-week straddling the
NEW YEAR day
'Golden Fox' - AEGEE ski week 2007 AEGEE-Maribor
21.01.07 – 27.01.07
Apply and be part of Slovenian crazy winter adventure!
Crazy 4U - Torino Erasmus City AEGEE-Torino
25.01.07 – 28.01.07
Get in touch with more than 1800 European students, learn about study, job,
and career opportunities, experience the unique University Olympic Games
atmosphere, and see Torino as you never saw it!
More events and information may be found on www.aegee.org/events
A big thank you to : Dino Margiotta, Ugo Simeoni, Barbara Bolta, Maja
Brkusanin, Katja Semibratov, Alberico Bonacci, Marco Debono and Mark
Chircop, for their contrubutions and help in the publication of this
newsletter.
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