EESTEC Magazine Vol 34 2014/1 | Page 11

International Projects As mentioned Open Day is highly dedicated to our partners during Congress; furthermore it is meant to unite LCs in one expressive image of differences and similarities combined with a powerful atmosphere suited for our future as professionals. As soon as the speeches were done you could feel the synergy between the students and company representatives. By now we are all aware of our value as EESTECers and after the first fundraising experience you can see the confidence and the close relations that our members can establish. A sunny day and a good lunch on the top floor of the building in the vicinity, you take a deep breath, enjoy the view and get ready for the opportunities you might encounter in the second half of the day. With a visit also from an ESTIEM International Board member, we could have constructive conversations on partnerships, similarities and differences in company contacts and encourage local cooperation also. Indeed with the feedback of students and companies Open Day 2013 has surely been a successful day. Did I forget to mention that all breakfasts were prepared by the organizers, which some days would wake up before 5am to get everything ready? And to be spoiled, one day we started the day with a sweet breakfast, to be precise, with a chocolate fountain and fruits. Not to rush in the GMs, the next day we had only half a day of work and the rest was free time. This part of GM was dedicated to the report of activities of the International Board and Bodies, and it was continued on Saturday as well. For the free time you could visit the city, the Spring Festival or other attractions in Munich and a guide was provided for each group that needed one. Later in the day some groups met in the English Gardens, enjoyed the weather, saw or joined the surfers, played some icebreaking games and relaxed. The second GM is about the smallest members of our network, the Observers & JLCs, but also about the importance of following the few rules that keep the EESTEC network strong and safe for all its members