The Leader Τakes Ιt Αll: Αn Ιntroduction to Soft Skills

BEST Course in Summer 2023
Brought to you by BEST Patras


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About the Course

Are you studying in STEM? Do you feel anxious when you have to work in a team? Is visiting Greece in your bucket list? Then this course is for you!

Soft skills are non-technical skills that describe how you work and interact with others. Together we will review the soft skills you'll need in your career, but also in your everyday life. You'll get familiar with making decisions, solving your problems efficiently and becoming more adaptable. Get ready to meet professionals in the field and put your skills in use alongside other European students.

If you're not sure what you want your souvlaki to have inside, after this course you'll become an expert! You're gonna meet great people, try lots of gyros and ouzo, experience Greek summer and all that while visiting one of the top European summer destinations! Plus, we will teach you how to make frappe and dance syrtaki!

What are you waiting for? Apply now and have the BEST week of your life!

Important Info !

Patras

Patras is located in the northern Peloponnese and it's the regional capital of Western Greece. According to mythology, its name comes from Patreus, who was the founder of the city. Patras has a big port which is a nodal point for trade and communication with Italy and the rest of Western Europe.

Nearby, Rio-Antirrio Bridge is the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge which is also widely considered to be an engineering masterpiece.

Some Fun Facts!

Patras Carnival

It is the largest carnival in Greece and like most carnival events in the Mediterranean and the Balkans was associated with ancient pagan events and rituals, such as those in honor of the god Dionysus(god of wine and feasting)!

Rio-Antirio Bridge

It is a cable-stayed bridge with a length of 2880 meters and it has been calculated that it can withstand a possible collision of a tanker with a displacement of 180,000 tons!

Name

The name of the city is based on mythology and comes from Patreas, the mythical settler of the city, who came as head of settlers in the area of Aroi and expelled the Ionian inhabitants. He gave the settlement the name Patrai.

Location

Patras is located on the north coast of the Peloponnese. It extends from the western ends of Mount Panacheikos to the sea of Patras. There are both sea and mountains for all tastes!

Our Core Team

Main Organiser

Elpiniki Litso

Main Organiser

Sofia Politi

Participants Responsible

Panagiotis Giannopoulos

Social Responsible

Bill Malliaroudakis

Academic Responsible

Lito Michanetzi

Logistics Responsible

Arcel Kapllanis

Food Responsible

Anastasia Manthou

Fundraising Responsible

Iris Angelopoulou

Testimonials

A few words on my experience as a Local Course Pax. It definitely was nothing less than amazing. I got to meet lots of new fun people and had a blast gaining useful knowledge while also joining special activities. Definitely my best 10 days of 2021 summertime !

Dimitris Participant of BEST Local Course in Summer 2021

I had a great time! I met a lot of interesting people and had fun in social activities. Most importantly, I've learned about a topic that I was interested in. All in all, it was one of my BEST experiences in the summer.

Anna Participant of BEST Local Course in Summer 2021

Due to covid it was local but we still had an amazing time. From the very interesting lectures and the visits at the laboratories of Patras' University to the social and fun parts of that 10-day Course we had the BEST time and I can't wait for the next one to come.

Sofia Participant of BEST Local Course in Summer 2021

10 days I'll definitely never forget. Meeting new people, creating friendships, fun and entertaining activities, the perfect bundle for a BEST summer.

Aris Participant of BEST Local Course in Summer 2021