From 5-9 June, nearly 50 students participated in the second edition of Ulysseus Entre Camp in Helsinki. This program, characterized by its innovative and immersive approach, cleverly integrated a diverse array of activities aimed at strengthen teamwork, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial aptitude, all further enriched by the utilization of design thinking methodologies.
In its second edition, Entre Camp Helsinki empowered students from six European countries (Spain, Italy, France, Slovakia, Austria and Helsinki), offering them a distinctive platform to collaborate, learn, and flourish on an international level.
This transformative programme merges academic excellence, cultural exchange, and entrepreneurial mindset, equipping its participants with the necessary skills and perspectives to thrive in the global landscape of the future. By fostering lasting connections and nurturing cross-cultural collaboration and innovation, Ulysseus Entre Camp cultivates individuals who serve as ambassadors for the power of international cooperation.
• Design Thinking: join the camp to learn to utilize Design Thinking Process and tools.
• Challenge-based learning: work in close collaboration with organizations and companies on a challenge.
• Entrepreneneurial mindset: Boost your entrepreneurial competences.
• Sustainable business: work towards sustainable solutions for the future.
• Cross-cultural team work: develop your intercultural competences and communication skills
• Finland experience: enjoy the white nights and the happiest country in the world!
Senior Advisor Venla Virkamäki from the Helsinki Uusimaa Regional Council, Ulysseus Associated Partner, introduced the students to this year’s task: « Healthy and Green City for the Citizens – Resource-wise Helsinki-Uusimaa: Aiming for the well-functioning everyday life and wellbeing of citizens, nature, and businesses ».
This broad theme was subsequently divided into three distinct sub-themes:
