2023-03-10

SMK Summer University invites you on a 14 days Personal Development Journey in Lithuania!

SMK Summer University
“Personal Development: Become a Hero of Your Own Career”

July 10-23, 2023 / Lithuania

HEY! 

Are you READY for Summer 2023?

SMK University of Applied Sciences offers a special two-week international summer camp (July 10 - 23) in Lithuania for youth (age 18-21).

Spend two weeks learning about immersive personal development and career planning   and discover the wonderful sites of Lithuania! Make your summer holiday count by getting inspired by Lithuanian natural and historical sites and by new friends from all over the world.  Embark on a successful personal journey and become a hero of your own career!

We only have one question: are you in? 

What can you expect?

    • With the help of professional lecturers, gaining powerful skills for building a successful career 
    • 9 lectures and 8 workshops
    • Modern SMK campus and friendly atmosphere in Vilnius and Klaipėda
    • Discovering and falling in love with Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, which is celebrating its 700th anniversary this year 
    • Lecture on the boat watching the sunset over the Curonian spit, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Neringa
    • Workshops at historical sites and major business enterprises of Lithuania
    • Workshops at  Art incubators and modern museums
    • Building your personal brand and becoming your own hero surrounded by Lithuanian heroic stories in Lithuanian castles
    • Party with sailors! Join the Sea Festival in the Klaipėda, the biggest port city in Lithuania 
  • Earning 5 ECTS to transfer to your studies
  • All-inclusive package (meals, accommodation, all workshops and lectures, excursions and transportation costs in Lithuania for two weeks are covered)


©Go Vilnius. Gabriel Khiterer, Vilnius University


REGISTRATION 

Registration deadline: June 12, 2023

Practical information:

  • Date: July 10 - 23, 2023
  • Location: Lithuania
  • Price: 1200 EUR / PP (Flights are not included)*

Price if you register until 1st April. Price when your registration is after 1st April - 1300 EUR / PP

What is included in the price: 

  • Accommodation in Lithuania for two weeks
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner for two weeks
  • All the transportation costs in Lithuania to sites mentioned in the programme
  • All the workshops and activities
  • Boat trip in the Baltic Sea and tickets to the cultural heritage sites

Klaipėda - ©Lilija Lozovič_Lithuania Travel


F.A.Q.


Do I need a visa?

Please check whether you are required to receive a VISA to visit Lithuania here.
If you are, you would need to find the closest Lithuanian Embassy and apply for a short-term visa. You can find a  list of Lithuanian Embassies worldwide here.

You can check the information regarding all the required documents on the official webpage of the Migration Department of Lithuania here.

 
How do I get to Vilnius?

The most convenient way to reach Vilnius is by plane. You need to arrange the flight schedule yourself. There are many different flights to Vilnius airport, you may check all the airlines that operate in Vilnius here.  You may also check the flights to our second largest city Kaunas (Wizzair and Ryanair operate there) and take a train or bus to Vilnius. We will provide you with public transport tickets once you are in Vilnius.

What is the weather like in Lithuania in June?

The June weather in Vilnius is usually pleasant, expect ~ 21.1°C (70°F) during the daytime, but don’t forget to take an umbrella - Vilnius is famous for some sudden summer rains! 

REGISTER HERE

Registration deadline: June 12, 2023


PROGRAMME

July 10 - 23 

14 days     

Programme 

1 day

Vilnius, SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
9:00 Welcoming Programme and Introduction
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Self-cognition and Career Lecture
17:00 Social Dinner 

2 day

Vilnius, SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
9:00 Time Management and Self-Motivation
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Discover Vilnius - Tour with Practical Tasks
17:00 Dinner 

3 day

Vilnius,
SMK

8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Job Search Strategies and Planning
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Workshop at the Avia Solutions Group Arena / Workshop at the Vichy Water Park
17:00 Dinner 

4 day

Vilnius, SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
9:00 Write a perfect CV (and other job-search letters: motivation letters, recommendations, thank you letters, etc.)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Workshop at the UNO park / Workshop at the Grand Dukes' Palace or at the Centre of Civil Education
17:00 Dinner 

5 day

Vilnius,
SMK

8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Rock your next job interview
13:00 Lunch 
14:00 Workshop at the Art Incubator / Workshop at the MO Museum
17:00 Dinner 

6 day

Vilnius

Free Time: Explore Vilnius with Your New Friends!

7 day

Vilnius - Klaipėda

Trip to Klaipėda

8 day

Klaipėda,
SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
9:00 Negotiations with the Employer
13:00 Lunch 
14:00 Workshop at the Klaipėda Castle
17:00 Dinner

9 day

Klaipėda,
SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
9:00 Self-Management and Stress Management during the Period of Career Changes
13:00 Lunch 
14:00 Workshop at the Lighthouse Coworking Space
17:00 Dinner 

10 day

Klaipėda, SMK

8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Conflict and Crisis Management during the Job Search Period 13:00 Lunch 
14:00 Workshop "On Board with Solutions" (sailing in  the Baltic Sea)
17:00 Dinner 

11 day

Klaipėda,
SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
11:00 Trip to Nida
13:00 Lunch (takeaway)
14:00 Effective Self-Presentation at Work / Workshop in  Nida
17:00 Trip to Klaipėda

12 day

Klaipėda,
SMK

8:30 Breakfast 
9:00 Debriefing, Evaluation,  Awarding of Certificates
13:00 Lunch 
14:00 Sea Festival in Klaipėda (the most popular summer festival in Lithuania)
17:00 Dinner 

13 day

Sea Festival in Klaipėda
The waves of the 63rd Sea Festival will bring back to the city maritime accents, the loudest melodies, theatrical performances, unexpected encounters, exhibitions, entertainment and will open yet another new page in the history of the Sea Festival.

14 day

Trip to Vilnius



The Curonian Spit - ©Domantas Kancleris_Lithuania Travel

 

If you have any questions, please contact: Donata Dulke, e-mail: donata.dulke@smk.lt 

See you soon or, as we say in Lithuanian, IKI GREITO! 

#smklife