Why you should be getting excited about the YES

Prepare yourself for the YFU spirit that will fill your heart and soul at the most epic event of the year!

A sense of connection, an exciting atmosphere, and a vibe like no other awaits you in Werbellinsee in June. Meeting like-minded people, joining fun activities, and gaining new skills is what you will be doing all week long. A dip in the lake, a dance-off at the lounge… unforgettable moments and conversations with friends you have just met!

This is where our global community comes together: students and volunteers from all around the world join forces for a fun and educational week together. It’s the place where you get to connect with fellow students - soon alumni - and volunteers. For these connections to happen, our Community Coordinators have planned activities and games for us all to take part in. These two amazing CC’s, Kinga and Sanziana, are dedicated to ensure that everyone at the event has the chance to embrace the YFU spirit.

From spirit activities to flash-mobs and small surprises here and there, this duo keeps us entertained and connected throughout the YES journey. 

“It's all about creating those amazing friendships and bonds with other people. It’s a sense of community, but not just any community that you share interests with, but really like a family: we become very quickly very close friends, we understand each other, we can have fun with each other, there’s no judgment or prejudices within the community, and that's what YFU spirit is all about for me!” 

– Kinga Sliwinska, Community Coordinator at YES 2023

Find out more about the atmosphere of the YES in our newest podcast episode where Kinga also shares her tips and tricks for finding friends and connecting with others at the event. And last but not least, we will share with you our monthly recommendations regarding mental wellbeing.