Romania
participants
Promote Cross-Cultural Exchange: The hike provides a unique opportunity for international students to share their cultures, languages, and experiences, fostering mutual understanding and global friendships.
Encourage Physical Well-Being: Engaging in a hike promotes physical fitness by encouraging outdoor activity, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing stress, all of which are important for overall well-being.
Enhance Teamwork and Collaboration: The shared experience of navigating the trail together helps build cooperation, communication, and problem-solving skills among students from diverse backgrounds.
Foster Environmental Awareness: The hike offers a chance to learn about and appreciate nature, which can increase environmental consciousness and inspire students to take responsibility for the planet's well-being.
Strengthen Social Connections: By spending time together in a relaxed outdoor setting, students can form lasting friendships, creating a sense of community and belonging among peers from different countries.
Improve Mental Health: Spending time in nature and engaging in physical activity has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, contributing positively to the mental health of international students.
Provide a Fun and Engaging Learning Experience: The hike serves as an enjoyable, hands-on way to learn about geography, ecology, and local culture, turning the outdoors into a classroom for international students.
Build Confidence and Independence: Navigating through the hike, facing challenges, and exploring new terrains help students develop personal confidence, resilience, and independence in both physical and social contexts.
Romania is renowned for its beautiful nature and landscapes and so was the hike at to Muntii Bucegi at Diham chalet. The Hike level was medium, the hike distance was 6.38km and the the hike elevation was 580m. The hike organized for international students was a fun and interactive outdoor activity designed to promote cultural exchange, teamwork, and physical well-being. Participants embarked on a scenic trail, surrounded by nature, where they had the chance to connect with fellow students from diverse backgrounds. Along the way, they shared stories, explored the local environment, and enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors. The hike not only fostered new friendships but also encouraged collaboration and provided a refreshing break from academic life, all while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
