Turns Out, You Learn More When You're Not Bored

Inside the Erasmus+ workshop experience — and why it actually works.

Think about the last time you learned something and actually remembered it

Chances are it didn’t involve a slideshow, fluorescent lights, or a monotone voice reading bullet points.It probably looked more like a conversation. Or a challenge. Or a group activity that made you think, move, or laugh.

That’s exactly what Erasmus+ youth exchanges are built around.

The workshops? Not boring.The learning? Kind of sneaky. You barely notice it’s happening, but suddenly you know more, care more, and can do more.

What makes these workshops different?

They are based on non-formal education. That means no teachers, no grades, no right answers.

Instead, you get:

• Real discussions with real people

• Games, roleplays, and challenges that force you to think differently

• Movement, collaboration, improvisation, and creative chaos

• Reflection sessions where the learning hits deep

• Cultural exchanges that make every conversation an eye-opener

It is active, emotional, social, and fun. And because you are not being forced to sit still and absorb, your brain actually stays awake.

What are the workshops about?

Depends on the exchange. Topics vary, but the method is similar.

You might:

• Build a campaign about mental health

• Create a short film on sustainability

• Debate ethical dilemmas from across cultures

• Act out a skit about social pressure

• Solve a community challenge with your team

And you are doing this with people from different countries, which adds a layer of depth you cannot fake.

This is how real learning happens

Not in silence. Not in fear. Not alone.

People learn best when they feel safe, seen, and involved. That is the magic of these workshops. They are messy, loud, personal, and unforgettable.

You learn about the topic. You learn about others. You learn about yourself.

"It felt like a game. But then I realized I had just faced a fear I never talk about."— Participant, 18, Poland