Dare to be - Impressions from participants

Youth exchange “Dare to be” Slovenia, 21.-31.st of August 2025

Impressions of the journey from participants

 

General impressions

....I am really glad I got a chance to experience such a great project. Of course, especially in the beginning, there were some moments of confusion and curiosity about what will happen next, maybe even doubts, but I call all of that just the period of adaptation. Anyway, this project is in my top 3 experiences of all...

...The project felt like a deeply immersive and transformative experience. It offered a rare combination of self-exploration, creative expression, and connection with nature, all within a supportive and inclusive environment...

...A very unique experience that gave an insight into so many spheres worth exploring and allowing space for in one’s life :)...

...I hope you all are aware that the work you are doing is literally changing people’s life for the better. I am aware it is extremely difficult in many moments, but I really reallyyyy hope you know how much worth it is for us. Wold NEEDS more people like you guys! Please never forget that. Thank you for your pure hearts...

...A million thanks to everyone for creating this experience: it’s truly something so rare and precious. What you are doing goes far beyond a project, you are changing lives with your work. The care, attention, and dedication you put into every moment make it possible for people to feel seen, heard, and supported in ways that don’t happen often...

...This project not only helps participants connect with themselves, others, and nature, but it also inspires a shift in perspective, encouraging us to live more authentically and sustainably. I feel incredibly grateful to have been part of it and to witness the transformative power of what you are offering. It’s a gift that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Sometimes it is hard to communicate the intensity with words, but the impact is very great...

...Generally, it was an overwhelming and overstimulating exprerience for me but i don't mean it negatively. After all i liked the variety of people and activities even though it was a little testing at the beginning, which made me making some realisations and thoughts...

...Thank you to everyone for providing us with the space for such an amazing experience that everyone could take something valuable from! I hope you maintain this project and share what is dear and important to you with others! :) <3....

...I've would have liked more time in the forest, to go in the forest more often, I actually missed it. Despite this, it has been a magical project, I'm grateful for the chance to experience it. You all, the place, the activities you organised and the amazing other people I shared the project with, this experience gave me back a smile that arises from my soul...

What would you say to others thinking of joining?

...If your searching for an experience of openness and real sharing of you, do it. You'll manage to get in contact with others. But be open to welcome all your feelings as much as the others vulnerability. Here you'll have the opportunity to do it. It's a place of welcoming and meeting.
It might seem a little over the top at times, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't go!...

...I’d say it’s not for everyone, haha – it really isn’t. I’d recommend it to someone who wants to open up and who is open to some of life’s questions, someone who is open to people like this, who doesn’t judge, and who wants to get to know themselves and change certain things about themselves, their life, and their perspective on things...

...If you are not a nature person you won't like it....

...For me this project was an life changing one. It’s an experience I will remember in my life and I think I would say to someone to come if he’s ready to step out of his comfort zone and witness things and people in a rhythm he had never imagine there would be...

It is a very nice project to come closer to nature, yourself and others. Sleeping in tents with rain and cold is a very difficult experience but in general I learned a lot

...Go for it you would make a great experience, it's very funny and you are gonna want to stay there forever, but it's gonna go deep so you have to know that before going. And remember that if something doesn't resonate whit you, you don't have to take it, you can take what feels right for you and leave what it doesn't. If you are ready to go i promise that it's gonna be super fun also if it feels hard when you start...

...Ask yourself why would you come to this and if your reason includes at least partially wish to evolve, go for it. Challenge yourself in order to grow, but don’t expect magic from others, search it in yourself. Be brave, dare...