The theme of the program was Empowered Leadership: Managing People and Business Skills.

From March 17 to 21, 2025, our students had the opportunity to explore the city's iconic landmarks and learn about their history. Despite the unfavorable weather, they managed to visit several notable sites, including the statue and birthplace of King Matthias, the Hungarian Opera House in Cluj, and the Transylvanian Ethnographic Museum. They also toured the impressive Turda Salt Mine, located in the heart of Transylvania.

 

The academic portion of the program included lectures delivered by professors from the host university, focusing on key aspects of leadership and its real-world applications. The students were introduced to various strategies and methods recommended for effective leadership in a corporate environment.

As a fitting conclusion to the week, the students were assigned a group project: to develop a functional business plan. Through mutual agreement, they selected Nitra—our university's Alma Mater—as the headquarters for their hypothetical company. After successfully presenting their project, they earned significant recognition for their work.

 

The journey to Romania left a lasting impression on the students. The experiences they shared—both the accomplishments and the challenges—greatly contributed to their personal growth and professional development.

 

Text and photo: Rebeka Leila Stercel, FSS – a 2nd-year student of Central European Area Studies

 

Published: April 2, 2025