[ESN EVENT] Welcome Seminar/ Party

At Saturday the 8th of September we had our first trip outside Riga with ESN.Our destination, guest house Kali. Here we would have the ESN Welcome Party. Upon arrival we split the entire group between 3 buildings and had a look at our room. It was only then we found out that it would be a cosy night, having to sleep with around 10 people in one room and bed. After this we went downstairs, had a welcome shot of Riga Black Balsam (the 30% one, which is a bit more sweet) and made teams for the ice-breaking activities. During this, one of the first things we did was a namegame. We had to use an adjective starting with the same letter of your first name. After this, the person beside you has to repeat and say his/her own name. This process then continued for the whole group and entire circle. Moreover, we had to pass an orange around, not being allowed to use our hands and feets. Some people clearly struggled more than others, which created funny sights! After the ice-breaking activities we had to decide upon our presentation topic for in the evening after dinner. We had chosen to present about ‘’What I think I do’’, being an internet rage when it comes to several pictures into one, and on which each picture is mentioned what this person or group of persons beliefs you are doing, it e.g. either being your parents or society. After we finished with this it was time to get dressed up for the Bad Taste party.

The day after (Sunday 9th of September) we had breakfast, some free time, a closing ceremony during which the purpose of ESN was stressed as well as the nominations and the awards of the happening of the day before.
Afterwards it was time to say goodbye to this lovely guest house with its beautiful nature and enjoyable waterbicycle and to hit the road back to Riga.