Students' mobility in Constanza, 2025
Greece, 53rd Lyceum of Athens - Romania, Liceul Teoretic "Ovidius"
Career orientation
The My Compass methodological toolkit
The students ere presented the My Compass methodological tookit and observed a class activity in which a tool designed and included in the My Compass Methodological Toolkit was used with the specific objective of enabling students’ agency in the process of discovering and planning their route to the future.
Thus, twelve students explored the advantages presented by keeping a structured diary of their own questions and challenges, solutions and successes.
Career orientation
Discussing with a famous athlete
A local entrepreneur who is also a mountain climber, scuba diver, ultramarathon runner and extreme sports athlete talk with the students and focused on the paramount importance motivation has in determining one’s path in life. His inspirational life stories captivated the students.
Career orientation
Open discussion with the students' counsil and two young doctors
The Ovidius High School organised a series of workshops. The first was a presentation delivered by two Ovidius High School graduates: they spoke to the Greek and Romanian students of how and why they had chosen the medical career but also of the challenges they had to address. The students also participated in a roundtable with representatives of Ovidius High School Students’ Council. These presented to their Greek peers the activities organised by the students for the students such as NGO fairs and tutoring sessions offered by students to students.
Cultural activities
2600 years of history in Constanza
Discovering the old city of Constanza and its famous landmarks in a playful and experiential way with the help of a proessional tour guide. The students walking amongst the ruins of ancient Greek city-state Tomis and the Roman city named after Constantine the Great, the decades old chrurches, the Greek quarter, the neoclassical and ecclectistic architecture of the 19th - 20th c. highlighted by the iconic Casino, and the public scuplture. They recognised the impact of the most famous resident of Constanza, the Roman poet Ovidius.
Career orientation
Career opportunities related to the sea
Visiting the the Naval Academy “Mircea cel Bătrân”, the school ship “Mircea” and the Diving Centre and learning details about career oportunities in sea related professions, either in the Navy or in commercial ships and ports. The students had a chance to discusse with professionals in the Navy and engineers and appreciated the skills and determination that are needed in order to follow such a demanding career path.