peacecamp 2014

Here is the complete group:

1. Marton Meszaros

My name is Marton Meszaros, I am 18 years old and a student of the Szent László Gimnázium in Budapest. Both of my siblings, a brother and a sister are older than me. The class that I attend to is an Italian bilingual class. I chose it because I am interested in languages and other cultures. I am planning to go to university after finishing high school. I really like music, beacuse it gives me energy in numerous situations. My favourite bands are One Republic and Coldplay. Cooking and baking are my hobbies beacuse I usually do them in my free time with pleasure. I also love arts, especially graphic design and industrial design. The healthy lifestyle determines my everyday routine which means I cook for myself, I do workout regularly and it is also very important to me to minimise alcohol consumption despite the fact that in my age it is uncommon.
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2. Lilla Bagi

My name is Lilla Bagi. I’m a sixteen-year old Hungarian student from Szent László Gimnázium. I’m in a Biology-Chemistry class, but I have lots of other interests too. I really love watching films in my free time. I like drawing and Arts and Crafts too. I go cycling and hiking a lot with my mother at weekends although recently we’ve had too much to study at school and I didn’t have enough time. Anyway I like to meet new people though I’m pretty shy at first so I need some time to fit in. I’m really looking forward to meet everyone at camp!
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3. Tábita Dobai

My name is Tábita, my surname is Dobai. I was born on 13th November, 1997. My family and I live in Pécel what is next to our capital city, Budapest. We are Christians. I have two brothers and two sisters. I know it’s a bit big family, but only two of them are still living with us. One has a wife and one has a husband. A cat also belongs to us. His name is Peter, and he’s very cute.
When I was younger, I played the piano. It took 9 years long. I started playing the guitar, too, but it just wasn’t the same. I really like music, almost every kind, from the impressionist to the very modern music. I like singing, too, but I wouldn’t say I’m very good at it.
In school I learn biology and chemistry. I started it because I wanted to be a doctor, but now I just don’t know. That work seems hard and risky. But I still like animals and flowers. Nature can be amazing, if you spend a little time in it. I like the English lessons, because it’s a beautiful language, and it’s also very useful.
I love just a few sports, but they are precious to me: running and volleyball. When I run, it’s simply relaxing. In my hometown we can play volleyball a lot, especially during the summer. I also play it in the school with my classmates, and it’s always big fun. I also love watching football on TV or next to a football field with my brother.
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4. Bence Baranyi

My name is Baranyi Bence, or as the English would say it, Bence Baranyi. I’m a 15 year-old boy, but I’ll actually be 16 by the time I go to peacecamp in the summer. I live in Budapest, Hungary, and I really like learning languages, and messing with anything IT or electronics related. In my free time I like hanging out with friends all over the city, or playing video games. I also like reading books and watching TV series, but I usually lose interest in these quite quickly, unless they are sci-fi. My favourite book is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, because I think the writing style of Douglas Adams (the writer) is just simply amazing, My favourite film is Back to the Future. Even though it’s quite old, it doesn’t matter how many times I watch it, I always enjoy every last second of it. If anyone knows this movie, then they’ll understand why I also love Deloreans. I also like all kinds of music, but my favourites are rap, electro and rock. I don’t really like sports, though. I haven’t decided on the reason yet. It might be that I don’t like them because I’m bad at most of them, or I’m bad at most of them because I don’t like them. To be honest, it’s probably both. There isn’t really much else to say about me, other than I like both making and hearing bad jokes, so I think this I where I’ll end my introduction about myself.
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5. Mónika Nagy

My name is Mónika Nagy and my nickname is Móni. I’m seventeen years old. I live with my parents and cat in Budapest. I’m studying in Szent László Grammar School. Up to now this is my fifth school (three elementary schools and two grammar schools). In my third elementary school I learnt music and in my first grammar school I learnt drama. My favourite subjects are Literature, English and Media. I have several hobbies, these are my favourites: taking photos, reading, drawing (or painting on my furniture), singing, listening to music, playing with my cat, meeting my friends, drinking coffee, smiling and learning English.  After I graduate and earn some money I want to move to a foreign country.
I participate in peacecamp because my teacher offered me this opportunity. I think it’s great to meet people from other cultures and speak in English despite I can’t. I know that we’ll have a good time.
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6. Ákos Bujtás

Hi, my name is Ákos. I’m 18 years old and I live in Budapest. I’m a student of Szent László high school where I’m learning Italian and preparing to the technical University of Budapest.
I’m interested in social activities and sports (mostly martial arts, bodybuilding and basketball). I enjoy going out with my friends and meet new people. I also like spending my time reading books and articles on the internet.
I’m very excited about the camp, and I’m sure that we’ll enjoy it!:)
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7. Gabriella Németh

My name is Gabriella Németh, but everyone calls me Gabó. I’m sixteen years old. I live in Budapest with my mother and my little, three-years-old sister. In school I go to a class with media specialization, although I’m not sure it will be more than a hobby for me. I like to take photographs, I think, it’s a good way to express myself.
In my free time I like reading, or I can say that, I have to read: I’m an addict. I like to listen to music – genre does not matter for me, sometimes I listen to some rock songs and than the soundtrack of an old musical like the Sound of Music or the Grease. If I don’t study, I often watch TV series, I watch (or I want to) about 15 series, but sometimes I just haven't got enough free time if i want to study and sleep too.
My favourite subject is History, I think that I will be able to use more parts of the knowlwdge of this subject than the others I learn.
I am really excited about the camp. I would like to know different cultures and opinions, this is what I am really interested in.

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8. Gergely Csatari

My name is Gergely Csatari and I am a boy. I was born on 16.05. 1998 so I will be 16 when I go to Peacecamp. I live in Budapest, Hungary. My favourite subject is Geography but I like IT too and this is why I am in the IT class. If I have a little free time, I always ride my BMX with my friend. It’s not just a sport, it’s rather a lifestyle for me. I am keen on watching films or series. The best film for me is The Last Samurai because I love the ancient Japanese culture. The aim of my life is to live the way the samurais thought and lived. My favourite series are the Band of Brothers, The Pacific and Stargate SG-1. In my point of view, they are the best of all series which I have ever seen. I don’t really read a lot but if I get a good book as present, I always read it. I like all kinds of music and music is one of the most essential parts of my life. My favourites are DJ Steve Aoki, Linkin Park, Punnany Massif, Two Steps From Hell, Lana Del Rey and Snoop Dog. I used to swim as a sport but now I do sports just like a hobby. My favourite is table-tennis. This is what I am really good at. Many people say that I have got a good sense of humour but I don’t know that I would be able to tell jokes in English as well. This is all I can say now so I will end my introduction.

Talks4peace Preparations All Groups

Jewish and Palestinian delegations

1. Is there an Israeli-Palestinian “peace process”?
What were the attempts for peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians and why did they fail?
What are your personal ideas about how to achieve a peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians?
Please outline your personal “road to peace”.

2. The Shoah and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian relationships

Austrian and Hungarian delegations

A peace project called “European Union”
- How was the European Union created and what led to the formulation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights?
- What are the basic premises on which the European Union is founded?
- What do you personally think of the charter? Do you personally agree with it/a part of it? Please specify.
- How are these rights put into action in your country? Are you personally satisfied with the way your country realizes the charter?
- What would you suggest/change in the way your country realizes the charter of fundamental rights?
- What can be done in your country to improve the situation of minorities – particularly the Roma? What can your country do in order to dissolve prejudices and to allow better integration of foreigners/minorities into your society?
- Freedom of expression and freedom of press in your country
- Political parties in your country. Can political parties be a threat to democracy, freedom and equality in your country?
- What can the European Union do to safeguard democracy in Hungary?
- The situation of Jews in Austria and in Hungary before and during WW2, the Shoah (Holocaust)
- Europe divided by the Iron Curtain; fall of the Iron Curtain

Each delegation is requested to bring posters reflecting the issues mentioned above. Pupils will not be asked to lecture about these topics, but should be prepared to answer questions or explain their posters – and their personal thoughts – on request.

Suggestion for reading (all groups)
• I shall not hate - Izzeldin Abuelaish
• We just want to live here - Amal Rifa’i and Odelia Ainbinder with Sylke Tempel
• The Diary of Anne Frank

Hello!

My name is Josipa and I am sixteen years old. I live in Vienna, in Austria, but originally my parents come from Bosnia. That’s the reason why I have the nationality of Croatia. In my free time I like reading books, writing for different newspapers, running and taking part of workshops which are organized by START, it’s a foundation that accompany young teenagers on their way to the general qualification for university entrance in Austria and Germany. This is the first time that I will take part of the Peacecamp and I am excited to meet interesting people from other countries and discuss with them!

I hope that I will improve my English and that I will find new friends!

See you there,
Josipa :-)