YDYO Fest 2024

YDYO Fest 2024: Celebrating Languages and Cultures

Event Overview

Join us from May 27-31, 2024, at the School of Foreign Languages for the annual YDYO Fest! The festival highlights the linguistic talents of students from the English Preparatory Program, enriched with a range of social and cultural activities. Each class will showcase six projects, meticulously selected by their advisors, at both the Troya Cultural Centre and our school facilities. Contributors will receive a participation certificate.

Event Highlights

Group 1: Academic Showcase

• Presentations: Students will deliver engaging 4–5-minute presentations at the Troya Cultural Centre. Topics range from environmental issues to film reviews, with presentations pre-screened for quality and content accuracy by class advisors.
• Written Works: Each class will submit essays or detailed paragraphs, complete with royalty-free images relevant to the topic. Submissions should be formatted in Word, including the student's full name, department, student ID, and class group.

Group 2: Interactive and Creative Activities

• Poetry and Performances: Students will recite poetry in English, enhancing literary appreciation.
• Poster Sessions: Creatively designed posters on diverse topics will be presented and discussed by the creators.
• Video Showcase: Attendees will enjoy and vote on student-created videos, with prizes for the most popular.
• Debate: Teams will compete in lively debates, with the audience voting for the winners.
• Additional Activities: Includes EMUN (European Model United Nations), quizzes, and other academic contributions aligned with the YDYO Fest theme.

Group 3: Arts and Sports (Volunteer Participation)

• Engage in activities like Orienteering, Cosplay, Music Concerts, and Karaoke, all focusing on the use of English.

Additional Information

• Volunteers and Hosts: Students are encouraged to volunteer as event hosts. Faculty advisors will select presenters from these volunteers.
• Transportation: Complimentary shuttle service will be provided for students from Biga Prep. Alternate arrangements can be made where necessary.
• Locations: Events will be held at the Troya Cultural Centre and the School of Foreign Languages.

Participation and Submissions

To participate, please consult with your advisor and fill out the application form below by 5:00 PM on May 8, 2024. All project submissions must be finalized and presented to your advisor by May 17, 2024. Pre-event meetings will be organized for students involved in event planning.

Contributors who actively participate in both presenting their work and aiding in event organization will be acknowledged with a certificate, which can be included in their social transcript.

For any inquiries or additional support, please contact your class advisor.

Join us in celebrating the power of language and culture at YDYO Fest 2024!

Click to fill in the application form.