Ithaca Journey - an innovative approach to learning
"For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them." (Aristotle)
When was the last time you reflected on what makes you happy? The modern life is a race – we are constantly striving to stay one step ahead of the competition, tied to our mobile phones and blackberries, always trying to learn as much as we can as quickly as possible in order to stay one step ahead of the pack. In these fast-paced times, in pursuing success we have too often moved away from many of the things that are essential to us as human beings. In the rural communities, life is different.... Read more
The Program
Workshops: All about You. Talk about what is important in your life (your goals, your dreams) and gather 360 feedback . Receive input and feedback from fellow participants and career coaches. Change &... Read more
News
Steliana Economu – speaker at the 3rd Global Forum for Innovation and Entrepreneurship organized by Infodev, a Word Bank Agency
Florianopolis, Brazil, October 26-30,2009: 3rd Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship brought together more than 1000 participants from over 50 countries. Read More →
Ithaca Journey Workshop at Willigen Farm, The Netherlands
On Jan. 24th 2010 the first Ithaca Journey Orientation workshop took place at Willigen farm in Vreeland, The Netherlands. Some impressions from the participants: ” What’s exciting about Ithaca... Read more
Testimonials
“I always seemed to have a lack of time”
“I always seemed to have a lack of time. Steliana and Ithaca Journey helped me to get my priorities straight. I now feel I have found a better balance between my working and my private life.“ Aukje,... Read more
“Camena reminds me of…”
Camena reminds me of my childhood and because of that it helps me to put things into perspective… It reminds me of where I began. Read More →
“Life in Camena” Frans
Life in Camena is simple and refreshing …you eat outside; you are active all day building and doing things. I spent 10 days there and loved it. I will definitely go back. Read More →
The Legend of Ithaca
When you set out on your journey to Ithaca,
pray that the road is long,
full of adventure, full of knowledge.
The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops,
the angry Poseidon - do not fear them:
You will never find such as these on your path,
Read moreY2I Innovation prize
Steliana Economu,one of the three winners at the Youth to Innovation contest , was invited as a speaker at the infoDev’s 3rd Global Forum on Business Incubation in Brazil in October 2009. InfoDev... Read more
Accommodation & Transportation
You will be picked up in Bucharest Otopeni airport by the Ithaca team and after three hour drive you will arrive in Camena, Tulcea . As an Ithaca participant you will be hosted with a family in the village... Read more