When Endings Become Beginnings
October 16, 2025 – Last day: Tears, achievements, and promises for the future
Thursday morning at CCSS Tei had a different atmosphere. It wasn’t the electric energy of day 6. It wasn’t the nervousness of day 1. It was something deeper, quieter, more emotional. The last day. The day when 28 strangers who had become friends had to say „goodbye” – or rather, „see you soon”.
Recap: „How much have we learned?”
TRUE or FALSE:
- Erasmus+ is only for students who study abroad.
- Equality means treating everyone the same.
- The Digital Services Act (DSA) focuses on safer online platforms.
- The GDPR allows companies to share your personal data freely.
- You can ask Google to delete old photos or posts about you.
- The EU can fine companies up to 4% of their global annual turnover for breaching the GDPR.
Q1: Which law ensures social media platforms remove illegal content?
Q2: Which act prevents big tech monopolies?
Q3: What law focuses on cybersecurity and safe devices?
Q4: What did we discuss about in the ‘Intergenerational Gap’ part?
Q5: What’s one ethical dilemma we discussed about the digital world?
Q6: What’s one digital right we discussed?
Q7: What are the European values?
Interviews about Cyber Chat: Reflections on impact
Facilitators conducted individual and small group interviews with each national team, documenting the Cyber Chat experience for inclusion in the final report and future dissemination materials.
„How did you feel during the Cyber Chat?” / „What did you learn about yourselves?” / „What was the most challenging aspect?” / „What feedback surprised you?” / „Why was AI your topic?” / „How did you change perceptions about AI?” / „Why digital inclusion?” / „What impact do you think it had?”
Youthpass: Official recognition of learning
After an emotional break, came the most official yet deeply personal moment of the day: the Youthpass ceremony.
„Youthpass,” explained Andreea, „is not just a piece of paper. It’s the official European recognition that you have learned, grown, and transformed. It’s the document that says: YES, this experience MATTERS.”
- Communication in foreign languages
- Digital competence
- Learning to learn
- Social and civic competences
- Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship
- Cultural awareness and expression
- Mathematical competence and basic competencies in science and technology
- Communication in the mother tongue
Plans for the future: When „goodbye” becomes „see you soon”
„This project doesn’t end today,” said Nicoleta. „Today, the mobility ends. But the project continues until April 2026. And your friendship… it has no expiration date.”
Follow-up commitments – What’s next?
November 2025:
- Each team organizes 3 internal workshops in their NGOs
- Learning teams (formed on day 5) meet twice
- Online follow-up meeting with the whole team (November 14)
December 2025:
- Local hackathons in the 4 cities
- Final project video (each team contributes material)
January – March 2026:
- Continuous mentoring sessions (on request)
- Implementation of individual digital literacy projects
- Preparation of the final report
April 2026:
- Final online meeting (6-month evaluation)
- Celebration of achievements
- Plans for the future – new collaborations?
Closing ceremony: Last time together
Each person said ONE SINGLE word that describes this experience.
„Transformation.” „Friendship.” „Courage.” „Achievement.” „Inspiration.” „Growth.” „Joy.” „Learning.” „Impact.” „Connection.” „Empowerment.” „Openness.” „Vulnerability.” „Power.” „Belonging.” „Change.” „Trust.” „Discovery.” „Community.” „Hope.” „Beginning.” „Family.” „Dream.” „Reality.” „Future.” „Home.” „Love.” „Gratitude.”
Applause. Hugs. Tears. Photos. Love.
Future Skills: Digital for Life – Project completed October 16, 2025, but the impact continues forever.
Project co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme