Category Archives: MEP

Students say MEPNL was “eye-opening and enlightening”

Posted on February 27, 2017 by kristylundstrom

Students say participating in #MEPNL was both eye-opening and enlightening … #learningbydoing #simulationisreal #authenticlearning Continue reading →

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Students learn when they have to defend their ideas – MEPBSR in Helsinki

Posted on April 22, 2015 by kristylundstrom

Ten students from VRG participated in Model European Parliament in the Baltic Sea Region (MEPBSR) in Helsinki, Finland April 13 – 18.  This program allows students the opportunity to participate in a parliament simulation program. As representatives of Sweden, these … Continue reading →

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From Stockholm to Luxembourg with MEP

Posted on October 17, 2014 by kristylundstrom

For five days in October, VRG Djursholm was the home to the 10th annual MEP BSR (Model European Parliament Baltic Sea Region) meeting.  More than sixty students and ten teachers from Poland, Russia, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, and Finland traveled … Continue reading →

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MEP and EYP – what does it mean for VRG?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by kristylundstrom

During week 44, students from VRG-Djursholm, VRG-Odenplan and VRS Samskolan participated in Model European Parliament in Brugge, Belgium.  This event was a simulation of parliamentary procedures and actions completely prepared and implemented by students. After an impressive opening in Provincial Hof … Continue reading →

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What do students learn from MEP?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by kristylundstrom

MEP (Model European Parliament) is a simulation exercise where students’ knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies are put to the test. In September, five classes worked together to create a Model European Parliament here at VRG.  Students prepared for this … Continue reading →

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