Join the Dream Green/Sustainable Travel Plan Contest and Win Amazing Prizes!

Calling all ECIU University students with a passion for sustainability and travel! The Dream Green/Sustainable Travel Plan Contest is your chance to create an eco-friendly travel itinerary and win incredible prizes, including a 7-day Interrail Global Pass (to be used within one month and in 2^nd class) and a ticket to the ECIU University Forum in Trento, Italy in June, 2025.

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What’s the contest about?

The contest invites you to design a 7-day green travel itinerary across Europe using an Interrail Global Pass, focusing on sustainable travel options such as trains, biking, and walking. Your plan should highlight destinations that are eco-conscious and align with the goals of sustainability and responsible tourism. The itinerary must include a trip to the ECIU University Forum in Trento, Italy (June 2025).

Important: To participate, you must apply directly via the call for participants for the ECIU University Forum 2025. More details on how to apply for the Forum can be found here: ECIU University Forum 2025 Application

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What are the prizes?

1st Prize (x2):

• A 7-day Interrail Global Pass for eco-friendly travel across Europe.
• A ticket to the ECIU University Forum in Trento, Italy (June 2025).
• ‍3 nights of accommodation in Trento (€250 equivalent).

How to enter:

To participate, create and submit a detailed 7-day itinerary showcasing your sustainable travel plans. Your itinerary should include:

• Eco-friendly transportation options (trains, biking, walking)
• Some ideas for social media posts, since winners will be asked to document their journeys using the Interrail passes for Erasmus + (Creative assets to share the pass available Here ) and promote them to other students
• Activities that promote environmental awareness and responsible tourism
• A reflection on how the trip aligns with the ECIU University’s mission of sustainability, collaboration, and innovation.

Your submission can be in any of the following creative formats:

• A written proposal (max. 1 page)
• A digital travel guide
• A video (max. 5 minutes)
• An infographic

Key dates

Contest launch: December 2024

Submission deadline: Mid-February 2025

Winner announcement: Late February 2025

Travel date: June 2025 (Travel to the ECIU University Forum in Trento)

Why to participate?

Promote sustainability: Contribute to the global movement for greener travel choices and raise awareness about eco-friendly tourism.

Explore Europe: Discover sustainable cities, cultures, and communities while minimizing your environmental footprint.

Enhance European mobility: Align your travel with the goals of Erasmus+ and ECIU University, fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across Europe.

Get started!

Ready to plan your green European adventure? Start brainstorming your sustainable travel route and how you can make the most of your Interrail Global Pass.

Don't forget to apply to the ECIU University Forum 2025 via the call for participants! For more details on how to apply for the Forum, visit the ECIU University  Forum 2025 Application Page.

Submit your travel plan by the deadline, and gain the opportunity to become one of the lucky winners heading to the ECIU University Forum in Trento, Italy in 2025!

For more information on how to submit your entry, contact Ryan : ryan.wakamiya@eciu.eu.

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We look forward to seeing your sustainable travel plans!

Let’s travel green and make a positive impact on the world, one ride at a time!