FAQ - LevelUP!
Whether you're thinking about signing up for LevelUP! or already have, all your questions are answered right here 👇
1. When will we know if we are selected and how? Open
Everyone who applied should have received an email by now, whether to be informed that they were selected or not. If you did not receive an email, it might be because you were not eligible in the first place - i.e. not from an eligible country or not within the age limit.
2. I missed the deadline to register for LevelUP! 2024, can I still come? Open
Unfortunately not, we received an overwhelming number of registrations - over 10,000. Don’t hesitate to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page for future events.
3. When should I arrive and leave? Open
Participants should arrive on Thursday, 11 April and leave on Sunday, 14 April.
4. How many nights are covered? Open
Participants should arrive on Thursday, 11 April and leave on Sunday, 14 April. Hence, 3 nights are covered. Participants will share rooms with up to 5 people.
5. Are meals covered before, during and after the event? Open
We provide and cover 3 breakfasts, on the 12th, 13th, and 14th April. Food is not covered before or after the event. There will be caterers serving food at the event but participants will have to pay themselves.
6. I am under 16/ above 35, can I still join? Open
To participate in LevelUP!, you have to be between 16 and 35 years old. In other words, if you are 15 years old now and will turn 16 before the event starts you are welcome to join. If you are 35 years old now but will be 36 by the time of the event, you won’t be able to join as the age limit is 35. We cannot make exceptions.
7. Is the event free? How does it work? Open
The event is free of charge meaning that we provide participants with accommodation and reimburse your travel costs, according to the European Commission’s guidelines. If you are selected to join LevelUP!, you will receive the exact information about how your travel will be covered. Note: Some participants will be asked to book their own travel and will be reimbursed after submitting proof of travel.
8. My friends and I received different information about accommodation and travel arrangements, why is that? Open
We are working with different institutions and each has a different system. Some book everything for participants in advance, some book travel arrangements and reimburse accommodation, and we book accommodation and reimburse travel expenses. Hence, it is possible to be separated from friends. However, this event is also a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends! Besides, you will be together during most of the event.
9. Is there a limit on travel expenses? Open
Yes, this is dependent on the European Commission’s travel guidelines. The participants who are selected will be informed of the rules regarding their travel before they confirm their registration. Carefully read your invitation and confirmation emails for more information.
10. What activities will there be at the event? Can I have more details? Open
The core programme will focus on practical skills and will offer three paths: My Europe for comprehensive insights into the EU, My Voice for effective campaigning and advocacy skills, and My Vote where participants plan activities for increased voter turnout based on peer experiences.
To make the workshops, side events and other activities even more fun, you can collect stickers for each activity you are taking part in. These stickers will fill your badge that you will receive upon arrival in one of the event venues. Don’t forget to come to us at our stand to get your badge and start collecting stickers.
