The event “Student-to-Student: LINKUP!” took place at the VIKO Faculty of Business Management. The event was organised by first-year Advertising Management students with the aim of fostering student interaction, strengthening the sense of community, encouraging new connections, and providing an opportunity for students to spend their free time in an engaging and meaningful way. The event also aimed to raise awareness of sustainability principles and responsible consumption.
At the beginning of the event, participants were introduced to a sustainability initiative that encouraged students to share items they no longer used but that were still in good condition. Students were invited to bring clothing, accessories, study materials, small electronic devices, and other useful items that could benefit fellow members of the VIKO community. The initiative promoted a culture of sharing, reduced unnecessary consumption, and contributed to more sustainable practices within the community.
Participants were then divided into teams and took part in a series of activities designed to promote collaboration, communication, and team spirit. The first activity was a Jeopardy-style quiz, where teams demonstrated their knowledge, quick decision-making, and ability to work together. The second challenge required teams to keep a balloon in the air without letting it touch the floor, encouraging concentration, effective communication, and quick reactions. During the third challenge, teams competed to build a tower of disposable cups as quickly as possible, then dismantle it and neatly collect the cups. This activity required precision, coordination, speed, and effective teamwork.
At the end of the activities, the results were calculated and the winning team was announced and awarded. The event concluded with an informal gathering over tea and refreshments, providing students with an opportunity to share their experiences, establish new connections, and further strengthen community ties.
The activities not only provided entertainment but also contributed to the development of communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. The integration of the sustainability initiative into the event encouraged students to reflect on responsible consumption and highlighted the importance of a sharing culture within the VIKO community.
This activity is organised within the project “Student-to-Student: A Psychological Well-being Enhancement Programme for Students of Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions”, funded by the State Studies Foundation of Lithuania.