Official ISW 2011 Agenda

Hello Everyone!

So, here you have it: The official Agenda of our fantastic ISW 2011!

1^st Day – 3^rd August

The first day will be mostly spent welcoming participants to Cagliari and the Student House, with check-in procedures and the Official Opening Ceremony (with a very special theater performance :p) and later on with a first insight of Cagliari byNight.

2^nd Day – 4^th August

This day will start with the Mayor of Cagliari formally welcoming all the participants to our beautiful city. 

Afterwards we will make our first excursion to the beach, visiting the lovely beach of Cagliari: Poetto.

Dinner will be served in the perimeter of the ancient San Michele's Castle.

The evening will proceed nearby with the exquisite "White Party" hosted by Dharma, a place where other than enjoying great music you can also profit from a fantastic view over Cagliari. Dress code: All white!

3^rd Day – 5^th August

Day for an excursion to one of the most famous beaches in Sardinia: Chia. After enjoying the sun and a number of beach games, we will get back to Cagliari and prepare for a blast: Pool Party in Margine Rosso. Don't forget your swimwear ;)

4^th Day – 6^th August

Probably the most cultural-oriented day of the week. Cagliari City tour: after a comprehensive visit to the old town of Cagliari we will depart to the inner Sardinia: a trip to Gesico, a traditional village where we can fully enjoy Sardinia's culture, traditions and gastronomy. 

5^th Day – 7^th August

Nature day. First part filled with a Boat Trip to a Marine Reserve where we can observe some of the most beautiful and undisturbed beaches in Sardinia. Also a fantastic lunch and other amusements during the journey ;)

In the evening we will visit Cagliari's Natural Park of Molentargius, the habitat of the famous Sardinian flamingos which will be the venue for a truly multicultural dinner.

6^th Day – 8^th August

This day will be devoted to a visit to the West Coast of Sardinia, presenting you an idea of how diverse our beaches really are.

Disco night, it will be time for fun in a private party hosted by one of Cagliari’s most exclusive clubs.

7^th Day – 9^th August

Last official day of the ISW 2011. Still time to a visit to Poetto Beach before the legendary football match between TDM 2000 and the contenders who would like to challenge us. The official closing ceremony will be devoted, most of all, to getting to know a bit more about all the participating countries (more than 30!). It’s the world famous “Global Village”: time for you to present us with your culture, traditions, food and drinks. Don’t forget your flag!! :D

8^th Day – 10^th August

Departure day. Had to happen sometime, and we will prepare your departure while inviting you already for the next year ;)

You can check some more pictures of the activities here: https://picasaweb.google.com/111757849905568387743

For any questions you can use the forum or the e-mail: italysummerweek@gmail.com

SEE YOU ALL VERY SOON ;)

Post-ISW: Wine Festival - Calici di Stelle

Hello again everyone!

Considering that many of you are staying a bit longer after the official closure of our long-awaited International Summer Week 2011 we are also preparing some other activities to avoid the slightest possibility of boredom.

For the 10th of August we will - according to your demands - organize a trip to Jerzu, a very welcoming village in the centre of Sardinia. Above all, this place is famous for its wine: the remarkable Cannonau, a wine with intense and persistent aromas articulated in a ruby red full-bodied wine. 

 

And so, the 10th of August is precisely Jerzu's world renowned Wine Festival - Calici di Stelle -  where the locals and the many tourists commemorate Cannonau's excellence. This festival consists in a comprehensive tour across Jerzu's 10 most representative cellars, during which the participants are treated to a comprehensive tasting of the local wine and food.

Being so, we would kindly ask all those who are interested in participating in this trip to confirm their presence as soon as possible (there is a limited number of available places!) to the e-mail: italysummerweek@gmail.com with the subject "Trip to Jerzu".

Remember that this event is not part of the official ISW Programme and it is being prepared only for those who are planning on staying longer. In any case, we are all going and we would deeply appreciate your company.

The conditions are:

Participation in the Festival costs 15€ and includes the entrance and the tasting of food and wine in the 10 cellars.

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The bus trip (roundtrip Cagliari-Jerzu-Cagliari) will cost between 15€ and 20€, depending on the number of participants.

Let us know if you want to come with us ;)

For more info you can also check the festival's official website: http://www.sagradelvinojerzu.it/home

Off the beaten track

Ciao a tutti!

As you all know, the International Summer Week is a fantastic opportunity not only to enjoy the wonderful Sardinian beaches and meet hips of other young people coming from all over the World but also to get to know Sardinian culture, its customs and traditional products. Being so, we are organizing trips to typical Sardinian villages where you will be acquainted with traditions, food and beverages typical in our region. Places such as Nurri, Gesico or Jerzu, otherwise certainly left unknown to the "normal tourist", are preparing to welcome all of you with a warm embrace typical of our countryside inhabitants.

We are working hard to come up with an unforgettable ISW. See you soon! ;)

Sardinia in footage

Previous ISW experiences

Rifaye (Rify), India 

Hi all,

Have you ever been to a closed door carnival? Have you ever felt the pride of representing your country in one event? Welcome to International summer week!

I have experienced summer week in 2010, and I could still recollect all those wonderful times that I spent there. There are tons of stories to share, yet the words are few to describe and perhaps the best way to describe is to experience it by oneself.

You hardly realize how you spend each and every second during that 1 week. You have a schedule that goes well in place, either if it is spending time in beach, or going for UNESCO site or playing football or partying in castle. All you have to do is be yourself and enjoy the moment, the rest is well taken care by the organizers. 

I never experienced where you are given a VIP treatment by mayor of a city at City hall, or a whole community in a village gather for you to welcome you, or given a special privilege to party at a oldest castle. International summer week is a complete potboiler of everything you expect, wonderful holiday, great people, great food, some friendship and bit of craziness.

I have tasted Italian food, I have drove Italian car, this is the first time i had felt Italian hospitality. May the world know the best of Sardinia through TDM.

Viva TDM ! Viva ISW !

cheers & beers !

Rifaye (Rify), India

Nigar Khudaverdiyeva, Azerbaijan

Ciao!!

It was a great summer. Only a week, but what a great fun. Beautiful beaches in the daytime and cool evening parties. The boat trip was amazing. And of course I fell in love with the Old City, harbor with turquoise sea, old streets and ancient walls. You will love Sardinia from the first breath of sea breeze just as I did.  

All TDM guys and girls – THANKS A LOT for great idea and good time, you did a very good job.

To those who are still hesitating if they should go or not – you will have good time, meet nice people from different parts of the world and enjoy great Italian cuisine.

I missed Cagliari very much, hope to join Summer Week next year.

Nigar

P.S. Don’t forget to bring sun protection cream and hats :)))) 

Pedro Lencastre, Portugal

Ciao!Hey ISW People,

Miss you a lot. Unfortunaly this year i won't be able to be present at Sardinia, as i were the last year.

It was an amazing experience, no doubt on that, made lot of friends, met an amazing "island".

It was an unforgetable week, good company, nice landscapes, good beer, and of course a lot of fun...

Hope to be back someday,

Have fun,

best regards from Portugal!

Francesca Puddu, Italy

Well... What can I say about the ISW? =)

It's just an incredible experience to which I haven't been able to resist since I've discovered it in 2007 with a friend of mine.

And now, every year in August,  I get to know 100, 150 friends from all over the world and spend with them an unforgettable week of crazy and fun moments in the most interesting places of Sardinia. Ok, it's impossible sleep for more than 4 hour per day... but who cares? come on, we are on holiday!

It's not only parties, beaches, traditional food, but also  intercultural dialogue with different people and that's so amazing!

Believe me, you should try it and fall in love with ISW!

Giulio Danese, Italy

ISW was one of most exciting experiences of my life!
I had the opportunity to know new friends and see amazing places.
After about 10 years I often go back to Cagliari to meet guys of the crew and usually when I travel around the world I can find many friends known thanks to TDM, to meet and exchange points of view and why not go out to drink a beer.
The whole days of ISW are full of activities that develop personal experience and skills.
I'm sure TDM gave me the opportunity to open my mind and know dear friends that will be for all my life.
thank you guys!

G.

Serafima Darina, Russia

In 2010 I came for the first time in Sardinia for ISW and I decided to repeat this wonderful experience also this year because I'm sure it will be as great as last edition.

I met so many people, made so many friends from several countries, Egypt, Portugal, Romania, Estonia and others. Can you imagine over 100 crazy persons all together having fun for 7 days?? All the staff created for us several activities: several parties, a boat trip, a city tour, archeological visit, unique beaches.

It was such an in incredible week of fun, I really enjoyed it!!

Paolo Minichini, Italy

The International Summer Week is a great opportunity to get to know Sardinia, not only from a touristic point of view but also cultural, and also to make new friends within a group of nice and friendly people coming from all over Europe. The environment is very positive and party-friendly, an unforgettable experience that I can recommend to everyone.

Mattia de Pellegrino, Italy 

Well, International Summer Week is an incredible chance to have an experience that not all of us can easily get.
People from all over the world, culture mixing, live lessons, and don't forget beautiful monuments, beaches and seas. And most of all, the best Staff!

I happily attended six (!) editions and always found something more and better.

Enjoy ISW 2011!

Captain Mattia - Mr Florence Kiss :)

Giovanni Zalloni, Italy

TDM's Summer Week is the perfect combination between fun, cultural and international event. I have been participating two time and I had a great and unforgettable time. Sardinia is a magic place to spend holiday and know new people, but the real plus is the organizer team and all the participants. If you have a chance do not miss it :-) !!

Rutger van den Berg, The Netherlands

hi Everybody!

Welcome in the world of TDM, a fantastic group of international people who wanna have fun together in a beautiful setting

A week in Cagliari means

- meeting new international friends who for some special magic reason almost 100% click together.
- getting nice Mediterranean sun and see a couple of fantastic beaches (i didn't know you have sun an amazing beaches in Europe)
- improving your Italian language skills, with the great crew
- during the day doing a couple of cool tours; nothing is off course is an obligation but who doesn't wanna join a beach party,
seeing the most beautiful parts of an island in a convenient way or joining a crazy boat party?

I joined TDM 2 times now, which where both fantastic weeks, yes it takes some energy but, why not, come on we are still young! I would recommend it to everybody!

and of course see you in a couple of weeks!
Ciao

Rutger
Amsterdam, Holland

Marek, Czech Republic

ISW was an unforgettable experience for me! So many funny people from all around the Europe and even further - my roommate was from India. On the Summer Week, you are never alone, always involved in a beach games, crazy partying or tasting delicate food and wine during sublime dinners. Every time, there is someone worth-listening around sharing interesting stories from his life or maybe talking about a country you have never visited before. The best thing you can do is to go to the
Summer Week and enjoy as much as you can. And you will!