Socratic Institute

The Socratic Institute originated from the belief that learning can be practical and for use in real life. Educated, well informed and enthusiastic people can change their communities and cities. Lawyers, physicians, artists, psychologists, scientists and economists are being educated, as solving contemporary problems requires a holistic view and collaboration. In Socratic Institute we organize practical educational program for university students and graduates under the age 32 from various study fields. We network our students and alumni, and we lead them to social leadership in order to become example and active movement for changes in Slovakia. Since 2012 Socratic Institute has prepared more than 100 young people and has built a strong network of local leaders collaborating on new projects in Slovakia 3. For public we organize various lectures, discussions, one-day festival, we publish books, educational videos and e-learning. During the study, each student has to work on his / her own project to achieve a real change in their community, city, region, school, or work. They learn to work in a team, to co-operate, to raise money and to communicate in the media. The process of creating, implementing and promoting the project is led by the team of Socratic Institute and mentors from the graduates' ranks. Through 10 workshops, we teach students the skills, knowledge and attitudes that are not represented in a standard university study. The individual workshops are led by leading Slovak and foreign lecturers. We bring topics such as: vision and self-development, civic engagement, working with the media, alternative economic systems, public participation in the Slovak legal system, global education, intercultural facilitation and European wilderness.