HACKOFFICE TESTIMONIALS

Adnan Awes - Mälardalen University, Sweden

Amany Ibrahim - Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Laura - University of Ibague, Colombia

Rajaa El Bouabdell Quito
University of Girona, Spain

Participating in the Hackathon has been an incredible experience.

At the beginning, I faced challenges due to my English level, which wasn't as high as that of my group mates. However, their understanding and unwavering support made all the difference. I felt very comfortable at the end of the event, thanks to their collaboration and the inclusive atmosphere they created.

This experience taught me the importance of empathy and teamwork, and made it clear that together, we can overcome any obstacle. My three conclusions are: first, the importance of understanding and empathy in collaboration; second, the value of diversity of skills within a team; and third, the need to maintain an open and receptive attitude towards others. I'm grateful for this opportunity for personal growth and deeply appreciate all the mentors for their valuable support.

THREE WORDS: COLLABORATION - DIVERSITY - OPENNESS

Aleksandar Dimitrov
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

These past 24 hours have been filled with work that differs from my usual academic tasks, but nevertheless, it has been quite exciting. This hackathon provided me with the opportunity to learn new things and connect with incredible people from around the world. The event provided excellent engagement, support & valuable feedback.

I encourage everyone to come and try it out for themselves!

THREE WORDS: EXCITING - LEARNING - ENGAGEMENT

Emmanouil Tsiompanoglou
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

As a returning participant in this year's hackathon, I want to express my continued enthusiasm and satisfaction with the experience, which mirrors the joy I felt last year.

The hackathon not only provided me with the chance to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and time zones but also immersed me in the rewarding process of
teamwork aimed at accomplishing a project together.

Engaging in the hackathon places us in a dynamic environment, fostering healthy competition among teams while pushing us to challenge our own capabilities and skills.

I'm genuinely grateful for your involvement in this competition once again, and I eagerly anticipate the possibility of joining in again next year. Thank you for affording me this invaluable opportunity!

THREE WORDS: EXPERIENCE - DYNAMIC - CHALLENGE

Sarjo Susahou
University of Girona, Spain

I recently took part in the Hackathon 2024, and it was truly an immersive experience. The Hackathon demanded a lot of effort and skill, but it was incredibly rewarding.

Personally, I found it to be both enjoyable and intense, presenting exciting challenges at every turn.
I definitely recommend it !!!

THREE WORDS: SKILLS - INTENSE - CHALLENGING

Sarjo Susahou
University of Girona, Spain

I recently took part in the Hackathon 2024, and it was truly an immersive experience. The Hackathon demanded a lot of effort and skill, but it was incredibly rewarding.

Personally, I found it to be both enjoyable and intense, presenting exciting challenges at every turn.
I definitely recommend it !!!

THREE WORDS: SKILLS - INTENSE - CHALLENGING

Georgia Makaratzi
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Participating in the hackathon was a very challenging experience! From brainstorming innovative ideas to collaborating with people from different parts of the world to achieve our goal. I felt truly lucky that I had the chance to participate in this project in the world of technology and problem-solving. The supportive environment gave us a boost of creativity and teamwork, allowing me to contribute my skills and learn from others. Together, we faced a lot of challenges head-on, pushing boundaries and ultimately delivering impactful solutions. The hackathon not only helped my technical abilities but also instilled in me a sense of teamwork and accomplishment into understanding people more under pressure. I'm grateful for the opportunity and can't wait for the next hackathon adventure!

THREE WORDS: COLLABORATION - SUPPORTIVE - CHALLENGING

Wiktoria Bińczak
University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

The Hackathon provided an exceptional opportunity to not only test our expertise in the subject matter but also to enhance our capacity for effective communication within exceedingly diverse teams, despite none of the team members having a native language in common. This setting fostered a challenging yet enriching environment, allowing us to significantly elevate our skill set.

THREE WORDS: COMMUNICATION - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - ENRICHING

Monika Stepanyan
Mälardalen University, Sweden

Participating in HackOffice was an incredibly enriching experience that allowed me to engage in intensive work with students from across Europe. During the 24 hours of continuous effort, not only did my technical skills develop, but I also gained valuable insights into the power of cross-cultural collaboration and innovation. As a student from Mälardalen University, I am proud to have been part of this dynamic and inspiring event. I am grateful for the connections made and the knowledge acquired, which I know will greatly benefit my future career. My three takeaways are a cross-cultural collaboration, Intensive learning with a lot of information in a short time and new communication techniques.

THREE WORDS: CROSS-CULTURAL COLLABORATION - COMMUNICATION - DYNAMIC

Nikolaos Kelgiorgis
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

My participation at Hack Office 2024 was a game-changer for me. Collaborating with fellow innovators in a dynamic environment fueled my creativity and pushed me to new heights. The event provided a platform to network, learn, and showcase my skills, leading to valuable connections and opportunities. I'm grateful for the experience and the lasting impact it's had on my professional journey.

THREE WORDS: GAME CHANGER - DYNAMIC - CREATIVITY

Oliwia Bagsik
University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

Participating in the Hackathon was a great experience, motivating me to further learn English, I am grateful that I could take part in this event. The event opened me up to new contacts, overcame my fear and the barrier to new things.

THREE WORDS: MOTIVATING - NETWORKING - COLLABORATION

Maria Mercader
University of Girona, Spain

Participating in the 24-hour hackathon, was an electrifying experience that tested the limits of both my creativity and my endurance. The theme, "Sustainable office and modern workplaces of the future", was not only an actualized topic but also challenging as it made us think critically about the actual evolving nature of workspaces.

This hackathon was a great immersion dive into problem-solving, requiring us to synthesize ideas into actual solutions. Considering that summarizing is not one of my best strengths, I can say that this experience has forced me to learn in a quick pace, which I personally thank. Will this learning stay? Let's just hope so!!

Also, the intense pressure of the hackathon, helped me realize that I do act well under pressure (although this was a bit extreme guys, personally I prefer to sleep a bit more than 1 hour ;)), and that I am actually a pretty good leader when I put my mind to it. So that's a learning that I get from this!

Having such a diverse group of people, from different countries together in a group, seeing how we are so different but so similar at the same time, was certainly an enriching experience too, and cheaper than travelling!!

For future students, if you are wondering whether to enroll in the next hackathon or not, DO IT! Although I must say, it is not an easy road! English, international peers, pressure, not sleeping, and using your mine for 24 hours straight...

Easy right? Soo, are you ready?

THREE WORDS: CREATIVITY - PROBLEMSOLVING - ENRICHING

Daniels El Žuni
BA School of Business and Finance, Latvia

This 24-hour hackathon facilitated cross-cultural collaboration, fostering innovative solutions for Sustainable Offices and Modern Workplaces of the Future. The event sparked crucial discussions on reshaping work dynamics, highlighting the significance of adaptability and sustainability. HackOffice 2024 has significantly enriched my professional journey, equipping me with invaluable skills and insights for the evolving workplace landscape.

THREE WORDS: COLLABORATION - INNOVATION - ADAPTABILITY

Paulina Kubas
University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

Wow! It truly is the 24hrs marathon of constant brainstorming. I had one of the best group work experience in my life. The combination of different characteristic, different talents and backgrounds worked out amazingly,

Shout out to the leaders: every meeting was astonishingly
punctual, to the minute. Thank you for a great experience .

THREE WORDS: COLLABORATION - PASSION - INNOVATION

Ivan Ramirez
University of Girona, Spain

Participating in this 24-hour event has been a stimulating experience that has pushed me beyond my limits. From brainstorming sessions to coding throughout the night, every moment has been intense. Collaborating with other participants from different countries, we tackled challenges head-on, leveraging our diverse skills and perspectives to innovate solutions. Despite the intense time constraints, the spirit of teamwork and creativity prevailed (though not always), propelling us towards our goals. The hackathon has not only honed my technical skills but also taught me valuable lessons in problem-solving and perseverance. It has been an unforgettable journey of learning and growth.

THREE WORDS: STIMULATING - PUSHING - PERSEVERANCE

Filip Mrkva
Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Hackathon was a very interesting and good experience for me. You don't know what it's like to work 24 hours straight on a project until you try it out. But despite the fact that it was a very demanding event, especially at night where sleep was replaced by intense work on the project, I really enjoyed the Hackathon and in retrospect I would recommend it to anyone who wants to try working in a team with students from other countries, meet new people or just try to create an interesting and imaginative project.

I would also like to highlight that I really enjoyed working in my team, that I enjoyed communicating and working with the team and that the mentors who supervised us tried to give us advice and answer every question we had. In the beginning communication was a little bit difficult due to the fact that our team was composed of five members and everyone was from a different country, despite that after a while we found a way to communicate and managed to finish the project.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of Hackathon.

THREE WORDS: DEMANDING - IMAGINATIVE - TEAM WORK

Filip Mrkva
Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

The event was truly remarkable from the outset. I am particularly fond of the concept of collaborating with individuals from diverse countries, as it offers an extraordinary experience.

I firmly believe that such an endeavor will yield positive outcomes for our future careers. Additionally, the notion of undertaking an extreme challenge, such as working tirelessly for 24 hours straight, has the potential to inspire brilliant ideas.

THREE WORDS: BREATHTAKING - EXHAUSTIVE - CHALLENGING