Gen-ZtoA

What’s it really like to be a teenager today? In this episode of GenZtoA, Sara, Eleni and Rania from Smart Up by Dimitra Poni Language School in Lagadas, dive into the world of teens — the pressure to fit in, the fear of embarrassment, and how social media shapes everything. From fast-changing trends to the endless scroll, they explore what makes teen life both challenging and exciting.

B Senior students, Chris, Cristine, Ariadni, Achilleas, Helen, Nikoleta, Traianos, Stefanie, Ioulianna, Anna, Sofia, Ilianna and Alex, interview Nil from Turkey, who spent six weeks at Planet English School. Nil shares her experience learning Greek, the cultural similarities between Greece and Turkey, and her reflections on the unique atmosphere at Planet.

A heartwarming finale to our volunteer series!

In this episode, Vasilis, Emmanuel, Argyris, Nefeli M., Konstantinos, Thomas, Ellie, Sophia, and Nefeli P. from Planet English School talk with Laia from Spain about life in Barcelona and Thessaloniki, the benefits of volunteering, and her unforgettable experience in Greece, filled with amazing food, travel, and warm hospitality.

In this engaging episode of GenZtoA, Evriviadis, Stratos, Nireas, Nicolas, Marilia, and Spiros sit down with Nil and Laia, AIESEC volunteers at Planet English School in Thessaloniki. Laia, a dynamic 22-year-old from Spain, balances her studies in law and business with her love for skiing, while Nil, a thoughtful 21-year-old from Turkey, opens up about how inspiring teachers sparked her dream of becoming an educator.

From Laia’s knack for languages (she speaks four!) to Nil’s attempts at learning Greek numbers, this chat is full of fun, laughter, and cultural discovery. They also share their favorite foods, music, and what made their time in Thessaloniki so special. Don’t miss this heartwarming conversation!

In this episode of GenZtoA, we chat with Raphael Pagkalos from Planet English School in Thessaloniki. In 'Inside the Mind of a Teenager,' Raphael shares his thoughts on life as a teen—dealing with changes, breaking stereotypes, and navigating relationships with family and friends. Join us for an open and honest look at the teen experience today!

Is 'brain rot' just a buzzword, or is it a real concern? In this episode of GenZtoA, Antonia, Eleni, and Fay from Planet English School in Thessaloniki explore whether kids today are addicted to screens and how excessive screen time is affecting Generation Alpha. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the digital age and its impact on young minds.

Do these sound familiar? Unrealistic beauty standards and body shaming, gender-based violence and lack of respect, pressure to excel and please others? Anna-Maria and Nadia from Life Lab Diadrasi in Giannitsa, are sharing their thoughts on the challenges girls face nowadays.

Deni, Kostas and Teo from Life-Lab Diadrasi, in Giannitsa, are 15-year-old teenagers who enjoy reading, watching and speaking about supercars. It's the ever present debate among the 3 iconic brands Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren. Which one is going to get the crown? Listen and decide on your favourite one!

Anna, Venetia, Nasia and Steve from Maglousidi School in Kilkis, share their ideas and worries on social anxiety during teenage life with a goal to support each other rather than isolate themselves in their own thoughts and anxieties.