Hello,

first I want to say I am very happy easa still exists and keeps going strong. It seems a long time ago, being a "professional" for almost ten years now, and having participated in an easa as "cro-magnon" as Marseille - héritage et créativité. Easa has formed me as a person - through workshops, travels and even co-organizing one. But what formed me most was the people I met and spoke to. About architecture, politics, life, children, anything you can think of. Architecture won't change the world. People can do so... The mere thought of bringing together all these students and interests is very powerfull already. It is good that a new team, ever evolving, is taking on a new easa every year. There will always be newcomers and veterans, as in the "real" world. But easa will also always spark new ideas and international contacts and understanding, which might be the most important factor in the easa movement. Getting to know that people from abroad are also just people. That the only place where borders exist is man's mind. That you are living good memories.

Please keep the spirit and don't institutionalize. There are already far too much institutions around. Play and enjoy!

Yours,

Iwert.