GE National Ambassador in the UK

The current GE ambassador to the United Kingdom is Vasilis A. Repakis. He was born on the 16th March 1990. He finished his secondary education in Greece. Moved in London in 2005 where he started to get actively involved in various activities that promoted youth participation at all levels. He graduated from “The Greek Embassy’s in London School” in 2008. He took twice part as speaker to the European Youth Parliament regional forum in the Foreign and Commonwealth office in London (2006 & 2007). He also represented the Greek Embassy’s in London Secondary School in various assemblies. He was twice elected Secretary General of his School’s Student Union (2006-2007 & 2007- 2008). He is actively involved in his local community by being volunteer Emergency Responder for the British Red Cross, and he recently joined the West Midlands Police Force as volunteer Special Constable. Vasilis studies Political Science with International Relations and French at Aston University in Birmingham. He speaks Greek, English, French, Albanian and Latin.

Interresting links selected by our national ambassador:

About Studies:

Youthinformation.com
Information and advice on a range of matters, including education, employment and training, the environment, family and relationships, health, housing, justice, money, and sport and leisure. Provided by the National Youth Agency.
http://www.youthinformation.com [EN]

British Council – Education information sheets
You can download these information sheets, which provide practical advice on all areas of studying in the UK. They cover types of courses, choosing the right course for you, living and studying in the UK, and information by academic subject area.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-education-information-sheets.htm [EN]

Learndirect
If you want to gain a new skill or qualification but don't know where to start, search this database. Whatever you fancy learning, whatever level you want to study at, there's a course out there for you. Go find it!
http://www.learndirect.co.uk [EN][CY]

European Citizenship

Community X Change, European Citizens Panel: www.citizenspanel.eu

Legal Advices

Adviceguide
Online advice on your rights (including civil rights and immigration), consumer affairs, family issues and money matters. You can select information for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

Advice guide for the migrants coming in the UK
http://www.migrantgateway.eu/. In fact, this "migrant gateway" is part of a bigger project called "Advice for Life": http://www.afl.org.uk/

Community Legal Service
If you need help with a legal problem, try this site. Find a lawyer, call the free helpline for advice, or have a look at the online advice. Information applies to England and Wales, but there are links to Scottish Legal Aid Board and Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission as well.
http://www.clsdirect.org.uk

General

Connexions
If you need advice on money, housing, studying, careers, getting active, health or relationships, then this site's a good place to start. If you live in England, you can also get in touch with a Personal Adviser in your local area who will be able to help you further.
http://www.connexions-direct.com [EN]

UK in brief: