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Going on the expedition was an \u00bbincredible challenge,\u00ab another added.<\/p>\n<h2>Still possible to join<\/h2>\n<p>Watch some videos from the last Middle East Expedition in 2010<a href=\"http:\/\/middleeastexpedition.org\/what-is-mexp-all-about\/blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\"> here<\/a>. There are still spots available. <\/p>\n<p>All participants must be between 18 and 30 years old and have a passion for the Middle East and its culture, organisers say.<\/p>\n<p>The second workshop will be held on 26 March. <\/p>\n<h2>Write an application<\/h2>\n<p>\u00bbThis is the important one because it is when the groups will be formed\u00ab, the organisers say.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbUnfortunately, there is limited space in the expedition\u00ab, they add. As a result, possible participants must write an application explaining their project and their motivation to join MeXp.<\/p>\n<p>The best applicants will get a seat on the bus trip, which will take place between 3 and 31 July. 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Youth to youth contact is the best way to do this, the group believes.<\/p>\n<h2>Incredible challenge<\/h2>\n<p>The youth of these countries need to know that they have a voice in society and that the future lies with them, the organisers say.<\/p>\n<p>Two people who participated in the trip in 2010 presented their experiences at the workshop.<\/p>\n<p>Their experience was like \u00bba gigantic and fast steam train\u00ab as one said, or \u00bba completely crazy project\u00ab. Going on the expedition was an \u00bbincredible challenge,\u00ab another added.<\/p>\n<h2>Still possible to join<\/h2>\n<p>Watch some videos from the last Middle East Expedition in 2010<a href=\"http:\/\/middleeastexpedition.org\/what-is-mexp-all-about\/blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\"> here<\/a>. There are still spots available. <\/p>\n<p>All participants must be between 18 and 30 years old and have a passion for the Middle East and its culture, organisers say.<\/p>\n<p>The second workshop will be held on 26 March. <\/p>\n<h2>Write an application<\/h2>\n<p>\u00bbThis is the important one because it is when the groups will be formed\u00ab, the organisers say.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbUnfortunately, there is limited space in the expedition\u00ab, they add. As a result, possible participants must write an application explaining their project and their motivation to join MeXp.<\/p>\n<p>The best applicants will get a seat on the bus trip, which will take place between 3 and 31 July. The board and lodging is financed by the Middle East expedition and a sponsors, the NGO Action Aid Denmark (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke). The organisers say they are looking for further funding. 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