Before coming to Lecce, I was either a student who learned in preparation for exams and had knowledge about things which have little meaning for the future, or I was a cashier who smalltalked with customers and learned how to handle those who are ignorant and unfriendly. Being a volunteer, however, is a different experience. […]
Michelle in Lecce, Italy // 2nd Report Read More »
The time has come and my volunteering year is coming to an end. I have roughly 1 month left here in Skopje, so it is about time to reflect a little bit on the past months and how they were treating me. In the past weeks I had to say good bye to so many
Till in Skopje, North Macedonia // 4th Report Read More »
It’s been more than a year ago when I came out of Skopje Airport, when a tough-looking grey haired man that later turned out to be the loveliest guy on earth was waiting for me there, when he told me in the taxi that it’s not obligatory to wear a seatbelt at the backseat ,
Chris in Skopje, North Macedonia // Final Report Read More »
Olá! I am Charlotte, 19 years old and I moved with ESC from the cold Bremen to the equally cold (but sunnier) Beirã at the end of October. Here I live with my roommate in a small house, directly opposite the café “Bernardos” (highly recommended). Before writing about my personal experience, let me first give
Charlotte in Beirã, Portugal // 1st Report Read More »
Time flies and now I find myself in the beginning of 2022 with a bit more than 3 monthly left in Greece. Covid is still around and keeps us busy especially with the cold weather. But I guess there are better days to come (Covid-wise), at least when the weather gets warmer again… Hopefully. Since
Miriam in Thessaloniki, Greece // 3rd Report Read More »
Isn’t it confusing when you know that you have just a fixed time in a country. So in fact you know that it is an insertion in your actual life but in the same time it becomes your actual life. For me, Antonia the 19 years-old German volunteer, this time in Macedonia was a solution
Antonia in Skopje, North Macedonia // 4th Report Read More »
The project “Wild Nature” was an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange with a focus on sustainability and climate change related topics. It was held from November 20 to November 28, 2021 in Lanjáron, Spain. Including Germany a total of four countries participated with about five to six participants per country. Most participants have already been interested in
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Wild Nature” in Lanjáron, Spain Read More »
This is my second report, the final report, what to say, this experience was very formative both from a personal and professional point of view, I met fantastic people who accompanied me along my path and who are still part of my life and I hope they will be part of it forever. Together with
Giacomo in Bremen, Germany // Final Report Read More »
hello once again! Some months have passed since I last wrote some lines on my volunteering experience, so I decided to come back and add some more before i say goodbye as a volunteer. Two months ago I finished my project as a Social Media manager and youth worker in LidiceHaus Jugendbildungstätte. As you might
Ionut in Bremen, Germany // Final Report Read More »
“To write or to procrastinate a bit more” is a thought that arises in my mind next to the feeling of wanting to stay coddled in a warm blanket for a little longer. It’s a feeling I am very familiar with from all of the years, spent studying, writing projects and finishing applications. But still
Sanja in Bremen, Germany // 1st Report Read More »
