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Erasmus: A Journey of Personal Growth and Discovery

Going on an Erasmus means opening the door to a whole new world: different cities and languages, discovering new cultures and traditions, and experiences that foster your growth in many ways

Erasmus is a program that started in 1987, aiming to promote cultural exchange among students, a European Union student mobility program which, since  2014, has been known as Erasmus+. It is not just a simple intercultural exchange program: it is an experience that goes beyond school. Erasmus+ is not only about studying, but also about personal growth: it is an opportunity to challenge yourself, learn new things, and discover who you are in a different context. In addition to cultural enrichment, Erasmus encourages responsibility, as it pushes you to step out of your comfort zone and to adapt to every situation, helping you to build greater self-confidence and personal autonomy. During your experience, you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your language skills, but the most interesting part is the social dimension: meeting students from different European countries and experiencing new emotions.

My Experience!

In mid-November 2024, together with four of my schoolmates, I had the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ project “Bidusa,” for a week, an experience that took us to Narva in Estonia. Everything began on November 18th, when our Erasmus adventure in Estonia officially started. After arriving in Tallinn, we were warmly welcomed at the IVKHK vocational school in Narva. There, we met students and teachers from Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Croatia, with whom we shared enthusiasm and curiosity from the very beginning. On the first day, we visited the school and started working with Weka software, which allowed us to analyze data and collaborate in small groups to solve complex problems. The next day, we moved to Tallinn for an excursion combining history and technology: walking through the historic city center let us discover the beauty and culture of the country. The most interesting experience was visiting the largest data centre in the Baltic States, where we could see up close how data is managed and how fundamental it is in our daily lives. In the following days, we participated in creative and technological workshops, such as upcycling and 3D modeling, which allowed us to appreciate the combination of sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, a formative and stimulating experience. Working in groups with foreign students taught us how important cooperation is, even between people from different cultures.

The Erasmus experience in Estonia was a unique opportunity for my personal and cultural growth. Beyond technical skills, I learned to collaborate, respect other cultures, and communicate in English with greater confidence. Finally, I took with me the connections, emotions, and memories of an experience that truly enriched me and that I will never forget!

  1. Maria Pia Di Girolamo

    Gran bel lavoro! Complimenti ❤️ Siamo in attesa e curiosi

  2. Bonafede Concetta

    Braviiiii.!!!! Al più presto altri lavori

  3. Ida Mariolo

    L’apertura di questa sezione in lingua inglese è molto interessante e stimolante

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