For one year, Macedonia felt like a never-ending eternity, but now this eternity is actually over. It was over one month ago that I entered a taxi with happy tears in my eyes. I remember entering the taxi that would bring me to the airport and thinking: “What a beautiful life you have.” So, let’s […]
Clarissa in Skopje, North Macedonia // Final Report Read More »
„I write because it feels like someone is listening. – Or am I finally listening to myself? ” Here we go with my 5th article for “Naturkultur” and it’s hard to realize that it will be the last one. Twelve months filled with ups and downs, new friendships, cultural shocks, challenges, experiences, questions, and a
Antonia in Skopje, North Macedonia // Final Report Read More »
I’m Elisabet, I’m 23 years old and I come from Spain. After finishing University I had the necessity of moving to another Country. On the 26th of October I arrived in Bremen, Germany, my new adventure started and I didn´t imagine how much this experience would change me. I’m working with Jokes, the circus schule,
Elisabet in Bremen // 1st Report Read More »
Where do I start an essay of summarizing all my feelings, experiences and the changes this volunteering has brought into my life? To be honest, I feel like this is a harder nut to crack than writing for grades, even though this time I do not have to count the words, cite wise quotes or
Emöke in Bremen // 1st Report Read More »
Recently, someone asked me “if you knew what your life will be here before coming, would you have chosen to go anyway?”. I did not know immediately how to answer this question. I had to take a step back. What I can say for sure is that I do not regret at all joining this
Lou in Bremen // 1st Report Read More »
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 »
