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Caitlin

My name is Caitlin, I’m 22 and I’m a final year French student at the University of Liverpool. Doing the course that I do, learning French, and immersing myself in French studies every day, I always knew my year abroad was looming—and not in a good way. It hung...

Alice

Activities during the “Water for Life” Project in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Umbria, Italy. Rainwater harvesting In 2015, the World Economic Forum declared the water crises to be the top global risk facing the planet over the next decade. At the same time, the global...

Francesca

When in Paris, do as the Parisians do… up to a point During my third year at university in England, I did a work placement in Paris with Erasmus+. It feels like a lifetime ago; however, when I think back on my university years, it has increasingly become the highlight...

Harry

Mono Cafe A big part of my project involved running a winter cafe (known as the Mono Cafe) alongside another EVS volunteer. We served an array of food and drinks and it gave us a great opportunity to get to know some of the locals whilst also practising some of our...

Jessica

Hello, I am Jessica. I grew up in the south of Wales, in a small valley but later moved to Cornwall for college. I have always wanted to live as close to nature as possible. This EVS project is in a small animal rescue park, in the middle of the countryside Italy but...

Jess

Volunteering in Hungary through the European Solidarity Corps has been a real privilege. Helping those who come from different and sometimes disadvantaged backgrounds, is so fulfilling and ultimately reminds us that despite our differences, our humanity brings us...

Melih

I am Melih from Germany and Turkey. I was born in Turkey and came to Germany on European Voluntary Service in 2005 when I was 18. That’s why I see both countries as my home. Currently I am living and working in Maastricht (the Netherlands). When my sports...

Viviana

I’m Viviana, from Turin, Italy. I’m an EVS volunteer in one of the most amazing places in England, the Lake district. I’m working as a volunteer at The Lakes District Calvert Trust Stables, a center specializing in outdoor activities for people with...

Nurjahan Ema

MYSELF/CULTURE When we move to a different country there are few things that happen when we try to relate to the culture. We often choose to challenge it, oppose it, go along with it, and adapt to it. I have been living in the UK for three years now, believing in...

Jenny

Despite having an Erasmus experience under my belt, and also taking part in an IVS workcamp, my first Erasmus+ experience was a whole new education in international opportunities. After stumbling across the first EuroPeers UK training course back in the summer of...

Erika

Let’s go back to 2017. My 11th year in school was nearly finished and I did not have any plans for the summer… But… I knew one thing- I – wanted to experience something different, new and inspiring! And at that moment I arrived at an idea to go abroad alone (I mean...

Kat

If I could go back to August the 19th 2018, the day before I boarded a plane to study in Stockholm for a year I would tell my past self to relax. To swap the chaotic butterflies in her stomach for excitement because everything is going to work out. She is about...

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