Slovakia, Team volunteering in Zrebcin

Evaluation by our international participants:

“Slovakia news is especially dear to me, it was my first experience of participating in an exchange program. I got the right and necessary life lesson, developed skills like team work, decision making, became more independent and most importantly English practice.”

“The project introduced me to the citizens of 3 foreign countries and their lifestyle, therefore, made me think about my own identity. I realized that as much as I lived differently in my country, I was so unique. I appreciate my traditions and I realized that integration between young people belonging to foreign countries and cultures is very important.”

“During the group work, I realized that it is necessary to consider other people’s opinion, and without it it is impossible to work effectively.”

“During the project, I learned the responsibility of taking the initiative, finding a way out of difficult situations.”

“During the project I was actively involved and learned important lessons in project management, including time and budget management.”

“Communicating in a foreign language has affected my ability to communicate in my mother tongue. It enhanced my awareness of language structure, grammar and expression. Made me think more and improved my overall communication skills.”

“I learned about taking initiative from challenging situations that required proactive problem – solving and a willingness to step up when needed.”

“Throughout the project, we experienced a process in which we learned to learn together as we did activities that I had never practiced before. Volunteering for the local community and being an active global citizen were developed throughout the project.”

„The project showed me that teamwork is not so easy, but it also united us. As part of the project, I did not expect that they would teach us to ride horses and we would be given the chance to do so, which turned out to be very pleasant because I have been dreaming about it for a long time. I gained experience independently in my life, here I discovered that I was not a bad cook. I think I learned 80% of what I had tasted within the scope of the project. And the project was very useful.”

“Within the framework of the project, we got to know the local residents about their lifestyle and customs, we got to know their culture, language, my perspective on Europe has not changed, I always knew that it was characterized by a high quality of life. And what I saw there surprised me and at the same time made me happy, I would like that day to come soon in our country.”

„The project was very interesting and useful in every way. I met many interesting young people within the project. It was a very good opportunity to travel, I learned to live independently, I learned to save money, travel with minimal money, group work, I got a very good experience. I overcame the language barrier, took up a new sport. This project radically changed my views and plans, towards the positive.”