FROM PORTUGAL TO SLOVENIA - A JOURNEY OF INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND NETWORKING
My journey in the Erasmus + program in Slovenia has been an incredible adventure, full of discoveries, new friendships and enriching experiences. Initially, I entered this program thanks to the Etic Algarve in Portugal, where I studied Digital Marketing and Social Media. After developing a project during the course, I was selected for this unique opportunity, which has been truly rewarding in every aspect.
From the moment I arrived in Slovenia, every day was a new adventure. From trips to the market to exploring the magic of Ljubljana, living in an apartment with my peers has become a routine full of unforgettable moments.
Raznolikost mesta s posebnimi predeli je res fascinantna, saj me spominja na Portugalsko, Moldavijo in Anglijo hkrati. Tukajšnje izkušnje segajo od jazzovskih koncertov do okušanja balkanskih jedi, ki zagotavljajo pravo kulturno pustolovščino. Poleg tega mi je možnost raziskovanja sosednjih mest, kot sta Bled in Benetke, pa tudi Budimpešte, Bratislave in Dunaja, razširila obzorja in obogatila moje razumevanje sveta.
Furthermore, at the agency where I am interning, Pika Digital, I have been greeted with warm hospitality. The people here are incredibly friendly and welcoming and I feel truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet them. Each team member has been a source of inspiration and knowledge and I am constantly impressed by their dedication and professionalism.
This experience has been a true blessing, enriching not only my academic and professional journey but also my personal life.
Since arriving, in addition to the adventures and new friendships, I have had the rewarding opportunity to contribute to a local non-governmental organization, Inštitut Središče Zagovorništva, assisting with their social media activities. This experience has not only provided me with a sense of personal fulfillment but has also enhanced my professional skills. One of the highlights was seeing one of my creatives featured on the Slovenian page of the European Union website, validating the impact of my work in this global community.
Reflecting on what I have gained so far, it is evident that this experience transcends academic boundaries. Erasmus has not only enriched my resume but also enriched my life. The opportunity to explore new cultures, deepen my understanding of the world and establish global connections is truly invaluable.
Therefore, if I were to suggest to another young person to follow in my footsteps, I would say with complete conviction: do it! Erasmus is a transformative journey that will expand your horizons, challenging you to grow personally and professionally. The experiences I have had here in Slovenia and beyond are truly unforgettable and I am confident that anyone who embarks on this program will have stories to tell and lessons to learn that will last a lifetime.
Mihaela Badia
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