Thanks to the project I have met many amazing people from different parts of Europe and not only, who gladly shared their experiences and knowledge with me. The participants of the project were extremely nice, welcoming, and eager to help…
The “Say No To Racism” project was my first Erasmus+ trip. I didn’t know what to expect and before leaving, there were a lot of second thoughts in my head
that were quickly gone. Thanks to the project I have met many amazing people from different parts of Europe and not only, who gladly shared their experiences and knowledge with me. The participants of the project were extremely nice, welcoming, and eager to help.
The project taught me a lot of formal and non-formal methods of teaching, which I will happily use in the future. This experience also taught me to be even more open and empathetic towards others. In addition to theoretical and practical activities, we also took part in some trips, the most memorable of which was the one to the picturesque Saint
Anna Lake, where I had the best opportunity to admire the beauty of Romanian nature.
I am extremely grateful for this experience and the opportunity to take part in the project. I would very much like to thank the Polish team that was very closely-knit and helpful, and all the other countries that took part in the project, as well as the organisers for stitching everything up.
I think the biggest advantage of such a project is such an easy opportunity to meet many wonderful people and visit many unobvious places.
Dominik, youth exchange, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania–Say no to racism: „No one is born hating another person”
Thanks to the topic of the project, which was racism, I learned a lot about the situation and problems in individual countries. I also acquired some soft skills that will definitely pay off in the future…
Participating in the project was an amazing opportunity for me to get out of my comfort zone and an impulse for development. Communicating in English, working in groups and interacting with people from different countries gave me space to learn about an intercultural environment. Thanks to the topic of the project, which was racism, I learned a lot about the situation and problems in individual countries. I also acquired some soft skills that will definitely pay off in the future.
My favorite part of the project were the “intercultural evenings”, during which I had the opportunity to become familiar with the traditions, cuisine and culture of countries such as Azerbaijan, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Georgia, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Moldova. There was an amazing atmosphere during the project. I met many wonderful people who radiated positive energy. We had a chance to integrate during several trips. We visited Lake St. Anna, Dracula’s castle and the city of Brasov. These memories will definitely stay with me for the rest of my life!
I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in this project. I would especially like to thank the LEVEL UP foundation, which gave me the opportunity to broaden my horizons. I am also grateful to the Polish group for creating an almost family-like, supportive atmosphere:))
Izabela, youth exchange, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania–Say no to racism: „No one is born hating another person”
The thing I liked the most was the steep hidden tunnel that led to a terrace with a view of the mountains and the city. Our group was lucky because it was the first day of snow in Romania and we threw snowballs at each other near the castle…
A few days ago I returned from one of the best Erasmus+ projects I have ever been on. The “Say No To Racism” project took part at the beginning of November in Romania, specifically in the small picturesque town of Sfantu Gheorghe. There, I met a lot of surprising people who were active, nice and likeable. Together with them, I participated in engaging activities that broadened our knowledge of acceptance and racism. The workshops also used music and art, for example, we made our own anti-racism song or spoke to a local musician who appeared on “Got Talent”.
I have very positive memories of the organisers, they always listened to our suggestions and were in constant contact with us.
During the project, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Brasov which is home to Romania’s most famous monument – Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. It was beautiful and surprising. The thing I liked the most was the steep hidden tunnel that led to a terrace with a view of the mountains and the city. Our group was lucky because it was the first day of snow in Romania and we threw snowballs at each other near the castle. This is one of the moments I will remember best. I would like to thank all of the project’s participants, with whom I was always able to laugh, and most of all our facilitator Eva, who spent these few wonderful days with us.
I would encourage people willing to take part in an exchange by telling them about my positive memories, my best moments and the skills I have gained from the projects. This is how I recommend the projects to my friends.
Maja, youth exchange, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania–Say no to racism: „No one is born hating another person
The project I took part in, was unique not only because of the place but also due to its international atmosphere. I met people from different countries, such as Armenia, Italy, Georgia, Czechia, and Portugal….
My memories from the Erasmus+ exchange in Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania, are full of positive emotions and experiences that I am going to remember forever. The project I took part in, was unique not only because of the place but also due to its international atmosphere. I met people from different countries, such as Armenia, Italy, Georgia, Czechia, and Portugal. Thanks to that, I could exchange experiences and get to know other cultures, which was very enriching.
As a result of this project, I not only learned new skills but also developed my ability to work in an international team. Working with people from different parts of Europe has been a valuable lesson in tolerance and understanding other cultures. What have I learnt? Above all, better communication in an international environment and how to work in a group where everybody has a different approach to problems.
I met many inspiring people with whom I still keep in touch to this day. I had the opportunity to talk to people with different life and work perspectives, which allowed me to broaden my horizons. For me, the biggest surprise in Romania was the open attitude of locals towards foreigners. Even though I didn’t speak Romanian, I was met with a lot of kindness and help from the local people. What also surprised me was how important tradition and culture were for them; it was present in every aspect of their lives.
The organisers of the LEVEL UP project provided us with support at every stage of the exchange. Before we left, we received all the information about the programme, transport and accommodation. During our stay, we were in constant contact with the coordinators who helped us solve any problems. After the exchange was over, we were not left without any help either – the organisers made sure that our impressions and experiences were fully included in the reports. The biggest barrier I encountered was insufficient knowledge of the Romanian language, but with the help of other participants and local people, I managed to overcome this difficulty.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this project. Thanks to it, I broadened my professional and personal skills, met amazing people and gained precious memories. I would like to thank the LEVEL UP organisers for their support and for making it possible for me to take part in this unique adventure!
I would encourage others on international trips, stressing how enormous benefits they bring for personal and professional development. Such trips allow you to broaden your horizons, develop your linguistic skills, build international relationships, grow as a person, and gain in your career. Yes, I recommend the projects to my peers.
Maryia, youth exchange, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania–Say no to racism: „No one is born hating another person”
The classes, although they concerned serious issues, took place in a nice and friendly atmosphere where everyone could feel safe. Within a few days, I met so many wonderful people who became close to me, for which I am very grateful…
The project in Romania was the perfect opportunity for me to get to know the local culture and people, which is what I care about most when traveling. The ‘Say no to racism’ youth exchange was also a mixture of many completely different nationalities. Classes with such a diverse group made it possible to break down certain stereotypes and understand the realities of life in the countries of other participants. Sharing our own experiences showed that we all struggle with similar problems, especially when it comes to tolerance in society. We touched on the issue of broadly understood culture, focusing on discrimination caused by difference. The topic of the project was also related to the role of music as one of the ways to fight racism, we even created our own songs :D. The classes, although they concerned serious issues, took place in a nice and friendly atmosphere where everyone could feel safe. Within a few days, I met so many wonderful people who became close to me, for which I am very grateful. It is thanks to such company that the days spent in Romania will remain in my memory for a long time. Together with the rest of the participants, we took advantage of the fact that the project took place in an extremely picturesque region of Transylvania. The organizers provided us with trips to St. Anna Lake and the famous Bran Castle. We also had the opportunity to see the beautiful city of Brasov.
Nadia, youth exchange, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania–Say no to racism: „No one is born hating another person”
From Day 1, we started meeting young adults from 10+ different nationalities and through activities started learning about impact of racism, and discrimination in different countries and outlook and perspectives of different age groups and nationalities…
It was a beautiful experience from the start. We landed in Bucharest, took a cozy snowy train ride to the small, quaint town of Sfantu Gheorge. From Day 1, we started meeting young adults from 10+ different nationalities and through activities started learning about impact of racism, and discrimination in different countries and outlook and perspectives of different age groups and nationalities.
We also got a chance to showcase our local traditions, through the means of dancing, food and memes. Quite fortunately, we also got firsthand experience of Romanian hospitality by visiting local towns as part of trips organised by the hosting organisation, and all in all, it was a great learning opportunity to learn about European inclusion values and Romanian culture.
Vijayant, youth exchange, Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania-Say no to racism: „No one is born hating another person”
