My Erasmus stay lasted five weeks, which I spent in the small village of Krenglbach, near Wels in the north of Austria. In Wels I attended a private Franciscan Gymnasium, which has a great team of teachers and students. The teachers were always willing to help me with everything, which made my whole stay very easy.
At first it was challenging to understand the classes and the teaching, but I got better with each passing day. Besides the school environment, the daily communication with my host family helped me a lot with my German. I stayed with a nice family of five, and since there are many holidays in Austria in May, we often went on trips or played sports. The family even took me to Budapest where they have relatives.
As for accommodation and food, I couldn't have asked for a better family. I will miss Austria and this family very much. I am grateful for this experience because I was able to improve my German, meet new people and experience something new.
We asked...
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Why would you recommend your classmates to participate in the Erasmus+ programme and what advice would you have for them?
Because it's a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people and experience a different culture. In terms of advice, I think it's important not to be afraid to speak the language. Even if it seems difficult at the beginning, with time you will talk yourself out of it, the words will start to automatically jump out at you and you will start to understand everything better.
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How did this experience affect you in terms of personal development?
As well as improving my German and experiencing a new culture, I also got rid of the fear of travelling alone. I had fears of being all alone in a strange country with strange people, in a city I didn't know at all, but all these fears and anxieties were much bigger in my head than in reality. I love travelling and experiencing new places and cultures, and this experience has reassured me that I can rely on myself. It has also definitely motivated me to keep traveling and exploring new countries.
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How would you describe your typical day?
Classes started, except on Wednesdays, at 7:45. I had breakfast with my family in the morning and had a great advantage because the bus stop was only 3 minutes from the house. When we had afternoon classes, I bought my lunch in the cafeteria, otherwise I ate lunch with my family. If we didn't have afternoon classes, I either went to town in the afternoon or played sports with my family. I had dinner with my family again, and that was the end of my day.
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