STORIES 1
STORIES 2
In the middle of the exchange
STORIES 3
EYE, I already miss you
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STORIES 1 - FIRST 15 DAYS OF EYE
Story 1 – Diakite Boubou – The Netherlands
I decided to participate in the EYE program because it offers me the opportunity to train abroad and gain solid experience working alongside a qualified, certified professional.
Story 1 – Morgan Heldt – Portugal
This experience lets me put my biochar project to the test against the operational realities of a working farm.
Story 1 – Lina Verduijn – Spain
I’m learning mostly by doing: joining community life, helping José wherever I can, and simply paying attention.
Story 1 – Andreea Talmacel – Denmark
I decided to apply for the EYE programme mainly out of curiosity and a strong desire to deepen my understanding of European opportunities in the fields of journalism, film and social-impact projects.
Story 1 – Andrea Caputo – Belgium
My experience only started a few weeks ago, but I can already feel its power, both from a professional standpoint and in terms of cultural opportunities and human connections.
Story 1 – Alessia Paolisso – Spain
I am strongly convinced that this journey will play a vital role in both my professional and personal growth.
STORIES 2 - IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXCHANGE
Story 2 – Eddy Mangiaterra – Spain
These three months have been transformative, giving me the practical tools, business perspective, and confidence needed to build and lead my own future entrepreneurial project.
Story 2 – Diakite Boubou – The Netherlands
I believe the program’s objectives are being met. I have noted progress in my technical skills, but—more importantly—in my understanding of how these skills can be translated into a structured professional practice.
Story 2 – Marta Latos – The Netherlands
The exchange is giving me the real practice I needed to connect what I studied in school with everyday work.
Story 2 – Selin Turman – Bulgaria
This is where I feel the objectives of the EYE programme are really coming together for me.
Story 2 – Antonio Laino – Malta
Navigating professional tasks in an international, bilingual environment continues to strengthen my communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability.
Story 2 – Maja Przestrzelska – Italy
I feel that the objectives of the programme are being met, I am getting a lot from the experience.
STORIES 3 - EYE, I ALREADY MISS YOU
Story 3 – Diakite Boubou – The Netherlands
EYE gave me the opportunity to turn knowledge into real experience.
Story 3 – Natalia Markowska – Spain
The EYE exchange was a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience, learn from an experienced translator and better understand the international translation market.
Story 3 – Joanna Majchrowska – Spain
EYE gave me the real-world business experience I needed to turn my teaching passion into a viable language school project.
Story 3 – Federico Casari – Germany
EYE gave me the opportunity to turn an idea into a real professional path.
Story 3 – Carola Hesse – Italy
An intense and rewarding experience that gave me new professional perspectives, practical skills and valuable international connections.
Story 3 – Georgia Karakosta – Portugal
Connecting with a wide range of people significantly expanded my network and opened up new professional and educational opportunities.