I studied English and working in a bar here - it was my goal to learn this specialty. I took place from mid-February to mid-April. I received a very warm welcome literally when I got off the bus when I arrived in Athens. They also supported me throughout my studies and literally guided me through the entire stage of my stay here: from signing a contract to being discharged from an internship. and I have always felt support and help from the curators responsible for my presence. I had to live in a very quiet, good part of the city, very far from my place of study and work. the room in the apartment was fully equipped with everything necessary, the household appliances were new and clean. The plan of my daily activities was perfectly drawn up. That's why I could plan my vacation to explore the sights of the city and museums. interactions with colleagues, teamwork, and their patient explanations really touched me. I studied without strain, very willingly, they are professional workers and friendly young people. They spoke excellent English, so it was very useful for me to improve my English by practicing it every day.

I was lucky to have a very good working relationship with my colleagues, and I learned a lot from them: how to greet and receive clients correctly; prepare the workplace for work and correctly pour drinks in standard proportions; distinguish between ways to mix cocktails; choose the necessary bottles of alcohol quickly, there are many others; not forget to wash the workplace immediately after preparing individual portions for customers; customer billing, etc., etc. The boss's favorable attitude towards my learning attempts and my mistakes. In general, the entire Greek population is extremely friendly and always ready to help people. It was easy to adapt to the rhythm of life here, and everything is easy here, thanks to the universal atmosphere and the mentality of the population. The proximity of the city to the sea amazed me, of course! In two months, I haven't seen everything I would like to see, because the volume of cultural life here is so great that it's impossible to cover even 3 years of living in the capital. I am very grateful to those who welcomed me here, who supported me in this endeavor. Very well-coordinated and smart work! I highly recommend doing an internship in this wonderful corner of the earth, in this cultural capital! special thanks to Erasmus Greece, which undertook such a difficult task - to receive workers and specialists from different countries. It's a hard job that commands immense respect.

I have only good impressions, only positive emotions and wonderful memories of this period in my life. I really hope that this wonderful experience will definitely help me in my future existence, in my struggle to continue living my life with dignity professionally.

Firstly, it was not my first time in this country, before this experience, I traveled for tourism only. But this time, it was for work experience. I worked as sale assistant for a company which welcome guests in their properties.

I started this internship without stress or difficulties because my colleagues were benevolent and they taught me so lot during the period. For each problem, they didn’t hesitate to help me. They taught me news skills (check-in/check-out of guests, manage reservations, contact with the different services of company, prepare program for cleaning service….).

Today, at the moment where I am writing this testimonial, I acquired all these skills and I discovered the job of receptionist. I liked to do my best for guests; I liked to exchange with them about the tips in Athens. The company trusted me by giving me the responsibility to open the reception office daily.

When I didn’t work, I traveled inside Greece in order to discover other cities and landscapes. During these six months, I visited lot of places: Athens, Corinth, Loutraki, Nafplio, Chalkida, Patras, Hydra, Kalambaka, Egina, Andros. I discovered some part of Greece’s history and the beauty of each Greek region. I leaved also some Greek traditions and it was very emotional. I had the opportunity to look the military parade for the National Day of the country, I celebrated Easter….

For the next persons who will decide to participate to Erasmus program, don’t hesitate and enjoy this experience! You will have the luck to discover another culture and these traditions.

My team is amazing, im in the breakfast side and love to talk with customers, some are from Greece so i can practice my little vocabulary but also from asia, america, and of course Europe, and sometimes french people (feels like breathing fresh air talking in my language).

I met so much people since i arrived then i have my crew now : France, Germany, Austria or Greece our group is cosmopolitan.

When you live an experience like this, you are feeling fully happy because of the meeting you made. Everyone have a good energy and it's feel great to be surrounded by only good people.

Im feeling confident also now to talk in an other language and keep truing even sometimes i don't find my words.

But now it's the end and the most important is to never forget all the thing you lived on your experience and the opportunities that you have now thanks for this experience.

I would never regret coming to this beautiful country.

ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ, thank you Erasmus+ for giving me a chance to live this.