A number of aspects of the course were not new to me as I have had over 20 years of experience designing projects and setting up student exchanges. However, taking into account what I mentioned above, a slight, yet important change will take place.

What I would suggest Rita, the course leader, to consider is to incorporate the view of non-westerners, why not Philip??, since the focal point of internationalization, funded by Erasmus is of course very western. The world entirely of course, is not.

 The course exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Before this course I´d never been in a training where there are the useful lessons, studying, experiencing, analyzing and reflecting so well planned into fun activities.

For me, the strengths of the course were:

 

·        Well planned activities and smooth moving between subjects

·        Unforgettable experiences

·        Analyzing yourself

·        Finding my personal and cultural identity and after that diving into the local culture through experience

·        Our host and team members

·        Different work places

·        Discussions

·        The materials and work we are going to take home with us

Rita could talk about everything that surrounded us, wherever we were. So the work she had done before hosting us was very remarkable

The only thing I could think of is maybe I would have liked to know beforehand what the traditional cuisine here is. But I’m ready to try new things, so almost everything was very delicious and it comes down to my personal preferences. Trying to live without the three CCC-s, and feels much better. Thanks, Rita!

 

The advise for a future participant would be, if possible, come one or two days earlier to get used to the time difference. Secondly bring a sun cream and anti-mosquito spray. You don’t need anything warm or long-sleeved, except a raincoat. If possible, for accommodation choose a bangalo. They are very nice, private and comfortable. 

Going to miss Guadeloupe! 
Mariann