Leandra, Germany 

 The creative aspects, such as painting or creating the videos were also something I really appreciated. Besides that, there was a good variety of activities and it never got boring! The exhibition in Oberhausen for example  was very touching and I think that it made many of us reflect on our own actions and think about what we can improve in our everyday life. 

 I made some great new friends too and who knows, maybe we will see each other again one day. J I also think that this project would not have been possible without the collaboration of us students and the teachers. It is a great sign that something like this can happen, even in times like these. That and obviously the ecological aspects, is why this project is so important and I am glad that I could be a part of it. 

Maya Schley, Germany 

Luis Zabel, Germany 

Hannah Bilstein, Germany 

For me, this has been the most important and valuable objective of this project. To get to know other students from other countries and to learn more about their way of living. I must confess I was quite nervous travelling to Romania in 2019 being 13 years old at that time. But arriving there and receiving a warm welcome made it an ultimately and utmost, unforgettable experience for me. 

It was great to experience how fast we established a team atmosphere and were able to work and have fun together. Everybody immediately felt welcome – everybody was welcome. 

Apart from this team experience I learned a lot about our planet and potential ways how to save it. We had a lot of good discussions in our work groups. It was not unexpected but still interesting to realize that the students from the different countries had different views on the environmental topics and everybody brought their view into the discussions. 

This project was the perfect mix of theory and real life. Throughout the weeks we worked on environmental related subjects, combined it with several excursions in the nature and enjoyed our leisure time together. We made campfires, ate typical Romanian food and climbed up the 533 steps to the top of the Cologne cathedral - only to name some of the occasions we had a lot of fun together. 

Overall, I am so glad I had the chance to participate in the Erasmus project. I can say, I did not just meet other students, I made new friends in this project. I improved my English skills a lot and sustainability has become an implicit part of my way of thinking from now on. 

-Mats Bäcker, Germany 

 

My journey with this project startet in october 200? when I flew to Rumänia. This journey was so crazy, beautifull and exciting that I still remember everything as like I would have been last week there. I met so many people and got to know their culture, that is so different than ours. I learned a lot about water, where it comes from and how to consume it in an environment friendly way. 

 

During the corona pandemy I learned a lot with the German Team together about nature and how to protect her. I use a lot of that knowledge in my freetime and at home and try to help the nature everywhere I can. 

 

Last week the teams from the other countries came to Germany. It was one of the best experiences in my life! My friend and me from Germany made so many new friends, especially with the Rumänia and Italy guys. We learned so much about the 17 sustainable development goals. Now we try to do our best to let those goals come true. 

 

I am so thankfull that I got the opportunity to be part of this project! I hope many other students will get this opportunity and can experience how great it is to be part of such an amazing international family. 

Eva Götzelmann, Germany  

 

It was not the greatest start, because of the delayed flight. But already at the first day I noticed that the project was better than I  expected. I had good conversations to the other exchange students. The program was also really nice and I  learned many new things. The paintings were a good way to occupy with the environment and the other students were also animated to think about this topic. My guest student told me he enjoyed the time in Germany and he liked all the big cities, malls and the other stuff. We had an great time together and  I will miss the time with my student. I improved my Englisch on a easy way. Altogether I would say that this time was one my best experience I ever did. Thanks to Mrs Neuwöhner and the team for organizing this project. 

Lino Fuhrländer, Germany 

 

2019- I wanted to have the experience of an international-student-project. So, I signed up and got chosen to work on the Erasmus+Project. 

First stop of our Ark: Romania. I was not there but during the online exchanges during the lockdown times while Covid 19 pandemic, I just found good friends there too.  

2020- The pandemic did not allow us to travel! So, we decide to meet our partners via Teams. 

2021- Pandemic goes on! We were still not allowed to travel but we as students communicated easily over chat-apps. 

2022- Now it went interesting! We are allowed to travel again!!! First a group of students with their  teachers were sent to Latvia. Second another group, me included, were sent to Pland, Cracow. Where I made friendships that will hold hopefully for ever. 

I learned a lot about speaking English in multiple situations which made a lot of fun. Also, I get more knowledge about the other cultures what will help me in future situations to decide wisely. There are already plans made to meet each other again and to communicate up into the far future.  

I made good friends in Romania in Poland in Latvia, Norway and in Italy. 

All in all, I am so grateful that it was possible for me to made so much precious experience that I will never forget in my entire life 

Felix Reichenbach, Germany 

Esther Heerstraßen, Germany 

 

Despite Corona, which put so many building blocks in our way, it was a great success. I think every single participant will always remember it and think back to so many beautiful moments. 

 

From these 3 years I have learned a lot about our wrong behavior towards the environment, but also how we can change this. I was able to visit and get to know other countries and make friends for life.  

A wonderful time. Thank you for letting me be a part of the Erasmus family. 

Thank you very much. 

 

Nike Brünger, Germany