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Why did I decide to participate in the Erasmus+ program? Why do I think this program is important?

I decided to join Erasmus+ programme because I want to gain new experience, learn more about my future profession, and see how people work in another country. A two-week internship abroad is a great chance to develop new skills, meet new people, and become more confident and independent. I think Erasmus+ is important because it connects people from different cultures, helps us learn from each other, and gives us opportunities to grow – both personally and professionally. 

How do we relate our professional role to environmental care?

During my internship at Žmergo in Opatija, I started to understand how my professional role can actually be connected to environmental care. Žmergo is an organization that focuses on protecting the environment and promoting sustainable living, so everything they do is somehow related to nature and taking care of our planet. Even though I study business administration, I realized that my work can still make a difference.

For example, in business administration, we learn about organization, planning, and communication — and those skills are really important for any environmental project. Helping with different tasks at Žmergo showed me that you don’t have to be a scientist or an activist to care about the environment; even in business, we can make responsible choices and support eco-friendly projects. I learned that every role matters when it comes to creating positive change. Working with Žmergo made me more aware of how businesses and organizations can be sustainable, and it inspired me to think about the environment in everything I do, both professionally and personally.

What were our expectations before arriving, and how was the arrival?

Before arriving, I honestly didn’t know exactly what to expect from the Erasmus+ program. I was super excited but also a bit nervous, even though I was going with my friends. We talked a lot about what it might be like. Meeting new people, seeing a new country, and having the chance to learn and grow. I really hoped to improve my English, learn to communicate better, and become a bit more independent. I also just wanted to have a good time and make memories that I’d never forget.

When we finally arrived, everything felt so new and exciting. The trip itself was fun because I had my friends with me, and we couldn’t stop talking about how crazy it was that we were actually doing this. When we got there, the city looked amazing, the people were really friendly, and the atmosphere was so different from home. Even though we were tired, we were too excited to care. We explored, laughed a lot, and tried to take everything in. It felt like the start of something really special. Not just a school trip, but a real experience that would help us grow and see the world from a different perspective.

Why did I decide to participate in the Erasmus+ program? Why do I think this program is important?

I decided to participate in the  Erasmus+ program because I wanted to experience living and studying in a different country, improve my language and communication skills, and meet people from different cultures. I believe this program is important because it promotes international cooperation, understanding, and personal growth. It gives young people the   opportunity to learn new perspectives and independence, and gain valuable experience that will help them in their career.

How do we relate our professional role to environmental care?

During my internship at Žmergo in Opatija I realized that my professional role can also be connected to environmental protection. Although I study  business administration I understood that business can also contribute to sustainability. I learned that in every field of work we can make responsible choices, support eco-friendly projects and thus contribute to positive change.

What were our expectations before arriving, and how was the arrival?

Before arriving we expected to meet new people, learn new skills and experience  a different culture. We were a bit nervous but also very excited about the opportunity. When we arrived we were warmly welcomed and everything went smoothly. The friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings made us feel comfortable right away.

Name: Daniel Oláh

Age: 18
City/country: Rimavské Janovce, Slovakia
School: Business Academy (secondary business school)
Hobbies: Football, music, gaming
Favorite music style: Rap, alternative rock
Animal I identify with: Wolf

Why did I decide to participate in the Erasmus+ program? To gain work experience, see new places, learn about life and work in a different country

Why do I think this program is important? Its important because its an opportunity for people to experience working and living in a different country, its an opportunity to gain and learn something new

How do we relate our professional role to environmental care? What were our expectations before arriving, and how was the arrival? My expectations were gaining work experience, learning new stuff and also improving the skills i already have. I also hoped to meet new people, see beautiful places and have a good time

Name: Tobias Vilhan

Age: 18
City/country: Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia
School: Business academy OAKA-RS
Hobbies: PC games, IT technology, cars
Favorite music style: Rap music, sometimes rock/metal
Animal I identify with: Donkey

Why did I decide to participate in the Erasmus+ program? Why do I think this program is important? I signed up for Erasmus+ to get to know Croatian culture and nature, earn practice and skills.

How do we relate our professional role to environmental care? By modelling our eco friendly habits and learning and sharing things I learn at Udruga Zmergo. Basically increase public awareness of the organization.