Silla

November marks the arrival of colder weather: temperatures drop, the days grow shorter, and the transition toward winter becomes noticeable. Despite the change in climate, activities at the center continue regularly. At the same time, it becomes clear that the end of my journey is approaching, naturally starting a countdown toward the final weeks. As

October was definitely a month to remember, full of activities and special moments at the center. The days were filled with different experiences, starting with the therapy with birds, an activity that created a lot of curiosity and amazement among the participants. The direct contact with these majestic animals offered everyone a unique chance to

June arrived bringing with it the true summer heat the kind that wraps around you from the morning and doesn’t let go until late in the evening. The days felt endless, bright, almost infinite. And right in the middle of this slow, sun-drenched atmosphere, I experienced one of the most meaningful moments of the past

May marks the beginning of the warmth, a time that heralds summer and invites us to embrace the outdoors, explore new destinations, and enjoy the company of loved ones. This year, for me, the month of May meant so much more: it was the perfect moment to explore Valencia and share this experience with my

The training experience at the hostel in Lekaroz was intense and engaging, characterized by a combination of educational activities, moments of socialization, and personal discoveries. The journey began with a long trip to Pamplona, followed by the arrival at the hostel, where I got to know the other participants through interactive games and convivial evenings.

As my time in Spain has finished and I have returned my country almost a month ago. I find myself reflecting on this incredible journey—one filled with growth, challenges, and unforgettable moments. What started as an exciting opportunity to explore a new culture, engage in meaningful work, and step outside of my comfort zone has

This month felt slower and more reflective—definitely a rollercoaster of emotions, but in a good way. I spent a lot of time thinking about what’s next for me and trying to figure out opportunities for the coming year. At the start of the month, I found myself spending most of my time at home. The

To be honest, the beginning of this month was very similar to other ones, with lots of gatherings, settling back into Valencia, and more. However, this month, La DANA hit Valencia and nearby villages, and I want to talk about it in this blog. As someone living in Silla, we were lucky not to face

August always feels like a transitional month for me, but September has a unique energy. Perhaps because of school years starting in September, it feels more like the start of a new year than January ever does. This year, as summer came to a close, I found myself preparing for new beginnings—both personally and professionally.

At the beginning of this month, my brother from Poland visited me. I felt like a tourist in the city again as we went around visiting places. I appreciated that he came to see me after a very long time. We spent some time together in Madrid and Valencia. He also visited me in Silla,

This month has been very different from other months. It was full of Erasmus events, travels, meetings with old friends, and encounters with completely new people, all while spending a lot of time together. Spoiler alert: this one will be much longer than the others because I don’t want to miss any part of it.

Hello again, It’s hard to believe that it’s been 6 months here. Unlike other months, I didn’t have as many mobility activities; however, it was full of reflections and time spent with myself. But most importantly, I had my first-ever birthday celebration abroad. I had the chance to celebrate my birthday on the beach with

This month, I had an opportunity to dive deep into team dynamics and participate in various team-building activities with my team. This experience helped me understand not only the hands-on aspects but also the significance of the support team working in the background and the balance between the two.  Together with the team, I had

Hola! Just like in previous months, this month was filled with its share of highs and lows, along with a mix of emotions. The beginning of the month was rather typical, with the days flowing by in a somewhat monotonous manner, mostly focused on my tasks and spending time with my flatmates. I appreciated this

Hola! It’s been 3 months since I started my journey, and I can confidently say that this month has been the most fulfilling so far. I’ve probably spent more time on the road than at home, but every moment has been worth it. My month began with a visit to my friend in Barcelona, who

Hello again, It has been 2 full months since I’ve been here. The flow of time is so relative for me; sometimes I feel, “Oh, it’s been 2 full months, and I haven’t done anything,” and sometimes “it’s been just 2 months, and I have more than enough time.” I’m not sure if everyone is

Hello everyone! I am Burcu, I am from Türkiye, and I have just started my one-year volunteering journey in Silla, Valencia. Although packing and saying goodbye to my friends and family were not the easiest, I am thrilled to be here. It’s been almost a month since I started this journey, and in this blog,

On the first week I went with a group of youngsters from Agres to Brussels through Paris on an adventurous bus trip. I saw a lot of inspiring things, how the intitutes od the European Union work and made me feel more European, we visited the Atomium, the Minieurope, the Parlamentarium, and other institutes as

I spent my 1st of November with  Gemma, Alex, Rafeta and Enrique preparing our Halloween lunch with lentil wraps, Halloween pizza and our unique ingredients-swapped poppy seed cake, discovering that my automatic cooking skills are something to be grateful for and appreciated by me. Furthermore a mistake compared to the flow of the original plan

In the castle of Alicante