Students Share Their Erasmus+ Experience in Poland

Lia Toklikishvili

The Erasmus+ project was a truly special and very interesting experience for me. The project was filled with diverse, enjoyable, and at the same time informative activities that gave us the opportunity to learn a great deal and develop new skills. I especially appreciated the fact that participants were given the freedom to plan various workshops and ice-breaking activities ourselves. This not only encouraged our creativity but also helped build closer relationships and friendships among the participants.

One of the most memorable parts of the project was the cultural evening. Having the opportunity to present Georgia was particularly important to us. We introduced the participants to our country’s history, values, and religion. We told them about the uniqueness of the Georgian script and introduced them to Georgian polyphonic singing. As a symbolic gesture, I wrote the participants’ names in Georgian using our three writing systems and gave them these as keepsakes. The impressions they gained from discovering our culture sparked such strong interest that, throughout the project, participants asked us almost every evening to teach them a new Georgian word, sing a Georgian song, or dance a Georgian dance. It was especially pleasant to see their genuine interest in Georgia and its culture.

Luka Kiparoidze

Going to Poland through the Erasmus+ project was one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable experiences for me. Although this was not my first project of this kind, it will definitely hold a special place among my memories.

The journey was very long and tiring, but in the end I realized that every minute was worth it. The project exceeded all my expectations. We found an incredibly warm and friendly environment, met many interesting people, and had the opportunity to learn about one another’s cultures, traditions, and different ways of life. The cultural evenings were especially memorable. Georgians hosted the first cultural evening, and the happiest moment was when the other participants joined us and began dancing Georgian dances with us. At that moment, I truly felt how culture can bring people closer together, even when we come from different countries and cultural backgrounds. It was an experience that not only taught me many new things but also made me more confident and open.

The final days were especially emotional. There was sadness, hugs, and many promises that this meeting would not be our last. We said goodbye with the hope that one day, somewhere in another country, we would meet again and once more remember the days that brought us so close together.

Mariam Makhviladze

Before traveling to Poland for the Erasmus+ project, I had mixed emotions. I thought the first few days might be a little stressful because I would have to meet many new people and communicate constantly in English. However, in the end, the experience turned out to be much better than I had initially imagined.

The project activities, teamwork, and cultural exchange made the experience even more interesting. I especially liked the friendly atmosphere and the fact that everyone was encouraged to participate without feeling excessive pressure.

I would also like to mention the group leaders, who were very attentive and understanding. If someone was not feeling well physically or emotionally, this was respected, and participants were given the opportunity to rest and take some time for themselves. This made me feel more comfortable and secure throughout the project.

Nato Beqauri

At first, I was somewhat skeptical about the Erasmus+ exchange program. I thought the program might not be what I expected. I was also a little worried about the language barrier, because I do not speak English fluently and was afraid that communicating with the other participants would be difficult. However, after arriving, my perspective changed completely. We got to know each other very quickly, became close to the other participants, and I made friends from abroad. I especially enjoyed learning about different countries and cultures, and I learned many new things through interacting with the participants. This experience showed me that the language barrier is not such a major obstacle when you genuinely want to communicate with people. During the project, we spent less time on our phones and online and more time interacting with one another, playing games, taking part in different activities, and creating handmade items. It was all very interesting, enjoyable, and fun. I especially appreciated the friendly atmosphere and the fact that every participant was actively involved.

Nika Mameishvili

Although this was not my first Erasmus+ project, it became one of the best chapters of my life and an unforgettable ten days. During this time, I learned about notable figures from Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, and Poland, as well as their customs, traditions, and cultures. We also took part in many interesting ice-breakers and workshops. The most important part of these ten days, however, was the people who made the whole experience so complete, enjoyable, and memorable. I am grateful to them for the warmth and kindness they showed me throughout these days. I would also like to express special gratitude to my university and to everyone who contributed to making this unforgettable experience possible.

Special thanks to them, and to my new friends, who made this entire experience magical and unforgettable!

Medea Gogilashvili

Poland had always been one of the countries at the top of my list of places I wanted to visit.

When I learned that I would have the opportunity to participate in a project taking place there, I was very happy and immediately developed high expectations. I hoped to see beautiful Gdańsk and taste delicious Polish cuisine. In addition, based on the information booklet, I had already formed an impression of the house where we would be staying during the project. It was a beautiful and cozy environment that met all the participants’ needs. All of my expectations were fulfilled.

Although the participants came from different countries and did not know one another beforehand, during this project I felt as though I were with childhood friends or even members of my own family.

This was one of my favorite Erasmus+ projects that I have participated in so far. Every detail was considered at a very high level, from the activities and leaders to the participants themselves.