How Italy changed me in 15 days and a job shadowing experience

Vlantislav Sintorenkov, a 17-year-old member of the Youth Advisory Board from Cyprus, shares his two-week experience in Palermo at CESIE ETS. Through his personal reflections, he describes how this international exchange broadened his perspective, helped him build lasting friendships, and demonstrated the value of learning by experiencing another culture from within.

Investing in something truly meaningful: Pauline’s story

Pauline chose Palermo to live an experience outside France, looking for something that reflected her personal and professional values.

A big piece of my heart remains in Palermo: Pelayo’s experience as a volunteer

Pelayo chose to devote himself to volunteering in Palermo after completing his studies in Spain. Discover his story!

Juliette and ESC volunteering with CESIE: memories I will hold on forever!

Juliette spent four months in Palermo as a volunteer with CESIE, an experience that enriched her deeply.

Being a volunteer in Palermo: Salomé’s experience

I would definitely recommend exploring Sicily because Palermo is just a small part of it and doesn’t represent the island, there are so many things to see!

Experiences

My ESC experience, between solidarity and sharing

My ESC experience, between solidarity and sharing

“Through my job and my social life, I found the values I came looking for: sharing and solidarity, respect and tolerance, and lastly human rights and equality.” Eva shares her experience as an ESC volunteer.

“Refugee Light” inspired me: Mustapha’s experience

“Refugee Light” inspired me: Mustapha’s experience

“As an advice I tell youngsters as me to follow a path full of experiences, because that will be the thing you will never forget, that will be the thing that will enrich you to find the true path of your life”. Mustapha shares his exchange experience in France with the project “Refugee Light”.

Feeling home somewhere else: Katerina evs experience

Feeling home somewhere else: Katerina evs experience

Everyone was very helpful and supportive for me to integrate in the new place, which made me feel like a home. As a new, my flat mates tried their best to make me feel comfortable and from the first time I felt the family spirit in the house.

Angeline Nyawira: my EVS is preparing me to be a director

Angeline Nyawira: my EVS is preparing me to be a director

“This has challenged me to work harder towards my abilities and talents, and also prepared me to be the director I always wanted to be when I finally leave for Los Angeles, Hollywood”. Angeline shares her EVS experience in Palermo with the project REC.

Be Art: Europe is beautiful when you can socialize with others

Be Art: Europe is beautiful when you can socialize with others

“A lot of friendships were born in that context and it was difficult to say a melancholic “goodbye”, but surely this is the proof of an absolutely successful project”. Maria Lucrezia shares her exchange experience in Madrid with the “Be Art” project.