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

Dawda describes his volunteering experience at CESIE

Dawda describes his volunteering experience at CESIE

“I recommend everyone to have a volunteer experience because it is important to help others, because we don’t know what will happen to us tomorrow, and the good we give today will come back to us in the future.” Dawda talks about his experience at CESIE.

My volunteering experience of these two months at CESIE

My volunteering experience of these two months at CESIE

“Thanks to the project, I learned new words in Italian, but also how to manage my time, how to work with new people and other transversal skills such as teamwork, creativity and respect for everyone.” Junior shares his experience as an ESC volunteer.

My Volunteering Experience

My Volunteering Experience

“I am very happy with my experience because I have had the opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills.” Read more about Hassan’s ESC experience.