Criss crossing cultures

The Erasmus project was a great experience for us students, and I'm sure for teachers as well. I had the huge privilege to host a Romanian boy in my house. We bonded a lot and even celebrated his birthday together with my family. We've also established a beautiful friendship with the other guys in the project and at the time of departure we all cried a lot. With the virtual mobility we had the opportunity to see places all over Europe and learn about other countries' folklore and traditions behind a screen. Of course we missed contact with people but in that particular moment it wasn't possible to do otherwise. Anyway we still managed to talk to the other countries' students via social media and exchange our opinions and experiences. What a pity that this journey has come to an end! A special thanks to everyone who took part to it and made it that special.

Annalisa Pagano

A Wonderful Experience

Working on an Erasmus project gave me the opportunity to learn many things about foreign countries. The mobility to Italy was a virtual one, so unfortunately we did not have the possibility to meet in person because of the covid-19 pandemic.
It was a great experience anyway.
I hope to take part in future Erasmus+ projects.
Elena Loredana Vizitiu ❤️

CRISS CROSSING CULTURES

This project was  fantastic because it allowed me to have contacts with people from various parts of europe, even if only virtually. 

We had the possibility to make them discover our world, our culture, our habits and in turn  we had the occasion to know their culture.

I have established a beautiful relationship with many guys because we created a group on instagram to chat every day even outside the project.

I remember I hosted a girl from Romania for one week 3 years ago and it was an unforgettable experience because being in contact every day with people of different nationalities  helps you also improve your language skills.

I hope to have the opportunity to live this experience in person because in my opinion these great experiences  help you  feel stronger and more confident.  It helps you  face difficult situations in life and widen our knowledge.

ELISABETTA FERITO

About the virtual mobility

Erasmus project is a great opportunity, it allows you to meet new people, different cultures, learn a new language. I think it is a fantastic experience. 

It was a pity that the mobility to Italy was a virtual one because we couldn't have a real contact with host students. I hope that one day I can take part in it in person.  

Angela La Bella

Claudia Piazzolla 

VBL

Criss crossing culture

Erasmus programme made us meet beautiful people from other European countries and learn their culture and language, which we think is very important. It was a beautiful and interesting experience and we liked it very much!

Criss crossing cultures

Our Erasmus project was very important because it made me know different cultures and helped me improve the English language. I really liked the experience of the mobility to Italy even if it was virtual. I'd like to meet the partners in person one day and to spend a lot of time together.

Eleonora Forelli

Criss crossing culture

This experience was really important for me, this project made me understand the importance of intercultural dialogue and also that Erasmus is a bridge which unites students all over Europe, it gave me the chance to know new cultures and I'm very sorry it's over.

 

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Criss Crossing Cultures.

The Erasmus project in my opinion is a beautiful experience that makes us grow, travel and meet new people, it allows us to learn new languages, to visit other countries and experience new things and new cultures.  Unfortunately last year it wasn't possible to do it live due to the covid but we participated online and it was still fantastic. A unique experience to be repeated.  

Criss crossing cultures

The experience I lived during the virtual mobility was fantastic and reached me.

Daniela Pata 

Criss Crossing Cultures • my experience

Last year I had the opportunity to meet, albeit virtually, many students of my age from various European countries.It was truly a wonderful experience, and it was fantastic to get to know other cultures also thanks to common elements that united all the countries (as in this case, belonging to the Mediterranean culture).

I feel honored for taking part in the project, it enriched me culturally and allowed me to meet new people, with whom I stayed in touch on social media!

- Angelika Galati VBL

Vincenzo Borello VBL Liceo Statale Vito Capialbi

This project helped me understand that the Erasmus programme is a bridge which unites student and teachers all over Europe.

Greece in Porto

Greece in Porto

Greece in Porto

comments for Porto (Greeece)

They taught us how to make traditional andalusian jewelry and we exchanged ideas. I loved it and they turned out very beautiful.

Evaggelia Kioutoutska

comments for Porto (Greeece)

The beautiful mosque in Cordoba was an unusual sight that I found unique. It was very big and full of surprises.

Aristotelis Tirovouzis

comments for Porto (Greeece)

The families that were hosting us were very kind and always by our sides. We never hesitated asking for help as they made us feel very comfortable. Personally, I enjoyed the pool at the girl's house that I stayed at.

-         Efstratia Tzanesi

comments for Porto (Greeece)

Our extraordinary walks by the huge river in Seville city were unforgettable. We saw a big tower that looked like gold in the sun that was very unique.What is more, I loved the food there!

Tsarkai Konstantinos 

comments for Porto (Greeece)

Given the opportunity to be a part of their traditional andalusian dances was exhilarating and I would definitely do it again.

-         Kamtsi Maria 

comments for Porto (Greeece)

We visited a big cathedral temple that you were able to see a spectacular view of the city of Seville. I loved it and it was a great experience!

-         Kotas Nikolaos

comments for Porto (Greeece)

Their school in Seville was remarkable and way bigger than ours something that we found very exciting. They had a huge library that they did a lecture in to show us  a project of their city.

-         Ifigeneia Malioufa

comments for Porto (Greeece)

Living in Seville for a week , the way its citizens do , helped us get to know their culture better which I found very interesting.

-         Theodora Gogou

THE LAST DAY OF THE VIRTUAL TOUR

On the last day of the virtual tour we showed videos in which students from our dance school danced. They were great! We let the Partners virtually visit famous cities in Italy and we shared many cultural aspects of our local area. 

We said goodbye to our Erasmus friends by showing a video about the beautiful  moments we lived together in Spain, Greece and Portugal during the Erasmus meetings. It was very moving, also because we did not have the opportunity to meet in person. Maybe we will meet some day!  

The Project Coordinator

Anna Pia Perri

comment for the blog

Hi,my name is Loredana!

The Erasmus Virtual Mobility from 24th to 28h May 2021 was a wonderful experience because it allowed me to meet new people and to know about the traditions of other countries. I think that is a nice experience to do because you can learn new things and make new friends.

Moreover, taking part in the Erasmus activities in my school I had the occasion to learn about the Erasmus Programme, to use English for our presentations, to make videos, to research information, to study the culture which the Partners belong to. I LOVE ERASMUS!

 

Vizitiu Elena Loredana IV BL

Hi, I'm Costa Simona from the 3C of the Liceo Vito Capialbi, language course, from Italy. This is our comment for the Erasmus blog

My Erasmus experience in Portugal

Last February I went to Portugal thanks to the Erasmus project. I stayed there for almost a week and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I went there with some students and two teachers from my school and we had a great time together.

We visited many great places like the center of Porto, we saw how different the school is outside of Italy, but the most amazing things are the people we met. Erasmus is beautiful above all for this reason: because it allows you to meet many new people and to make many new friends.

Then sometimes the people you meet are so kind and special that you continue to keep in touch with them, even after you get home.

I'm a bit shy and I remember that the first two days of Erasmus weren't that great. I wasn't talking to anyone and it was embarrassing for me. But then I started to get to know everyone, I met beautiful people and I didn't want to go home anymore! I found that we share many passions and the best part is that I am still in contact with many of them.

So, if you have the chance to participate in an Erasmus project, do it, you will have a great experience and I'm sure you will never regret it!

Diamante

My experience in Portugal

COMMENTS FOR SEVILLE MOBILITY (GREECE)

We visited a big cathedral temple that you were able to see a spectacular view of the city of Seville. I loved it and it was a great experience!

-         Kotas Nikolaos

Given the opportunity to be a part of their traditional andalusian dances was exhilarating and I would definitely do it again.

-         Kamtsi Maria

Our extraordinary walks by the huge river in Seville city were unforgettable. We saw a big tower that looked like gold in the sun that was very unique.What is more, I loved the food there!

-         Tsarkai Konstantinos

The families that were hosting us were very kind and always by our sides. We never hesitated asking for help as they made us feel very comfortable. Personally, I enjoyed the pool at the girl's house that I stayed at.

-         Efstratia Tzanesi

The beautiful mosque in Cordoba was an unusual sight that I found unique. It was very big and full of surprises.

-         Aristotelis Tirovouzis

They taught us how to make traditional andalusian jewelry and we exchanged ideas. I loved and they turned out very beautiful.

-         Evaggelia Kioutoutska

Living in Seville for a week , the way its citizens do , helped us get to know their culture better which I found very interesting.

-         Theodora Gogou

 Their school in Seville was remarkable and way bigger than ours something that we found very exciting. They had a huge library that they did a lecture in to show us  a project of their city.

-         Ifigeneia Malioufa

 

VIRTUAL MOBILITY

On the third and fourth days of the virtual mobility, we led the Partners to the beautiful towns of Tropea and Pizzo, which are very famous summer resorts. We went on taking them to the archaeological museums of Vibo Valentia and Reggio Calabria. In the museum of Reggio Calabria we showed the famous bronzes, two full-sized Greek bronzes of naked bearded warriors cast about 460-450 BC, originally found in the sea in 1972 near Riace, in the province of Reggio Calabria. Famous all over the world, they are now considered one of the symbols of Calabria. All the Partners from Greece, Portugal, Spain and Italy enjoyed the virtual tour during which the students also had the opportunity to realize how similar the Greek and Italian cultures are, and that our roots are deeply connected since the Greeks colonised Southern Italy, as a video created by the Greek students showed. 

The General Coordinator

Anna Pia Perri

Text for the local newspaper

Olive oil presentation

Portuguese students' opinions

Sentences from Portugal

Contribution from Portugal

photos for ths blog Greece

comments for the blog Greece

It was an unforgetable experience!
Petrina Papachristou

It was very intresting to get to know your culture and your country
Marina Tzanesi

I really found your presentation very intresting .
Marilia Petkou

It was really nice to meet new people and get to know each ohter and foreign cultures also I cant wait to visit your countries. Sheeeeesh.
George Mitousoudis

We had a fun time meeting new friends
Thanos Zisis

You were really friendly and we had a lot of fun
Nikos Papantonopoulos

I found it very intresting learning about new cultures and interacting with other students
Katerina Bouzana

This project has been an amazing opportunity to meet people from our neighbor countries and learn about their school systems and cultures. We also had the chance to talk to them through text messages and learn about their interests
Danae Papadopoulou

It was a week that I'll never forget
Petros Vatsis

It was lovely to meet you even through internet
Antonia Pozarli

I really enjoyed the virtual tour of your city
Chrysa City

Having the chance to interact even virtually with other European students was priceless during the pandemic. We learnt about the ways olive oil is produced in these countries and found out that are almost the same. Lastly we had a conversation about our schools!
Nasia Kafetzi

It was a wonderful experience!
Thodoris Iordanidis

It was a nice week
Omiros Chalinidis.

It was pleasure to see you . I hope to see you again in the future –Katerina Tzavella

my experience with the Erasmus

Hi, I'm Angelika and I'm so glad I had the great opportunity to join the Erasmus team! During these days, my classmates and I met extraordinary people from Greece, Portugal and Spain and I personally appreciated everything they showed about their countries. I also prepared a short video about the city where I live, which I'll present tomorrow!

Greetings, Angelika❤

OLIVE OIL ITINERARY

Hello everyone, 

on the second day of the virtual tour, we enjoyed the olive oil itinerary 

The General Coordinator 

Anna Pia Perri

Erasmus Virtual Mobility

Erasmus Virtual Mobility - May 24th 2021 

Dear international friends,

I would like to welcome you to Vibo Valentia to the last  mobility of the Erasmus Project we have been working on since 2019. Unfortunately because of the pandemic it was not possible to hold the meeting in presence so we would like  to invite you to take part in a virtual tour of our town, our school, our museums and interesting places near Vibo Valentia. 

I hope that this virtual meeting will give us the opportunity to strengthen our Partnership.

Anna Pia Perri