When I think back to my year in Ecuador, I immediately think of all the people I met, the experiences I had, and how privileged we are in Europe. Moving to a country on the other side of the world was both exciting and challenging, but it turned out to be one of the most […]

I started my Erasmus at the end of January in 2026. When I arrived in Utrecht, it was freezing cold. My finger froze through my gloves, and it was nearly impossible to be outside longer than necessary because of the harsh wind. In the Netherlands this is still no excuse not to cycle. That meant […]

The City The city of Setúbal has, in my opinion, the perfect size. It is not as large or overcrowded with tourists as Lisbon, yet there is always something going on. Here, you can experience the Portuguese lifestyle in a very authentic way and gain a genuine insight into everyday life. Among the highlights are […]

During the academic year of 2025/26, I completed my Erasmus+ traineeship as a German Language Assistant through the OeAD program “Sprachassistenz international” at IES Isabel la Católica in Madrid, Spain. The school is a public secondary school located in the city centre. Throughout my placement, I worked with six different teachers and supported German DaF […]

The Schools During my Erasmus+ stay abroad, I worked as a German language assistant at two secondary schools in Mallorca: one in Palma and one in Sóller. As a language assistant, I supported the German teachers during lessons, assisted students with speaking and grammar exercises, prepared learning materials, and occasionally led activities independently. Working with […]

From February to June 2026, I spent an Erasmus semester in Setúbal, Portugal. During this time, I studied at the School of Education of the Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal and completed an internship at a local primary school. This experience allowed me to gain valuable academic, cultural, and personal insights. The University I studied at […]