The mobility to Cyprus was the first mobility of this project, taking place from December 2 to December 6, 2024.
This experience was very educational for me, both linguistically—since speaking English 24/7 greatly improved my communication skills—and personally, as being in another country with different cultures and a language different from the one I’m used to speaking enhanced my adaptability. Staying in the home of people I had only spoken to over the phone felt strange at first, but their entire family made me feel at home. Even though some of them didn’t speak English, they did everything they could to communicate with me. The Cypriot students and their families were very welcoming and made everyone feel at home.
I always felt a sense of missing Italy—not hearing my language every day was very strange.
Of course, I missed my family and friends a lot, and not talking to them every morning made me realize how much I care about them. However, the thing I missed the most was the food.
Despite that, this experience helped me grow a lot and adapt to cultures different from my own.
