“From exclusion – to integration” – though mobility … by Romina Matei

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I’ve done my first international mobility 10 years ago (in 2005) and since then I’ve participated in more than 100 international events. That first mobility completely changed my life. I took part in that first one because my mentor, Eugen Gherga, from the Intercultural Institute Timisoara – the organisation where I’ve been a volunteer, told me that there is a free space for an international training course organized in Bulgaria and that he thought that I would be appropriate to participate. I’ve said yes, without knowing very precise on what to expect. It was a training course organized by the international youth organisation Youth Express Network, based on non-formal methods – and this changed my perception about education. Back then I’d considered that I’ve learn in seven days what I didn’t learn in four years in my high school and one year of University. I didn’t stay there, after the mobility I came back home and I completely changed my life afterwards.

The mobility showed me a completely new profession – afterwards I decided to continue my trainings to become international trainer in the youth field. Also on my personal life, I become more self aware, I’ve improved my English and I’ve created new and strong friendships.

After my first mobility, I decided to tell everyone about doing a mobility and even decided to dedicate all my professional time for this process … so I will 100% recommend to my friends, family … to everyone to do an international mobility – because it is a tool to learn more about yourself.