In the following paragraph I will try to put 8 months of experience, memories and emotions into words. It’s not easy to do such a thing, but it will be a great memory to share and also to remember those life changing moments.

A supportive, cooperative environment:

Being a volunteer for the last 8 months allowed me to meet a lot of amazing, kind supportive people, volunteering mates, coordinators, and teachers and students at autism center, where I spent most of my volunteering period. In a supportive cooperative environment a person could grow and develop and I was lucky to get that chance. I was lucky to meet these people, to make human connections with them regardless language, nationality, background and age.

My second home: Kraków

I had the chance to explore myself facing abroad life competences and managing to go over them on own or with help from the supportive people I was surrounded by. I also had the chance to explore Poland and visiting different cities during my volunteering project specially, Krakow where l live, the beautiful peaceful city that I consider as a second home.

All the emotions:

In the end of the project I have a lots of mixed feelings, I’m proud of myself that I managed to do the whole thing for 8 months! I’m sad because it’s time to say goodbye to students who built with me a strong connection, without even speaking the same language, I’m grateful that I was chosen to be part of this experience and journey, I’m already missing everyone but I know it’s just the start of our lifetime friendship.

I wish everyone I met during the project, the best of luck, live the sweetest life, and to meet again:) I’m grateful for everything and if I’d get back in time I would do it again and again:) Thank you!

Article by Nouran European Solidarity Corps volunteer