Bèlbonjou! I’m Terry, I was born in France, and I come from the best country in the Caribbean, Guadeloupe! Doing my ESC in Macedonia is a big challenge for me, as I have never visited any Balkan countries or even traveled outside the EU before. I want to discover everything about this beautiful country -…
Hello everyone! My name is Chloe, I’m 21 years old and I come from Strasbourg in the North-East of France. I’m really interested in discovering new languages and culture, which is why I did a bachelor’s degree in “Languages and Interculturality”. I studied English, Russian and Bulgarian. During my time at university, I got the…
My name is Mathieu and I'm 19 years old. I'm French and I really like photography, videos and video games. When I have time, I do at least one of three things. My schooling stops with the obtaining of my baccalaureate, and directly after I have taken the decision to get out of my comfort…
Hi :) I’m Maike from Bonn in Germany. I recently graduated from high school, but before going to university to maybe study interdisciplinary science, I wanted to make new experiences, especially intercultural, interpersonal and personal ones, as well as learn things outside of school. So that’s what led me to VCS and Skopje :) As…
Hello you all! My name is Sophia and I am 18 years old. After graduating from high school this summer, I left my beautiful hometown in southwest Germany to build a new home here in the amazing city of Skopje. I am very interested in exploring everything possible about this special place in the heart…
Hello, my name is Nina. I come from the beautiful island of Aruba. I love going to the beach and hiking with my friends and family. While I enjoy spending quality time with others, I also value my alone time. I like to keep myself busy but find that some solitude is necessary. I can…
Hi, I’m Lukáš! I’m 26 years old and originally from Slovakia, though I’ve spent over six years living in the Czech Republic, where I studied at university. I have a master’s degree in Social Education and Counselling, and another in Strength and Conditioning Training. After finishing university, I volunteered in France for four months through…
Hi, Anna here! I’m 22 years old and come from Poland. Recently, I finished my bachelor’s degree in cognitive science. I spent 3 years exploring the mysteries of the human mind – learning about how we think and perceive the world around us, as well as trying to figure out what on earth consciousness is…
I’m Emre from Ankara, Turkey. I’m 23 and I’m studying veterinary at Kırıkkale University in my last year. I also work as a dog trainer. I love animals and I love being in nature so Macedonia is a perfect place for me with amazing nature. I enjoy doing volunteer work and want to share my…
Hello! My name is Kübra Nur and I’m 22 years old. I’m from Eskişehir, Türkiye. I study International relations at Ankara University. I’m in my 4th year at university. I love my major which I find really fun to study since I learn mine and other countries’ history and politics. I wanted to do something…
Hi everyone, I am Mustafa and I am 22 years old. I am a student at the International Relations department at Ankara University in Türkiye. I came to Macedonia from a small city close to Ankara. I am still an undergraduate student at university. I found out about a volunteering program at VCS via my…
Hello! My name is Nursena. I am from Türkiye and I live in Ankara. I am 22 years old. I am studying International Relations at Ankara University, next year will be my last year. I really like my department because I like to learn historical and political facts about the world. I want to continue…
Mucho gusto! Hi! My name is Adalberto, and I'm 22 years old. I come from a small but beautiful Caribbean island called Aruba, famous for its amazing beaches and friendly people. I recently graduated from university as a social worker. For the next two months, I’ll be volunteering in Macedonia with VCS organisation through the…
Bon dia, Bon tardi to where you are from! My name is Ilysha and I am 19 years old. I was born and raised in beautiful Aruba, a sunny island surrounded by blue beaches with white sand, located in the Caribbean. I am currently studying to become a preschool teacher since I love working with…
Hi! My name is Jakub, I'm 19 and I'm from Ruda Śląska, Poland. Last year I graduated from high school and I decided not to go, for now, to university. Since I remember I wanted to live abroad so the ESC program gives me the opportunity to make my dream real. First time I heard…
My name is Ilayda, I am 20 years old, and I was born and raised in Belgium. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Business Management with a specialization in Digital Marketing. I chose this field of study because I have a passion for creating content and I believe that social media will continue to…
My name is Lisa, I live in Antwerp, Belgium. I’m 20 years old, I'm currently studying ICT while also diving into Business Management with a focus on Marketing. I plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in International Management to broaden my academic and professional horizons. Creativity fuels my passion for marketing, as I constantly seek…
Hi, I am Gabriela. I am 20 years old and will be 21 on the second of October. I live in Belgium, Antwerp. I study Business Management specialised in Digital Marketing and will pursue a bachelor's in International Management. I love everything that has to do with creating and managing. That’s why I chose to…
I am Emre Görkem. I am 24 years old, soon to be 25. My family mostly calls me Gorki, named after the Russian author. People are always telling me that my imagination and creativity is strong, so Gorki is one of the names that I accept. I was born and raised in Ankara, the gray…
Hello, my name is Menşure Zeynep. I am from Turkey and live in Ankara. I am 24. I study at TOBB University and the economy department. My university has 3 terms every year. We have to do an internship 3 times during our school life. This term is my internship time. While I was choosing…