Students of DNU took advantage of the opportunities of the EU Erasmus+ academic exchange program and studied in European countries during the spring semester. Igor Yemchenko, a third-year student of the Rocket Engines educational program at the Faculty of Physics and Technology, was a student at the Spanish University of Cordoba for six months, Dmytro Kryvchenko from the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations – at the Italian University of La Sapienza, environmental analyst in physics and technology Valeria Tsarenko – at Karaman Mehmetbey University (Turkey), and philologist and Germanist Anastasia Kharchenko — at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece).
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To become participants in international academic mobility, our students first passed an internal competitive selection at DNU (in particular, a foreign language test), and then at a foreign university, obtained a visa and agreed on an individual curriculum at both universities. The Erasmus+ program provides a monthly scholarship of about 950 euros to cover all expenses related to studying abroad.
Igor Yemchenko is glad to have become part of the Erasmus community, because this mobility experience opens up new horizons. “Every morning I started with a short 15-minute walk from home to the train station. Cordoba has excellent logistics: you get on the train and in 7 minutes you find yourself on the platform of the Campus Rabanales station,” Igor told about his daily routine in Spain. “The first thing that struck me when I arrived here was the huge size of the campus itself, where there is absolutely everything for studying and relaxing. Despite such a scale, there is a very cozy atmosphere. The teachers are incredibly friendly, open and always ready to help a foreign student, which greatly facilitates adaptation. My studies were conducted entirely in English. Lectures on nuclear physics or ionizing radiation are usually held in large streaming classrooms designed for 100 people – here we watched presentations and took detailed notes. But in pairs from spectroscopy, we moved to other, specialized classes, where we did practical work, recorded and independently calculated data. Cordoba is an amazing place with a pleasant climate and an incredibly deep history. Walking through these ancient streets after a busy school day is the best way to reboot".
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“At the University of Karaman, I was especially interested in environmental education for preschoolers, because the teaching combined theory and practice, - comments on her own mobility experience, a student of physical technology Valeria Tsarenko. - We visited a kindergarten, a horse farm, organized a trip to the forest with the children and created a scarecrow with old clothes, demonstrating the importance of reusing things. Thanks to this, I realized how important it is to form an ecological awareness since childhood. Studying in Turkey was different from my experience in Ukraine, because I studied remotely due to the war. At Karaman University, classes were held in classrooms, with a lot of attention paid to live communication, teamwork, and practical tasks. What impressed me most about Karaman University was the large modern campus, comfortable conditions for students, and friendly teachers. And in general, in Turkey, the hospitality of the people, the rich culture, and the delicious cuisine. I am very glad that I had the opportunity to study in Turkey, and I would gladly return here again”.
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Dmytro Kryvchenko perceived studying in Italy as a journey for a unique experience. “First of all, studying at the University of Rome La Sapienza is an opportunity to feel and experience a different culture of education, to immerse yourself in a top-notch academic environment. This is revealed in different ways: learning in a foreign language, adjusting your own discipline through the first experience of live university education, international acquaintances, etc. Various seminars, meetings, open lectures – each option was an integral part. The uniqueness of the teaching methodology of each of the professors, leading researchers in their fields. But the most important and most special thing, of course, is the feeling of adventure. Living an experience that, under normal circumstances, would be impossible to imagine. Adventure is the foundation on which my mobility was built“.
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Anastasia Kharchenko shared her impressions of studying in Greece and details that may be useful for future mobility participants: “The educational process at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has interesting features: for example, classes here last 2.5 hours, but it is not exhausting at all, since teachers always take breaks. A particularly pleasant discovery for me was the free student cafeteria. This not only allows you to save a lot but also provides a great opportunity to taste real local cuisine every day and feel the authentic Greek flavor. The city itself is also constantly fascinating: although there are many slopes, walking along them is worth every minute, because the observation deck offers an incredible view. As a person who adores nature and picturesque routes, such panoramas truly inspire me. It is impossible not to mention the amazing embankment, where it is so nice to relax after classes. And the fact that there is a beach nearby, where you can swim since June, makes Thessaloniki an ideal place for a harmonious combination of study and relaxation. This experience has taught me to appreciate every moment in such a friendly environment, and I sincerely advise every student to try this way”.
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