Students
of the Andrija Mohorovičić Rijeka High School and their guests from Germany, Portugal,
and France spent Wednesday in Pula as part of the Erasmus+ project. They were
treveling with teachers Nikolina Šadić, Emica Pandurić, Felix Engmann, Predrag Paunković, Bénédicte Hautbois, Vanessa
Wattel, Carmen Figueira, Ligia Martins, and teaching assistant Lilly Jo. It was a day filled with educational
activities, knowledge exchange, fun experiences, and an exploration of Istria's rich
cultural heritage.
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| Arena Pula Amphitheatre |
Maša
Šverko (3.4) emphasized that the project allowed her to learn about diverse cultures, languages, and people, and to learn more about
accepting diversity among her peers. She especially enjoyed workshops
and informal gatherings where students talked about their countries and
everyday lives. Maša says the project helped her improve her German and learn a
few Portuguese and French words. Out of all the sites they visited, the Arena Pula Amphitheatre remained her favorite memory. Their guide, Ljiljana, brought the
history of the magnificent Amphitheatre to life through engaging stories and
demonstrations.
Lara
Mohović (4.4) believes that Erasmus is an extraordinary
opportunity to learn about current issues and make new friends. What she
enjoyed most was talking with peers from other countries about their customs,
daily habits, and even political topics. Thinking back to the Amphitheatre, she smiles, recalling how it became a uniquely educational experience for her.
Tia
Cvjetović (3.5) described her Erasmus experience as wonderful
and very valuable experience. She especially enjoyed meeting new people and learning about
their cultures. Although she had already visited the Amphitheatre several times, she
said this time was completely different and more meaningful. For her, the
project enriched her knowledge and provided friendships she plans to maintain
long after the exchange.
The
foreign guests were equally delighted with their stay in Croatia.
Helena
Raab (Germany) remembers how excited she was when she found
out she was coming to Croatia. She was impressed by Pula’s beauty and by how
warmly the locals welcomed them. Helena praised the program’s organization, the
kindness of the guides, and the group activities that helped everyone connect.
The Pula Arena and its fascinating history left an impression on her,
and she will always remember the moment when she and her host Maša took part in
a fun “gladiator” game inside the Arena. She was also delighted by the school
in Rijeka, an older, but still a charming building full of creative details, and by the
fact that students can play board games in the library during breaks.
Kora
Brussing (Germany) said that her stay in Pula was unforgettable,
especially the visit to the aquarium and the sea turtle rescue center, where
students learned about the importance of marine life preservation. She
particularly liked the friendliness and the hospitality of the people along with the local cuisine,
especially ćevapčići and fritule, which she described as “very delicious.”
Bárbara
Babo (Portugal) described Pula as a peaceful city full of
history, and she said that she was the most impressed by the Amphitheatre, “a place that tells
stories.” She was amazed by the hospitality of her hosts and the relaxed
atmosphere in the school, where the students were very friendly. She
believes that Erasmus is a great opportunity to learn outside the classroom and
to grow personally.
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| Aquarium |
Petra Španjić (4.4)