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Meeting. Appreciating, loving each other (or not!). Sharing this incredible adventure that is our EVS in Moldova. And returning enriched by all these meetings.
I decided to keep a mark of all these faces through a collection of portraits and interviews which echos my own questionings. Family portrait.
Pia, 20 years old, Germany (Geldern), 11 month Weltwärst
Can you explain what you were doing before Moldova?
I just finished school.
Why did you decide to do an EVS, and why especially in Moldova?
There were many reasons. One was to have an experience abroad. I also wanted to do something practical after school and before university, and see if I like to work with kids, because I was thinking about becoming a teacher. Then I wanted to learn a new language because I was always bad at it and I think that it's easier to live in a country and learn the language there.
Why Moldova? Because I wanted to discover Eastern Europe. It belongs to my continent, it is close but I don't know a lot about it. And because we have a lot of immigrants coming from here, I see people from this region everywhere I go in daily life and it's very good to know more about their culture. Then I chose especially Moldova because of the project.
What was your project in Moldova?
I worked in an animation centre. At the beginning it was pretty odd, as we didn't have much stuff to do. We were too free to do stuff, and with the language, it wasn't easy. Finally I managed to organize English classes with the kids: generally twice a week for each small group of kids. Otherwise, I did other things with kids like games, cards, handy crafts… Just spending time with them and exchange.
What will you do when you will be back? Has this EVS changed something in your plans for the future?
I don't know. I always knew what I wanted to do, but after this year, plans have changed. I try to keep every options open. I would like to do something with art therapy but I can't start this year, so maybe I will wait for next year.
What are your dreams for your future?
I don't know, I want to stay spontaneous. And then, it's a typical cliché but, become happy and satisfied.
What will you remember from this experience?
I will remember that I learned a lot about myself, more than I expected. I will remember that people in Moldova are really nice and open to foreigners. They have really good traditions, but there is also a lot of work to do about politics, attitudes, about the identity of the country: I think it's on a good way.
It was an experience I don´t want to miss, but everyone should come here and experience Moldova for him or herself. I will advertise for Moldova.
Meeting. Appreciating, loving each other (or not!). Sharing this incredible adventure that is our EVS in Moldova. And returning enriched by all these meetings.
I decided to keep a mark of all these faces through a collection of portraits and interviews which echos my own questionings. Family portrait.
Pia, 20 years old, Germany (Geldern), 11 month Weltwärst
Can you explain what you were doing before Moldova?
I just finished school.
Why did you decide to do an EVS, and why especially in Moldova?
There were many reasons. One was to have an experience abroad. I also wanted to do something practical after school and before university, and see if I like to work with kids, because I was thinking about becoming a teacher. Then I wanted to learn a new language because I was always bad at it and I think that it's easier to live in a country and learn the language there.
Why Moldova? Because I wanted to discover Eastern Europe. It belongs to my continent, it is close but I don't know a lot about it. And because we have a lot of immigrants coming from here, I see people from this region everywhere I go in daily life and it's very good to know more about their culture. Then I chose especially Moldova because of the project.
What was your project in Moldova?
I worked in an animation centre. At the beginning it was pretty odd, as we didn't have much stuff to do. We were too free to do stuff, and with the language, it wasn't easy. Finally I managed to organize English classes with the kids: generally twice a week for each small group of kids. Otherwise, I did other things with kids like games, cards, handy crafts… Just spending time with them and exchange.
What will you do when you will be back? Has this EVS changed something in your plans for the future?
I don't know. I always knew what I wanted to do, but after this year, plans have changed. I try to keep every options open. I would like to do something with art therapy but I can't start this year, so maybe I will wait for next year.
What are your dreams for your future?
I don't know, I want to stay spontaneous. And then, it's a typical cliché but, become happy and satisfied.
What will you remember from this experience?
I will remember that I learned a lot about myself, more than I expected. I will remember that people in Moldova are really nice and open to foreigners. They have really good traditions, but there is also a lot of work to do about politics, attitudes, about the identity of the country: I think it's on a good way.
It was an experience I don´t want to miss, but everyone should come here and experience Moldova for him or herself. I will advertise for Moldova.
Interview recorded in Chisinau on June 29th, 2011.
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