During the project we’ve asked the participants about their opinion on several topics and here is what we got:
1. What do you like the most about project and what do you dislike?
Tetyana, Poland: The thing that I like the most about the project is that I discovered new cultures, I met people all around the Europe and I opened a new country in my bucket list countries – Bulgaria. I didn’t like the fact that the classes were a bit exhausting.
Emilia, Romania: I really like the activities, the information that we get, and I dislike because it’s very exhausting, there are so many things to do.
Desi, Bulgaria: Well, I like the most about this project activities and energizers, because they’re very funny, and the information is served in amusing way, so it’s interesting. I don’t know if there’s something I dislike, but maybe sometimes people were late and not that serious.
Berfin, Turkey: I like the profiles of people attended because everyone was so open minded. I was able to discuss about almost everything without hesitations.
Fabiana, Italy:
What I really liked about this project is that I’ve had the opportunity to open my mind and meet new people from places I have never been to before who I shared special memories with.
2. What thing will you remember the most?
Tetyana, Poland: Our trip to Rila Monastery and energizers, because it was fun.
Emilia, Romania: Maybe the cultural night, because they were so interesting.
Desi, Bulgaria: I will remember the people for sure and I’ll try to keep the connection with them.
Berfin, Turkey: i love all the people i met here and of course its impossible for me to forget the moments with them. Dances, hugs, laughs, tears, everything…
Fabiana, Italy: I will remember the deep conversations I had with my mates without the fear of being judged.
3. Why did you come to the Bansko project?
Tetyana, Poland: I came to Bansko project to learn some new things about refugees topic and meet new people.
Emilia, Romania: As I said, I really liked the information which I get, so I think that the topic of the project is very interesting and the place is really nice as well.
Desi, Bulgaria: I found this project, actually one of my friends recommended me and I wanted to come to visit, it’s an opportunity to meet people and gain knowledge. So I decided to try.
Berfin, Turkey: My co-worker in Turkey informed me about the project and encouraged me to join. I love traveling, and meeting new people from different countries, and the topic, thats why i was very motivated since the first time i read the information about the project.
Fabiana, Italy: I was told about the project by the counselors of the association I volunteer in. I was very interested in the topic and wanted to know more about refugees and how to concretely help them.
4. Have your expectations met the reality?
Tetyana: Yes, totally, and it’s even overcame my expectations, because I loved the project very much.
Emilia, Romania: Yes, as I said I’m really interested in what we’re taught.
Desi, Bulgaria: Well, I didn’t have any expectations, but all the project was very nice.
Berfin, Turkey: I have hopes instead of expectations. I received all the beauty and awareness that can be given.
Fabiana, Italy: Reality was even better than my expectations!
5. How did this project influence on you (as a person)?
Tetyana: I became more aware of the refugees and entrepreneurship.
Emilia, Romania: I learnt a lot of new things and exit my comfort zone.
Desi, Bulgaria: Here I learnt lots of new information and many terms about business and entrepreneurship, so I think this really helped me to gain knowledge.
Berfin, Turkey: I started to feel that some people need us more than we think.
Fabiana, Italy: I understood that I want to actively help people.
6. Will you participate in future projects?
Tetyana: I will think about it, but now I have a lot of plans with my studies and I need to be in my country.
Emilia, Romania: Yes, of course. This summer.
Desi, Bulgaria: Yes, for sure – when I will have enough time.
Berfin, Turkey: Of course!
Fabiana, Italy: I’m already planning to send my next application to another project.