Air of Freedom
This week started with another big step in my life. For the first time in my life, I spent an entire day as myself. Monday morning,...
Elisa Pistone
Mar 24, 2023
Do you do Ramadan ? :D
But wait, why do we fast in Ramdan ? As Muslims, we believe that by fasting, we can purify their souls and strengthen their relationship...
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Mar 24, 2023
My biggest fear
When I was applying to ESC projects, they would ask “What kinda problems are you expecting to face?” or “What will be the biggest...
Pelin Bozbek
Mar 22, 2023
åäö 30 Ocak
Swedish is not that hard language to pronounce for me. It is easy because the sounds exist in Turkish,but in a different way: ä = e å = o...
Pelin Bozbek
Mar 22, 2023
Winter Effect
I have never understood the term seasonal depression in my life. Now I do. It is such a weird thing how weather darkness, coldness can...
Pelin Bozbek
Mar 22, 2023
One Swedish Word You Need to Know: Fika
Knowing basic Swedish starts with the word Fika. It is an event. I was able to witness this cultural phenomenon even in my first week in...
Pelin Bozbek
Mar 22, 2023
Stockholm and Uppsala
Hello, I can't believe my midterm training came this early. It is not the middle of my volunteering year but it’s fine. Again the...
Pelin Bozbek
Mar 22, 2023
My first Youth Exchange with Awesome People
This week started with the end of my first Youth Exchange as a participant. I was just over a week in Spain with Pelin, Fredrik and 3...
Elisa Pistone
Mar 18, 2023
Good to know before coming to Sweden part 2
Here you find some additional few things you should be aware of before you start: 3. Language: Talar du Ssvenska ??? While many Swedes...
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Mar 13, 2023
Kopparberg from Moroccan eyes
Living in Kopparberg, a small town in Sweden, can be quite different from living in Meknes, a city in Morocco. One of the main...
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Mar 12, 2023
What will you do as a Volunteer during the Youth Exchange?
Are you one of the new volunteers and you want to know what your tasks will be during the Youth Exchange? This post is perfect for you!...
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Feb 27, 2023
For you future volunteer...
As an ESC volunteer, arriving in a new country can be both exciting and daunting. This is especially true for those who are volunteering in
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Jan 25, 2023
Good to know before coming to Sweden Part 1
My name is Issam, and I’m from Morocco. I had the opportunity to work as an international volunteer in Sweden within Awesome People ngo,...
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Jan 25, 2023
I AM, Into Awesome Moments!
Hi everyone, I'm Elisa Pistone, 23 years old, transgender girl, I was born in Milan but I've been living in Monza for about 3 years. I am...
Elisa Pistone
Jan 9, 2023
4 months in sweden , a look back at 2022 !
My journey in Sweden started last September. I was off to live in a new country for the first time in my life. I still remember my...
Maram Bacha
Jan 9, 2023
Pelin 101
Hej hej, My name is Pelin and I’m from Turkey. I have been in Sweden for 5 months now and my ESC volunteering will last for a year. Fun...
Pelin Bozbek
Jan 9, 2023
The start of my journey in Sweden !
It's been almost 4 months since I started my volunteering to Sweden. I'm enjoying my stay here so far and I'm experiencing new exciting...
Nuria Comas Rodriguez
Jan 9, 2023
