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“The project opened the doors not just to an engaging world of sports, fulfilling activities, projects writing, but most importantly to the rewarding multicultural teamwork and gaining skills and experience that would be helpful for the future.Thanks to the Genç Girişim, what appeared and intended to be two people's teamwork with my Spanish teammate, turned out to be at least ten people's cooperation on a weekly basis. Therefore, my arrival, daily life and work couldn't be easier, more productive and enjoyable. Ankara greeted us with hospitality, modern skylines and interesting events. Turkey astonished with unique and distinguished places to visit.”
Olga SHEREMET - Ukraine
“I was so happy when I found out that I have been selected to come, and within a week, I was supposed to be in Ankara. As much as I enjoyed exploring different regions of Turkey, I enjoyed exploring Ankara even more. Ankara in size is twice as Croatia, and coming from a town that barely counts 80,000 people. I felt like a local, slowly getting to know the city and its people. Step by step, Ankara started to feel like home. Two months passed so quickly, and it was time to go home. It was heartbreaking to leave the culture and people that opened their homes and hearts to a complete stranger from Croatia. I want to thank GENÇ Girişim and Syncro for dealing with all of the paperwork. This opportunity wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for you, and I hope you know it was a life-changing one. This is simply not a goodbye, as I hope I will return to Ankara as soon as I can.”
Jelena SAMAC - Croatia
"I’m really happy to participate in an evs project with genç girişim. this is a perfect opportunity to explore anew culture, meet new people, work on interesting projects and travel around turkey. Ankara is a big city with a different lifestyle from what i amused to and so far, it has been amazing. Turkish people are really nice, food is delicious and the whole experience of living here is unforgettable. Were it not for the evs, i would not be able to experience in turkey in such an authentic way."
Živa RAMŠAK - Slovenia
"Am I satisfied? Strong YES, more than I thought I would be. Genç Girişim is a perfect place for meeting amazing people, travelling around Turkey, doing sports with wonderful kids, improving your skills, and just enjoying your stay here. Truly saying, I really want to come back and participate once more. The organizers, mentors, and volunteers here are the people you can always rely on and make solid friendships, too. As well as the activities are the perfect mix of sports, education, improvement, and fun."
Diana SADOKHINA - Ukraine
"I am thoroughly delighted and pleasantly surprised with my experience at Genç Girişim. It has exceeded my expectations by far. The opportunities to meet incredible Friends, explore various parts of Turkey such as Adana and Afyon, engage in sports with the most wonderful kids, enhance my digital skills in creating posts and reels on Instagram, and simply revel in the entire journey have been nothing short of perfect. I find myself wanting to return and participate once again. The president, the coordinateur, mentors, and volunteers are more like a family to me. This project has brought immense happiness into my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering participation. The sheer joy and fulfillment it has provided are beyond words. If you're seeking an experience that leaves you with lasting memories and a sense of profound satisfaction, look no further than this remarkable endeavor. Embrace the opportunity and embark on a journey that will undoubtedly enrich your life in ways you never thought possible.."
Nour NAAMENE - Tunisia
"My time in Ankara, with Genç Girisim, proved to be a very fulfilling and enriching experience. I had to to start my life from zero, in a new country, doing something that I had never done before. Thanks to Genç Girisim and all the amazing volunteers, this proved to be an easy task. I met new people, made new friends, saw the country, learned about its culture, discovered myself, developed new skills and much more. I can confidently say that I won’t never forget my time here and it’s one of the best decisions that I made."
Joao Vidal Alves- Portugal
In summer 2024 I had the plasure to be the part of the Genç Girişim family. This experience was a turning point in my life, filled with personal growth, new friendships, and invaluable lessons. Through various activities and challenges, I had the opportunity to step into leadership roles. This allowed me to hone my decision-making abilities, motivate my peers, and guide our team to success. I made friends with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences. Engaging with people from diverse countries helped me refine my communication skills. Whether it was through group discussions, presentations, or casual conversations, I learned the importance of clear and effective communication. Participating in this program not only broadened my horizons but also equipped me with essential soft skills that have been instrumental in my personal and professional life.
Karol Zatyka - Poland
Before this experience in Turkey, I was lost in my life and didn't know what to do, I felt useless in this world. After finishing high school, I started higher education, but after 1 month, I gave up because I didn't feel I belonged and the field and type of training I chose didn't appeal to me, which completely lost me and traumatized me at the idea of studying and going back to school. After that, I met an association in France called Youth ID, which was actually my sending association, and which helped me a lot and still helps me today. Then I met a person who worked there Mouhsina, who told me about the European Solidarity Corps and who pushed and encouraged me to go and have this experience and today I thank her, she always supported me whether things were going well or not and still supports me today. This experience with Geng Girisim and the European Solidarity Corps program gave me the opportunity to meet locals and internationals with different ways of thinking and living, and really helped me develop a personal opinion of the world around me by instilling values, thinking differently and having confidence in myself that everyone brings something to the world. I was able to make new international friends, all from different continents of the world, who became like a second family to me. I can say that today, I feel at home in many parts of the world. I was also able to develop and learn many new skills such as social media management or teaching children in schools, discover and learn to play a new sport Tennis that I had never had the opportunity to do before this experience and I also significantly improved my level in English and learned the basics of Turkish and discovered a new way of life and a culture completely different from mine. Today, I can say that this experience made me grow completely and that I am not the same person as before. It opened up my choices for my future and changed my view of the world. Thank you a lot for this unique experience in Türkiye !
Amandine Veil - France
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