My experience in Romania

If it hadn’t been for my friends, I would never have lived this incredible experience. I remember now the first time that I heard about European Solidarity Corps, at this time I was very excited to have the last chance (because now I am 30 years old) to live in another country and involve myself in a project that benefits communities and people.

At first I was searching for projects in Italy and the United Kingdom, but after all I found the project I am currently working on in Romania. I feel very fortunate to have chosen this organisation, focused on creativity adapted to non-formal education. As a result, we are develloping four Alternative Museums with different topics: Romanian folklore, Cucuteni Civilisation, Roma and Jewish Community.

I feel fortunate because I’m doing interesting activities with the local community in Targu Frumos, the village where me and my housemates are living now. We are an international team of eight people from Italy, Turkey, Germany, Spain, Jordan and Egypt. Therefore we are exchanging different disciplines on our work, trying to improve the final project that we are developing in each Museum. I feel very grateful about sharing time and work with amazing and talented people who also share my hobbies.

The members of the group, as I mentioned before, have different professional backgrounds from fashion design, music, theatre or plastic arts. Somehow we have found a safe place where we can create freely and find new skills.

In conclusion, If I had never had the courage to pick up my suitcase and start this new journey of my life  I would never have had the opportunity to dedicate myself full time to my true passion, meet new friends, improve my English and understand myself better. Because the reality is that when you are out of your comfort zone you are able to develop new skills and realise many things about yourself and your happiness.

This project is an inspiring and empowering experience which at the same time brings you the chance to change the life to the people while developing your skills and competences.

Updated on Martedì, 17/02/2026