From Italy to Sarajevo: 32 Days of Learning, Internships, and Cultural Exchange

Last week, we bid a fond farewell to the fourteenth group of high school students from the IIS Da Vinci Institute in Italy, bringing another successful Erasmus+ mobility experience to a close.

During their 32-day stay in Sarajevo, the students completed their internships, discovered a new and unfamiliar environment, and gained valuable experience in becoming more independent, both professionally and personally.

As their mobility journey came to an end, they shared video memories of their time in Sarajevo and Mostar, along with their stories, impressions, and emotions. These reflections offered a wonderful glimpse into their experiences, discoveries, and the connections they made along the way.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful Erasmus Buddies — Adela Kuldija, Amina Mehanović, and Safet Gagić — for their kindness, support, and assistance in making our guests feel welcome throughout their stay.

As always, the success of these internships would not have been possible without the commitment and cooperation of our business partners. Our sincere thanks go to the mentors and teams at Hotel Europe Group, Heritage Krone Hotel, Insider Travel Agency, FabLab, and the IUS International Relations Office (IRO) for their valuable contributions and support.

The “Joint Hosting” project, which promotes international student mobility and intercultural learning, is implemented with the support of the Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Another group has departed, but the memories, friendships, and experiences they take home will remain. Until we meet again!