Birmingham- so different…. In these few days (from 23th to 28th March) we were in Birmingham with Comenius Project. It was a big adventure. We had a big opportunity to meet new people, know their culture and habits.

On Friday I was very exhausted because of the trip (two planes and bus!) so when I met my host Tanya we went home, left my luggage and we went to Nando' s. This is a popular restaurant when teenagers spend time on talking and eat chicken prepared in different ways. I was very surprised because she never ate at home, she can't cook and this is much cheaper and faster to go to the restaurant than buy all the ingredients and cook something by yourself. Next two days we spent on sightseeing, walking and walking thru the town - I was at Cadbury world, National Museum, Stratford(William Shakespeare' s birthplace) and other restaurants. On Monday and Tuesday we were with all our group (also from lower years) on Design technology, we made some food and then had a little competition. We had a great opportunity to get to know each other. After lessons on Tuesday we went bowling which is very popular, then we went to a restaurant again. England is a totally different country from Poland and it's not only because driving is on the left( I've almost had an accident three times) but it's also because of the priorities, school timetable, lifestyle. The trip was a new experience. I really liked new friends and the city, however I don`t think I like to live there. Karolina Hofman

Not only a trip ..

This was my first experience with the Comenius project and I hope it won't be the last ! Everything in this project was for me "good to take". I went to Birmingham from the 23 to the 28 march.

I was afraid not to be in a good family but when I met them I wasn't afraid anymore. The English people were all really friendly and really nice especially my host family ! I think this is the thing I willl always remember, the people. I was received by Miss Darcy. She has 2 sons and one of them is the same age as me. We directly became friends and he let me discover a lot of things in Birmingham.

I've never thought that this project would bring me so much. These 6 days were really intense. Sightseeing, bowling, London, Strattford, shopping, greyhound racing,.. We never had time to get bored . And everything I did was amazing.

I really love this project because I 've met people from other countries, not only from England. And it was really awesome to share and compare our countries. Now I'm really proud to show my Belgian friends what I have learned.

I am keeping in touch with everybody and I hope I'll see them again !

Corentin Michiels (Belgium)

My trip in Birmingham

I thought that it would be a little bit boring, but when you meet your host’s friends and your host too, you realize that it’s going to be like most of other exchanges, an awesome exchange.

The firsts days you are so shy because it’s a new family for you and other manners for you.

Birmingham is so beautiful, I really loved sightseeing because there were many different things in relation with Murcia. I like it a lot.

At school, the school was fantastic, I really missed the music class, it was awesome, the classes are very well prepared for teaching.

There is not much to tell because we were there only 5 days, so thanks to the school for this opportunity and for being so lucky to have received such a good family.

Manuel Navarro Navarro.

MY TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM

My first trip abroad was simply perfect. At the beginning I thought I wouldn’t have a very good time due to the language, but it was not at all like this. I was very lucky that I was received by Lisa. She is a very friendly, amusing and cheerful person; she is wonderful. She treated my very well, as I was her son. I know that I got a friend there. Moreover, she showed me a lot of places, her neighbourhood, Birmingham, Stratford, parties, etc. She also introduced me to her sons and their friends; they are very nice people who I hope to see again soon, I may visit them next year.

I’m very grateful to Lisa for everything and I’m very grateful for having had the opportunity to meet her. If I could, I would still be there. I had a lot of fantastic experiences. I keep in touch with Lisa by Facebook and e-mails, and for now everything is very good.In addition, I have met very funny and great people from other countries.

Emilio Gambín.

Europe United : Project in Birmingham

Clément (IND Thuin-BELGIUM)

The Comenius Project’s meeting in Birmingham was for me an amazing experience which I will never forget.

I had the opportunity to meet a lot of people, discover their way to live, our differences and similarities. Basically, Europeans teenagers from abroad are quite similar to us, but they have a lot of habits which are different from ours mainly about food, school and transports. (By the way, Tea and English breakfast aren’t myths at all!)

My host family was really welcoming, I can’t even imagine a better host family. I can never thank them enough.

I spent most of my time there with my host and his friends who were hosts as well, I didn’t spent a lot of time with his family because we were busy with great activities all the time. I had the opportunity to visit Birmingham, try new food and drinks, learn about the importance of religion out there, go to a football match, discover the educational system and see how English teenagers have fun.

It’s an experience I would recommend to anyone who’s open-minded, everything was awesome.

I will try to keep in touch with the people I met there.