Mnishenko Taisiia

 

Speciality: Business Administration

 

TErm of stay: 03/09/2018-28/01/2019

The name of the specialty in NTU GP: Geodesy and land management, 4th courseс

 

Thanks to the Erasmus+ program, I was able to determine the vector of my future profession and draw conclusions about the direction. This experience is an integral part of my future career and life. Also I would like to thank the NTU DP administrations of the opportunity to study, to develop, to grow in a partner university, University of Jaen, located in Jaen, Spain.

Despite the fact that my specialty at the home university and in Spain are different, business studies had given me a very serious basis for further development. The study of disciplines was in English. Teachers had done their best to make us love their subject. They explained each topic in detail, gave examples, answered questions and asked them. Lectures were held in the form of a live discussion, which greatly improves the understanding of the subject point and make it interesting. We were also given the opportunity to study Spanish free of charge. This was optional, but I find it very useful. Teaching is in Spanish, but you do not have to be afraid of it! Inferring myself as an example, I can say that my knowledge grew from A2 to B1 in 5 months.

Continuing the theme of Spanish, it will be important to note that in Spain, including the Jaén, the percentage of English-speaking citizens is very low. Therefore, you should be prepared for situations in which you have to explain the idea literally on your fingers. I advise you to pay attention to the words "for survival" before the visit in order to adapt more easily to the cultural environment.

I want to note the very hospitable meet at the university and the conditions for foreign students. The UJA administration and the international department of the university helped students with all the questions, problems and misunderstandings. For Erasmus students many activities, concerts, travel, which are an integral part and one of the main objectives of the program - cultural exchange were arranged.

For the future participants of the program I want to wish seriousness in the field of education and active participation in all events not only from the university but also from other suggestions!