In 2019, I found myself a new challenge. A work placement abroad that would give me the knowledge and new experiences I was looking for, and fortunately, I found this excellent opportunity in the Netherlands.
Utrecht, my new destination, is a wonderful city full of bicycles in every corner, which is something ordinary in this country and true proof of how committed they are to sustainability and accessibility.
From the very first day of my arrival, I felt that this place had stolen my heart. Not only because of the cultural heritage or the water canals, but also because everywhere in the city you can hear people speaking English, and that made me very happy. I would also add that the weather is quite similar to ours in Slovenia, so I got used to that quite quickly as well.
Regarding accommodation, I am satisfied with my flat. It is true that it is quite far from my workplace, but thanks to public transport I can get to the office in less than 15 minutes. In the first two days, I had already explored almost the entire city and now I know most of their main places, such as shops, parks, main streets, public transport lines, etc. In the first week, I also went to the ESN Utrecht office to get an ESN card, which gives me many different discounts in the city, and I must say that the staff were so kind that they even suggested where to buy a bicycle, something that a true citizen of this country should have.
With the start of the week, on Monday, I began my work placement at "OFoundation.nl". Mr Massy Wahab, the managing director of the company, greeted me and introduced me to the rest of the team, and after a brief introduction we immediately started working. This is something I like about his way of leading the team, as he truly believes that time is our most precious asset and we must use it efficiently.
I am doing this work placement from Monday to Friday (from 9.00 to 17.30) and I must say that the working atmosphere is truly excellent, not only because they provide us with drinks and snacks in our common areas every day, but also because I really appreciate how much they have helped me in this process. I am happy to be living this experience and I am convinced that this work placement will help me become a better professional in my career in the future.
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Source: Academia (18. 3. 2019). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
This English summary was produced automatically from the Slovenian article and is pending editorial review. Slovenska različica
