As we wrote in the August article, Doroteja Samastur, a student of the Media Production study programme – Graphic Design module, travelled to Málaga, Spain for a three-month work placement with the help of the Erasmus+ programme, specifically to a company that organises various activities for tourists in the cities of Málaga, Granada and Seville, the company Southtours.
During her stay in Spain, Doroteja collaborated with Southtours, a company specialising in organising diverse activities for tourists in the cities of Málaga, Granada and Seville. Among other things, they offered guided walks with sightseeing tours, beach volleyball, wine and tapas tasting, and guided exploration of the nightlife.
The student noticed the expansion and development of the company, which is why they needed additional help in the field of graphic design. She contributed to the overall visual identity of the company, and the flexible working hours allowed her enough time to explore the city of Málaga and the entire southern part of Spain.
"I was responsible for designing marketing materials, graphics for social media, flyers, posters and other promotional materials. I also participated in other company activities, including photography and photo editing for social media, and I also took part in filming and editing video content for the popular social network TikTok, which is increasingly being used for business promotion."
Doroteja used her free time to explore the southern part of Spain; she visited places such as Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Nerja, Lucena, Marbella, Mijas pueblo, Ronda, Benalmádena. In addition to visiting landmarks and museums, she enjoyed the beaches, participated in beach volleyball, met new people and enjoyed Spanish cuisine and wine. At the beginning of August, she also experienced the Feria de Málaga festival, which lasts a whole week and provides insight into Spanish culture, music, dance, food and clothing.
Her time in Spain was full of challenges and new experiences. It was the first time she had travelled so far from home, alone and for such a long period. At first, it was difficult to get used to the foreign language and orientation, but with time it became easier. She became more independent in everyday tasks, and on a professional level, she greatly improved her creativity and gained experience in rapid product design and meeting deadlines.
After three weeks, she was already speaking English fluently, and the experience was becoming increasingly relaxed. Although she was looking forward to returning home, she also shed a tear upon departure, as she realised that an exciting period in Spain was coming to an end, where she had made many new friends.
"I warmly recommend work placement abroad to everyone, as it brings numerous benefits without losses. This experience changed my views on the world and will remain unforgettable in my life."
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Source: Academia (12. 12. 2023). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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