Sometimes the most important growth happens when we step far outside our comfort zone. For Dania and Basema, students of Al Hussein Technical University in Jordan, that step led to Maribor, Slovenia, where they completed placements at Academia.
When Dania first arrived, everything was foreign – the streets, the language and the quiet reality of being far from home. What initially felt overwhelming slowly became a space for growth. At Academia she learned not only engineering content but also perseverance, independence and self-confidence in demanding moments. Looking back, she realised she was capable of much more than she had ever imagined.
Basema's experience began with curiosity about a completely new environment. Maribor won her over with its calm, simplicity and orderly way of life; daily walks between her accommodation and the office became a routine she genuinely enjoyed. At Academia she found a professional and friendly environment where trainees were truly involved – taking on concrete tasks, attending structured meetings and contributing to ongoing projects, which built her confidence and understanding of professional processes in an international setting.
For both students the placement was more than a professional opportunity: it was a turning point marked by courage, learning and transformation.
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Source: Academia (5. 1. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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