Erasmus+ Internship
Veterinary sector
What happened? Internship for VET student in the frame of Erasmus+ programme
Who was there? 1 participant from Malta
When and where? From the 24.03 to the 14.04 2018 in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto.
Who organised? “A Rocca” NGO and its international department, EProjectConsult.
The results? The participants gained international experience along with the knowledge and skills on the job and got in touch with the traditional Italian and Sicilian culture. At the end of the project, participant received “A Rocca” placement certificate and EUROPASS mobility certificate.
Cultural Programme
During her free time, she had some excursions to wonderful Sicilian destinations, such as Etna volcano and the city of Taormina. In addition, she enjoyed Italian cuisine in local restaurants and had a traditional “aperitivo” with the team on their first evening in Barcellona P.G.
Internship
- San Pietro Vet Ambulatorio Veterinario
General Skills and Competencies Acquired:
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources in the field related;
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: learning on developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others;
- Development of specialized Italian language skills;
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making;
- Developing social perspectives and being aware of reactions of other co-workers and supervisors;
- Understanding and respecting varied world views, customs and cultures.
At the end of the mobility, the student had the opportunity to evaluate the project in general. In her assessment she described the project as valuable, useful and interesting. “A Rocca” and EProjectConsult are satisfied to have offered to the student a possibility to gain professional experience in her sector to be more competitive in the labor market. The project took place smoothly and we are hoping to continue the pleasant cooperation with the school.
