Caribbean kick for students: Upper Austria student on Erasmus in Aruba

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Paul Lindner, 21, is studying communication industry in Aruba as part of the Erasmus+program. His semester ends on June 9th.
Paul Lindner, 21, is studying communication industry in Aruba as part of the Erasmus+program. His semester ends on June 9th. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Gallneukirchen, Österreich - Paul Lindner, a 21-year-old student from Gallneukirchen in the Urfahr-Umgeben district, Austria, is currently enjoying a very special Erasmus+program: a semester abroad in Aruba. He studies communication industry and has chosen this destination because the combination of Erasmus and Caribbean is extremely attractive for him, as

The average temperatures in Aruba are 30 degrees with a high humidity of around 80 percent, which makes everyday life challenging for Lindner. To avoid the heat, his day early on with a jogging tour. The journey to the university is also different from Austria: there is no public transport, which is why Lindner has to drive to university by car every day.

different mentalities

Lindner experienced the mentality in Aruba as loose and stress -free, in a strong contrast to the strict conditions that he is used to from Vienna. Nevertheless, he is frustrated by the relaxed attitude of the teachers on the island, which sometimes lacks a certain planning security.

Lindner took the opportunity to travel the Caribbean as part of his semester abroad. He has already made travel to Panama, the Dominican Republic and Colombia and was able to experience not only new countries, but also different cultures. The desire to travel is a typical characteristic of Erasmus+experience, the aim of which is to promote the professional prospects and personal development of young people, as ua.aw emphasized.

back to Austria

his semester in Aruba ends on June 9th. Then he returns to Vienna, where he will complete an internship and write his bachelor thesis. At home, Lindner is particularly looking forward to cycling, which unfortunately has been denied due to the lack of bike paths in Aruba.

In summary, Lindner recommends participation in the Erasmus adventure. Due to the experience and challenges in a new environment, you become more independent and grow beyond yourself. The Erasmus+program not only enables students to exchange academic, but also promote cultural and personal experiences that they prepare for the global labor market, according to the vision of the University of Aruba.

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