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Arrivederci Max!

 

 Max travelled back to Catalonia on 1.9.23 to start his studies in political science at the University of Barcelona
 
 
You were so lucky to get a place at the university of your choice in Barcelona! 
But yes... unfortunately this mean ending your ESC project early and having to leave Jesi after two months.
 
We can only thank you for being available and sharing your ideas about the world. You are now returning  to your beloved Catalonia. The European Solidarity Corps is a window to the world.... for you, for me and for Caritas in Jesi. It gives us insights into cultural, social and political circumstances and allows mutual understanding to grow. Just as we have learned from you, I hope that your experiences here will also help you in your future life. I wish you all the best!

Arrivederci 🙌

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