CONCLUSION

Academically speaking, this trip has given me a wider view on how educational systems differ in different countries. For instance, I've noticed how students are willing to participate in class and German teachers encourage that very much. Once the teacher asks a question half of the class raised its hand eager to answer, while in Spain students don't get so involved and very few are willing to participate and say what they think. I don't acknowledge the reason behind this but I find it very interesting and a subject in which research could be done. However, in the subject area, I found I'm more keen on Spanish system. Students can choose the subjects they are interested in and this way, study what they are truly passionate about. In Germany, they can't choose as much as we do and for example, subjects such as maths or history are mandatory.

Travelling abroad has definitely changed me as a student, not only because I've had the opportunity to improve both my German and English but also because it has made me realize that studying abroad is a possibility in my future. But mostly this experience has changed me as a person, getting out of your comfort zone and meeting people that have different culture, language and even habits, has had a positive impact on who I am and what I want to do. If I could go back in time I would definitely choose to do this Erasmus + programme again.