HALLINGELILLE YOUTH EXCHANGE, INTERVIEW, PART 5

STEFANO, 19, BERGAMO, ITALIA

HOW IS YOUR INTERNAL WEATHER TODAY?

Clear sky with a little breeze in the sunset.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO COME TO THIS EXCHANGE?

I wanted to explore alternatives in community living, ecological and economical possibilities. I also wanted to learn new things about myself, about others, have new experiences and grow as a person.

IF YOU COULD BE A PLANT, WHAT KIND OF PLANT WOULD YOU BE?

A lotus flower.

WHAT PRACTICAL SKILLS DID YOU LEARN HERE, AT THIS EXCHANGE?

I learned how to build a fence from tree branches, how to prepare a garden bed, how to build a compost toilet…I also learned some cooking techniques and gained new social skills.

WOULD YOU APPLY FOR ANOTHER SIMILAR EXCHANGE?

Yes, definitely.