On February 6, the second consecutive English Day was held at the Faculty of Education in Osijek for 3rd and 4th grade elementary school students under the leadership of Dr. sc. Ksenije Benčine, senior proofreader and assistant professor. Ph.D. Ivan Marinić. Our versatile and creative teachers from the Department of English and German Studies (assistant Ivana Moritz, Ph.D., Mirna Erk, Ph.D., professional associate Željka Starčević, assistant Sara Ćavar) and teacher study students – Module C (Ema Čmelak, Elena Dušak, Ena Horvat, Estera Kovač, Dunja Kreidl, Sara Lukić, Ankica Marić, Dora Markulić, Ana-Marija Menčik, Lorena Tomac, Erika Toth, Ranka Vujaklija) organized nine workshops in English for 49 students. Erasmus students from Turkey (Hasan Deringol, Sukran Kaya, Aleyna Polat) also joined the workshops. We would like to thank the English language teachers and students from elementary schools Dobriša Cesarić, Mladost, Vladimir Nazor (Čepin), Jagoda Truhelka, August Šenoa, Vijenac and Višnjevac for their response and cooperation.
Hello everyone! For the great start of the year 2024 we have an amazing report of our Erasmus+ student – Hasan from Turkey. Let’s see what Hasan has to say and what are his impressions of our city Osijek.
Hi everyone, this is your Turcin (Turkish) friend. This is my first time writing for this blog. You will read a little bit about me and a little bit about my experience in Osijek. I am Hasan, and I am studying English Language and Literature, so I am a student at the Faculty of Humanities. I live in the famous tourist destination Antalya, I am sure some of you have visited it.
I have been in Osijek for 5 months and actually, it is going pretty well. Croatia is a Balkan country, so for me, traditions are similar. When you come here, you may experience a culture shock, but no worries. People here smile all the time, and they are doing their best to help you, even if they cannot speak English. A large part of the population does, but, like in other countries, some do not. The professors at my Faculty and the Faculty of Education are making sure that we feel welcomed and have enough time to explore around. All Erasmus students should take Croatian courses. The credit for the course is high, and you will also need it in your daily life. The locals are very happy when you can speak 2-3 words, so it is the best way to get used to daily life in Osijek. There are lots of events for students as well. Erasmus students organize cultural nights and speed-friending events to get to know each other better.
Let me tell you a few things about the city. The first thing I noticed about Osijek was how calm it was. No car honking, no random yelling on the streets, and no stray animals barking at night. But this doesn’t mean that there is no fun or partying just because it is calm. Most of the nightlife is located in Tvrđa. Next to the river Drava you can relax and get some fresh air, and I also like the pedestrian bridge with LED lights during the night. I used to wake up at 5:00 AM, prepare my coffee, and watch the sunrise on the bridge. Tourists should also try the local beer, Osječko, which I tattooed on my leg. Enjoy your time here, and be kind to this lovely city.
Hasan, we are glad that you are having great time at our Faculty and Osijek in general and we wish you all the best!
