ONLINE - LEARNING WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
DARUVAR, OCTOBER 2022

We loved having our guests in our school and in our country and we hope our guests had a great time with us!
Here are the blogs of our host students!

This time we've been hosts for Erasmus+ project ONLINE. We organised an interesting program, in my opinion. On first when we all met in Zagreb, we went on our first trip which was Plitvice Lakes. There we visited beautiful waterfalls of Plitvice and took so many photos. I loved it very much because even though I am from Croatia, I've never been there, and now I'm glad I could go there with my friends and teacher, but also the foreign students who were also very nice. I talked to students from other countries, and they told me they loved it. The second day of the project, the girls from my class and I organised a tour around Daruvar dressed as Romans. I loved that very much since I love to be a tour guy, and now, I got to do it looking pretty! I think others liked it too because they all wanted to take pictures with us. After the tour we went to Eva Fischer exhibition and then to the school where we had some workshops. After the workshops we were giving out presentations about photography then and now, Magdalena and I were a part of that. In the evening, we had a welcoming dinner where we danced, sang and ate the food that our cookery students prepared for us. It was a very fun night. The other day we also had some workshops, but the most interesting part for me was the evening again because we took our guests (as hosts) to a dinner. Tena, Ivan and me took students from Spain to the restaurant and then we had sort of a night out, it was very fun for all of us. And the last day, we went to Zagreb where we visited museum of illusions which was very fun because of all kinds of illusions. Later we had a tour around Zagreb and when we finished with all activities, we had to say goodbye to each other. For me, this was yet another beautiful project where I met all the amazing, interesting and beautiful people and made new friendships and experience which made my life even better.

Viktoria Jelinić

Turkey, Portugal, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain and Croatia participated in the ONLINE project. Croatia was the host and everyone else came to Daruvar to our school. The first day we welcomed them in Zagreb and went to Plitvice lakes. We had a tour there and after that we returned to Daruvar. The next two days we spent in Daruvar where we had very interesting workshops where we learned a lot about other countries and photography. In the afternoon we were hanging out with our guests in the city and went to get dinner. We also had a welcome dinner where each country had a short theater performance like dancing or singing. We had so much fun! The last day we went to Zagreb and there we explored the city and the Museum of illusions.

These four days were very interesting for me and one great experience that I would like to repeat.

Lucija Milivojević

This project was my first time hosting a student from another country and I'm glad to say it was more fun than I thought. The trip to Plitvice lakes was really nice, it was my first time going and all along the way i was talking with Mauricio, i and him became great friends. Plitvice lakes were breathtaking and going there with my friends made it much more special and i have to say it was my favourite trip in this project. Next day we had activities in my school wich i also enjoyed because they made meeting new people much easier, the lunch was also great. The activity i enjoyed the most was decorating a pinboard in my school with other students. I have to mention the welcome dinner, it was the most fun i have in a while, everybody was dancing, students were singing songs in their languages and the dinner tasted amazing! I made many nice memories that night. The next day we also did activities like decorating a board with photos and posters. Our last trip was Zagreb, we visited the museum of illusions, it was amazing and i took a lot of photos with my friends. We also visited the funicular and the upper town that had a amazing view of the city. Nearby we visited the Stone gate and Dolac market. We had free time to walk around the city and take photos. Later on we had to say our goodbyes to the foreign students wich made me sad. Along the way back to Daruvar we stoped at Ikea for some cinnamon rolls. This project was an amazing experience and I'm happy i took part in it,i made many new friends, learned new things and most importantly i had fun. I'm definitely looking forward to taking part in future projects like this one and Erasmus in general.

Ivan Jesenaš

This was the first project in which I had participated and we were the host. On the first day we had picked up all students in Zagreb and together we visited the national park Plitvice lakes. There we saw beautiful colorful nature, waterfalls and a lot of fish. On the second day, they had students guided tour of Daruvar and I was one of guides dressed as Romain which had founded the city. That was one of the best parts because everyone wanted to take a picture with us even local tourists. When we had come to school we had a few different ice-breaking workshops. In the afternoon, students from every country presented their presentation which topic was “Photography - then and now”. In the evening we had celebrated Erasmus Days with program. After that we had welcome dinner and party. On the third, and my last day, we had some workshops at school and in the evening we had dinner at the restaurant. I was a host of one girl from Italy. We had the dinner in restaurant with her friends and their hosts. We had so much fun because we relaxed and we could talk more open. After that experience, I can say that I would like to participate in some other project and mobilities. I had so much fun to meet new people and make new friendships even if I don’t know how to say something in english.

Magdalena Gelešić

Croatia was a host to Portugal, Turkey, Bulgaria, Italy and Spain and we all participated in the ONLINE project. Everyone come to Daruvar and to our school. The first day we welcome all of them at Zagreb and then we went to Plitvice lakes where we had great time. There we had a tour and than we come back to Daruvar where we placed the guests in hotel. The next two days we had a lot of workshops at school we had a tour of Daruvar and we shoved them our castle. We also learn a lot about photografy and other countries. In the afternoon we take them to dinner and spent time with them. One night we also had a dinner in our school where everyone represent their country with dancing or singing. The last day we went to Zagreb to Musem of illusion and we also explored the city. These four days I made a lot new frends and learnd a lot of new thing about other countries it was very interesting for me and I would like to repeat it.

Ana Vujić

On the first day, on Wednesday we traveled to Zagreb, picked up the other students from Turkey,

Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria and Italy and went to Plitvice Lakes. We walked around the lakes, took a

boat ride and returned to the entrance by train-bus. It was the second time I visited the Plitvice Lakes

and I was again amazed. The next day we had workshops at school, and in the evening was the last

dinner at school. Students from all countries sang and danced together, the food was excellent and

everyone had a great time. On Friday, we took our hosts to dinner. We got to know each other

better, shared gifts and had a great time. On the last day, Saturday, we went to Zagreb. There we

were in the museum of illusions and had a free time after that which we used for some more

chatting. Students from other countries stayed in Zagreb, so we said goodbye to them and wished

them a safe journey. This was a nice experience for me, mostly because I met a very nice person with

whom I became so close in that short time and would like to do it again.

Mateja Peternel

Turkey, Bulgaria, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Croatia participated in the Online project. The students came to Croatia and on the first day we went to the Plitvice Lakes. We explored the lakes and returned to Daruvar. On the second day we had a tour of the park and workshops at the school. In the evening, we had a dinner at the school and each country presented its performance. On the third day we also had workshops at the school and in the evening we took our guests to dinner. On the fourth day, we went on a tour of Zagreb and visited the Museum of Illusions. I really liked this project, students from other countries were very communicative and happy. I would be very happy to repeat this experience.

Kristijana Popović

Our trip to Plitvice started in the morning when the bus came to pick us up in front of the school. I slept most of the way. When we arrived I suddenly woke up and started walking. a whole day of walking in the fresh air was welcome. We hung out with our hosts, looked around and enjoyed ourselves. The most interesting part was when we got to the big waterfall. There we waited for our turn to take pictures on the big stone in front of the waterfall. I would take a boat ride, which was relaxing with a beautiful view, which lasted about 20 minutes to half an hour. I am really satisfied with how the whole day turned out, I had fun and enjoyed the nature. Later, the whole group went to eat in Burger king. After we ate our fill, we slowly went home to Daruvar. On Saturday we went to Zagreb, where we visited the museum of illusions, which was very interesting for everyone. We looked around and took pictures. We went for a walk in Zagreb, hung out with our hosts, went shopping. time to see off our hosts and say goodbye because the project is over. It was a bit sad moment, we all said goodbye and hugged. I was very glad that I met new friends with whom I will stay in online contact, and I hope that such gatherings and projects will be repeated. :)

Enola Piščak

This project was one of my best experiences ever. I enjoyed everything. First day we went to Plitvice lakes it was very beautiful. The second day we spend most of our time in school. We had different workshops like ice-breaking activities. At the night I went with my friend from Spain to restoran Terasa. The day after we also had workshops bud we also had a big dinner together. Last day was saddest because everybody cryed. And to conclude it was very good and interesting experience! I meet new friends and learned a lot of new things.

Lovro Nagy

From 12.10.2022. until 15.10.2022. I was a participant in the Online project as part of Erasmus+. We were the hosts, and other countries were coming to Croatia. On the first day, we met them in Zagreb and went to Plitvice. It was wonderful at Plitvice. The huge waterfalls and clear water were indescribably beautiful. On the same day, we returned to Daruvar, where we accommodated our guests in a hotel. On the second day, we visited the Daruvar Photo Club and took a tour around Daruvar. Then we came to the school and had various workshops about Croatia. Finally, we had a welcome dinner to the school, had dinner and we also danced. On the third day we had workshops at school where we learned a lot about photography. The guests presented their country, it was very interesting and I learned a lot of new things. In the evening we took our guests to dinner and drinks. It was fun. On the fourth day we went to Zagreb to the Museum of Illusions, that day we said goodbye to our guests. Those four days were very fun and not tiring. An unforgettable experience that I would love to repeat again.

Tara Pervan

I participated in this project becuase Croatia was the host this time and I wanted to meet some new people, learn something about other cultures and have a good time with my friends. The first day when we picked up students in Zagreb, we went to Plitvice lakes. It was a great tour and a great opportunity to meet the students that came here. In Daruvar we had a weclome dinner where we had a great time. The countries were presenting their cultures. In school we had a lot of fun workshops where we had a chance to learn something new about the countries and about our topic photography. The last day they were in Daruvar we went out for a dinner in the city and we had a great time, also we became good friends. The last day of project we went to Zagreb to say goodbye to the students, but before that we took a walk around the city and we visited the Museum of illusions. These four days that we spent together were so fun and i can say a little bit tiring. I had a great time and I hope i will be able to participate in this kind of poject again!!

Nina Likter

The first day was interesting, we got to know the people we hosted, talked with them and other guests. It was very nice in Plitvice, we walked a lot and saw nature, we had a lot of time to rest, which was good. When we were going back to Daruvar we sang on the bus and it was really fun. On the second day we attended workshops at the school, which were interesting and helped us to get to know each other, and to achieve better communication with the guests. The dinner at school was a very nice experience, first of all it was fun. I liked the dances and songs that the guests sang the most. On the third day, we again had workshops at school. We had dinner that day in a restaurant of our choice with the people we hosted. We had a great time and that evening gave us a chance to get closer to them. The last day we went to Zagreb. We went to the museum of illusions. After that we had free time around Zagreb. We ate, walked and after that we saw off the guests. All in all it was fun, we met new people and became friends with them, we danced, sang and it was nice. I would definitely repeat this experience.

Dorotea Mikuš

This is my second ERASMUS+ project in Daruvar, Croatia. Our whole adventure starts on wednesday morning. We were very excited.First we stopped in zagreb to pick up our guests and we continued driving.We arrived at Plitvice lakes around 11 am and stayed there till 13pm. We looked at the beautiful nature, enjoyed the fresh air and met students from other countries.We headed towards Daruvar and stopped to eat and rest along the way.On the second day we had a tour of Daruvar and getting to know it. After the Croatian team told some stories and myths about Darovar, we also went to the Janković castle and learned something about it. Then we headed towards the school for other interesting activities.The workshops were mainly on the topic of getting to know the Croatian language and other students. We had lunch at school and after that presentations on the topic of photography now and then in different cultures. This was followed by rest and the so-called final dinner. where, in addition to food, we also saw different performances by our guests from Turkey, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Romania. We danced, sang, had fun and most importantly learned something .On Friday we also had various workshops from the morning. For example, the professor from Turkey explained something about various applications, the professor from Croatia taught us about photography… At the end of the day, everyone took their guest to dinner. I had a beautiful and very nice girl from Turkey. There were also two students from the Croatian team at the dinner who, together with me, host the girls from Turkey. We spent a wonderful evening and learned something new about their culture.The next day or the last day we went to Zagreb where we went to the museum of illusions and to the gallery Kranjčar . We also had free time, which we spent mostly on sightseeing and taking pictures. Unfortunately the guests had to go, but the beautiful moments remained.But as always I learned something and met new friends from different countries of the world. I am very glad to have been a part of this project. Just as I found friends from different countries, so I became friends with my Croatian team, with whom I was never bored. Thank you for this opportunity.

Antonela Straga

On the first day, I met the girl which name is Ivanina. She's a really nice person. First day we went to the Plitvice Lakes, where we all got even closer and socialized. It was very nice for me there. On the second day, we went on a tour of the town of Daruvar. I been with Ivanina the whole time, and I learned a lot about her and her country. Afterwards we had activities and I helped others if they needed help. That evening we all met at school because we had dinner. There was a dance and song show in which we all participated and had fun. We ate well and of course had great time together. On the third day, I participated in decorating. We decorated the school with photos. It was interesting. In the evening, we took the students to the final dinner, that was my favorite part. We talked, had fun, ate, learned each other's languages... If I could, I would do it again. This was a very nice experience, I met a lot of new people as well as Ivanina. I hope we will meet again sometime. Maybe not in Croatia.. Who knows where..

Zara Bohar

Ana-Maria Chadjim

The first day started with going to Zagreb, where we met the people we met. We spoke with them, their professors and other guests. After Zagreb, we headed to the Plitvice Lakes, where we got to know each other better. It was beautiful in Plitvice, we walked a lot and looked at the beauty of nature, we had a lot of free time, which was great. When we went from Plitvice to Daruvar, we sang various songs on the bus and it was a very nice experience, because we heard the kind of music they listen to. The second day began, we took part in workshops at school that were creative and helped us get to know each other and better communicate with guests. Dinner at school was an extremely nice and fun experience. I liked it best when the guests sang and danced, and soon we joined them. The third day also started, we had workshops at school again. That evening, we took our guests out to dinner in a restaurant of our choice. We had a great time and that evening came in handy because we got even closer to the guests. The last day came, we were going to Zagreb. We visited the museum of illusions, which was great. After the museum of illusions, we had free time around Zagreb. We went to eat something, take a walk and after that we said goodbye to the guests. All in all, it was fun, we met new peers from other countries and became friends with them, danced, sang and had a fantastic time. I would definitely repeat this experience.

Nino Kadežabek

With every project, new friendships are born. And each one blooms, and then, at the end, we have garden full of the most beautiful memories. And that's how I saw this project, even though we parted ways, we still have all the memories and knowledge. I met lot of wonderful people and had lot of fun. I am really glad that I took part in all of this because of all the different, but positively interesting, stories I heard. I learned a lot about my peers from other countries. But not only that, I also learned a lot about the difference between before and today's photos. I really hope to participate in future projects, and I hope more people will have this amazing experience.

Tena Vavra