O testemunho final da Marta (SPIN)

My volunteering in Lisbon has come to an end. The past 6 months have been something completely different from what I've experienced before. I feel more sure of myself, I'm not afraid to take risks, and I now know I’m capable of much more than I thought before.

Living in Portugal gave me the chance to immerse myself in a culture so different from my own. The way people live life slowly and chill has taught me to take things with more ease and appreciate the small things around me. One of my favourite things was wandering around Lisbon’s colourful streets, ending up at a random miradouro, and just enjoying the views the city has to offer.

I’ve made some incredible friends who made my stay much more fun and exciting. It was amazing to be surrounded by people from all kinds of different places, learn about their countries, and share things about mine. I’m very grateful for the connections I’ve made and hope to stay in touch with them in the future.

I’ve also seen many stunning places. Portugal truly has so much beautiful nature—from the sunny beaches of Algarve to Madeira's mesmerizing views. My favourite places for sure have been the small beach towns by the ocean. They’re always so cute and pretty, with a really cool vibe.

I learned lot about myself during the project and I now know better what I want to do in the future. I feel that all the doors are now open for me and there really is nothing holding me back.