them using PPT or PREZI programs.
• What new did you learn?
I learned to use two IT applications. I learned a few new handicraft styles. Im-
proved English knowledge and skills. I learned more about Romanian tradi-
tions and present because I knew nothing about that country. I learned about the
learning system, the order in Romania. I learned about the differences between
Lithuanian and Romanian characters, and the differences in lifestyle.
• What is the difference between Romanian and our school?
The school where we were learning has a ton of achievements, they are proud
of their school and many children want to study there. They don’t use any elec-
tronic diaries. It was surprising that the students didn’t have to walk to another
lesson but teachers had to, for example, the music teacher has to carry all the
necessary tools. Children do not raise their hand to answer, but two fingers. I
have noticed that children are very respectful to teachers. Some children bring
their cushions and put it on the chairs to make them softer. I was surprised that
I did not see a canteen in the school. There was only an old woman selling buns
and other sweets.
• Was it difficult to learn Romanian words/phrases? How do you feel when
you speak Romanian?
Learning was easy, remembering was harder. When speaking, I felt like weird a
little bit, but it was interesting to know the words of another language.
and it is dangerous to walk in there.
Skomanta’s
Mother
• How did you feel when your child was gone?
As he went with teachers and other participants from the project, I really
didn’t worry, I trusted him. We communicated and I didn’t feel worried. I was
also pleased that my son had the opportunity to learn English and got to know
new people and improve.
• Was it difficult to learn traditional Romanian dance?
• Did the child enjoy learning activities in Romania?
No, their dance was very easy. I thought that we will need to move more in their Yes, he was most interested in being in active activities, the opportunity to
dance.
speak in public (presentation of Lithuanian bread).
• What new did you learn about Romania and its culture?
I learned that their dances are quite immobile. Tasted their traditional bread. I
saw their national costume. The family I lived with, made interesting traditional
dishes: instead of bread corn porridge - mamalyga, meat dishes. In the museum,
I learned about the history of technology: an ancient supercomputer, an ancient
music device, and others. I found out that this is a big country, where friendly
and cheerful people live. But there are areas, where people walk with weapons
• What did your child learn?
He learned a few words in Romanian, about Romania in general, about na-
tional dishes, clothes, learned the differences between learning activities in
Lithuania and Romania, learned how to use several IT programs, and learned
some new techniques of handicraft production. The greatest experience - to
speak English and not be afraid to make mistakes. He gained motivation to
learn further.