You can travel alone
Think for yourself because you do not need anyone to think for you. It is necessary to be bold and break the ice-burg when traveling. You can always travel on your own. During the training course for our trip to Italy, I learned how to use the maps at the train station to find the train that will take me to the place I want. I also learned self-reliance in finding the train, the time it will arrive, the gate to which it will go to, how to buy the ticket electronically and how to know the validity period.
By: Aya Shaheen
I have trained to read all the signs surrounding the means of transportation because not to read those means getting lost inevitably, as transportation in Italy is very carefully organized, and the people are very punctual.
The International Youth Exchange Programme (Zajel) of the An-Najah's PR Department is trustworthy and highly administrative programme that ensures that all participants will follow the instructions, thus facilitating the trip course. The aim of these trips is to enhance the capabilities of the students and train them to manage trips internationally.
During our visit to Italy, we communicated with its people and learned about the importance of the system, respect for time and acceptance of the other. In the markets, everything is unique. The water bus ride and seeing the city of Venice was one of the most beautiful experiences ever.
We visited Torcello Island, or as I call it the Green Island. It was one of the most charming places in Italy. The presence of the sea next to the old green trees and the land furnished with grass and flowers makes you feel comfortable.
I felt the greatness of the Roman Empire and the intelligence of its kings. They knew how to win the hearts of the people through all those beautiful buildings, palaces, popular baths and water taps that are widely distributed in the roads. We visited the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, which shows his genius as the true founder of several current sciences. In the Vatican Museum, I saw many paintings and the intensity of their creativity were impressive particularly the paintings by Michelangelo!
The most beautiful thing in the city of Florence was its river, where walking beside it and listening to the sound of the water was a treat in itself. The way the houses are built over the river and its stability all these years was also amazing. I also enjoyed walking in the alleys of the city. As for the city of Venice, it was very beautiful, and there were several beautiful islands such as the island of Burano, which was characterized by its ancient buildings, and the island of Murano characterized by colorful houses, whereas the island of Torcello was the most beautiful of all characterized by the trees green color merged with the blue color of the sea.
The presence of some Italian students provided us during our visit with safety and made us closer to the Italian people. They told us about the most famous landmarks, markets, restaurants and short roads, which made it easy to visit places and invest time. We also learned a few Italian words by practicing the pronunciation with them. Our visit to the natural sites in Italy has had a great psychological impact on us, whether it was from contemplation of nature and huge trees by the river, with the sound of watercress or the sound of tree leaves and the breath of fresh air, which positively affected us.