{"id":9243,"date":"2026-03-20T15:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/studentervaring\/group-exchange-erasmus-chris-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:03:52","slug":"international-experience-imvet-chris","status":"publish","type":"studentervaring","link":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/studentervaring\/international-experience-imvet-chris\/","title":{"rendered":"International experience IMVET | Chris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Erasmus-Chris-Martine-vd-Oever.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9388 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Erasmus-Chris-Martine-vd-Oever.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Erasmus-Chris-Martine-vd-Oever-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Erasmus-Chris-Martine-vd-Oever-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Going abroad helped me believe in myself.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9243_1c9152-75 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9243_b0c5ff-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For Chris, a Greek student in electrical engineering, going abroad was an opportunity to challenge himself. He describes himself as someone who enjoys new experiences and always tries his best, even when things are not easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning and communication can sometimes take more effort for him, especially in unfamiliar environments. Still, when he got the chance to join the IMVET project in Spain, an Erasmus+ initiative focused on improving opportunities for students with disabilities, he decided to go for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was very lucky to be selected,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking the step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before leaving, Chris felt nervous. Traveling abroad and communicating in a different language felt like a challenge. \u201cAt the beginning, I felt anxious and unsure,\u201d he explains. But he didn\u2019t let that stop him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feeling part of the group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once in M\u00e1laga (Spain), things quickly changed. With support from his teacher and fellow students, Chris started to feel more comfortable. \u201cI was able to take part in all the activities and really feel part of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What stood out most to him was the connection with others. Meeting students from different countries and working together gave him a sense of belonging. \u201cIt made me feel more open and connected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovering new self-confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the trip, Chris realized something important about himself. \u201cEven if I have difficulties, I can still succeed,\u201d he says. The experience helped him grow in several ways. He improved his communication skills, learned how to cooperate with others, and gained confidence in new situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience motivated him to keep going. Chris now wants to continue learning, meeting new people, and showing that students who face challenges can still fully participate in international experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI want to show that I can achieve my goals,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>His message is clear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Even with challenges, you can succeed abroad.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9243_bc4f3d-79 alignnone has-theme-palette2-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9243_20fdc3-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">His advice for students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chris encourages other students to just give it a try:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_698bf4-dc:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_698bf4-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_698bf4-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_698bf4-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_698bf4-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_698bf4-dc kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_686a72-bf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_686a72-bf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to try. Even it feels challenging at first.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_09c171-29 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_09c171-29\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ask for support. You don&#8217;t have to do it alone.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_d3d6c7-cb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_d3d6c7-cb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Stay open. New experiences, you will grow from them.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_33ea93-0d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_33ea93-0d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Believe in yourself. You are capable or more than you think.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9243_8becbd-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9243_8becbd-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9243_8becbd-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9243_8becbd-d1{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id9243_8becbd-d1 > 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9243_cfd54b-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9243_cfd54b-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9243_cfd54b-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9243_cfd54b-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9243_cfd54b-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Tips from Chris&#8217; story for education professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_13d509-07:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_13d509-07 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_13d509-07 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_13d509-07 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_13d509-07 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items9243_13d509-07 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9243_135225-ef .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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