{"id":9276,"date":"2025-03-14T03:31:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T05:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/?p=9276"},"modified":"2025-03-14T03:31:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T05:31:38","slug":"discoveries-under-the-palm-tree-erasmus-internship-in-tenerife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archyvas.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/discoveries-under-the-palm-tree-erasmus-internship-in-tenerife\/","title":{"rendered":"Discoveries under the palm tree: Erasmus+ internship in Tenerife"},"content":{"rendered":"

What would you say about the opportunity to develop professional ideas under a palm tree, where the sun and the sea become the engine of your creativity? It is possible! <\/span>An inspiring<\/span> interview that shows that international exchange is much more than just an internship or studies. It is a life experience from which you can learn, grow and discover the world anew. After a two-month Erasmus+ internship in Tenerife, Anastasija Zaburdiajevait\u0117, a student of the Photography study programme at the Faculty of Arts and Education, shares her unforgettable impressions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 What encouraged you to take advantage of international opportunities?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anastasija Zaburdiajevait\u0117<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 Tenerife, known as the island of the sun, has always been a corner of my heart. I have been there <\/span>a couple of<\/span> times and fell in love with this island. <\/span>When I found out about the opportunity to do a photography internship in Tenerife under the Erasmus+ programme<\/span>, the choice became self-evident<\/span>.<\/span> Moreover, it was <\/span>a great<\/span> opportunity to develop not only <\/span>professionally,<\/span> but also personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 What were your internship days like?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 My days in Tenerife were really unpredictable! <\/span>Sometimes<\/span> I started work in the afternoon, but there were also mornings when I got up well before the sun for sunrise photoshoots. <\/span>I <\/span>did my internship in a company that has<\/span> various businesses, so the spectrum of my work was <\/span>extremely wide<\/span>.<\/span> From surfing lessons on the beach to personal photoshoots and even photographing the interior and exterior of a coliving type villa \u2013 there was no shortage of variety!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 What are the <\/span>biggest<\/span> differences <\/span>you noticed<\/span> between your internship in Lithuania and Tenerife?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 The <\/span>biggest<\/span> difference is Canarian Time or the perception of time. People in Tenerife have a completely different approach to time than <\/span>we do<\/span> in Lithuania. <\/span>Here, locals <\/span>not only<\/span> allocate time for work <\/span>but also for<\/span> relaxation, sunbathing, late dinners and even parties without a special occasion.<\/span> Canarian Time <\/span>is also manifested<\/span> in work: when <\/span>it\u2019s done<\/span>, it\u2019s good \u2013 people are flexible, and<\/span> they don\u2019t rush to set a completion date for work. In Lithuania, we are much more punctual and demand stricter standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 What were the <\/span>most interesting<\/span> experiences?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 In Tenerife, I had a great opportunity <\/span>not only<\/span> to work on internship tasks<\/span> but also to<\/span> create my own personal projects.<\/span> One of them was the idea born under a palm <\/span>tree,<\/span> to <\/span>create<\/span> my own project about the Yerba Mate tea culture in the south of Tenerife, especially in <\/span>the city of<\/span> El M\u00e9dano, where I spent a lot of time. I used digital equipment to do the internship, but I also took a film of analogue photography with me, which served as a basis for my ideas. This project was my creative experiment and was <\/span>truly<\/span> significant for my professional growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 How has this internship contributed to your personal and professional growth?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 From a professional point of view, this internship only confirmed for me once again that the world needs real photography, not photos generated by artificial intelligence. <\/span>This<\/span> is a live activity that requires real professionals who take high-quality <\/span>photos<\/span>. Personally, this experience allowed me to face fears, learn to adapt and overcome inner discomfort to achieve the best results. During the two months of internship, I encountered situations that encouraged me to clarify my values \u200b\u200band follow them accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2013 Did you have the opportunity to collaborate with other artists or photographers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 One of the most <\/span>important<\/span> moments was visiting the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), where I met various artists from <\/span>different corners of<\/span> the world. I had only met one other photographer, but meetings with jewellers, artists and musicians helped broaden my approach to creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 What new professional methods did you discover in this internship?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 In Tenerife, I learned to appreciate the little things <\/span>that you<\/span> can\u2019t <\/span>learn<\/span> just by listening to lectures. <\/span>For example, communicating with the client and the posing model \u2013 these subtle nuances of gaining trust and establishing a connection are <\/span>simply<\/span> necessary to achieve the best result.<\/span> The internship was <\/span>really useful<\/span> because it helped me acquire new skills that I can apply in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 How has this internship influenced your future career plans?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 This internship has definitely encouraged me to move forward in the field of photography. <\/span>Now I am more courageous,<\/span> I <\/span>think less about mistakes <\/span>and<\/span> I am more focused<\/span> on what is happening now.<\/span> This experience has also broadened my perspective on photography and helped me realise that <\/span>real<\/span> skills, <\/span>real<\/span> work <\/span>and real<\/span> creativity will always be appreciated<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Are there any <\/span>special<\/span> moments from your time in Tenerife that you <\/span>would like<\/span> to share?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 I will never forget my first days in Tenerife, when <\/span>due<\/span> to <\/span>circumstances<\/span> I did not have a place to stay and spent a couple of nights in a hostel. However, on the third night, unexpected friends came into my life \u2013 an Argentine family who took me in as their own. Also, the last days of the trip were memorable because of the carnival in the capital \u2013 a <\/span>real<\/span> transformation of life in Tenerife. Observing the life of the locals inspired me to take more care of my emotional and physical health.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013What advice would you give to other students <\/span>who are<\/span> considering Erasmus+ internships?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 If you are considering the Erasmus+ opportunity, know for sure that it will be one of the best experiences of your life. Erasmus+ allows you not only to gain internships in your <\/span>field,<\/span> but also to get to know another culture, discover new people and, most importantly, get to know yourself better. If you have the desire \u2013 definitely don\u2019t stop!<\/span><\/p>\n

More information about international exchange opportunities can be found<\/span> here<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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