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About me
My name is Seán Brady. I am 19 and attend Bife. I currently study Pre-University Science in Bife and have been really enjoying the course. My hobbies include Gaelic Football and music, both which I have done my whole life. I have two younger siblings aswell as my man and dad and we live in a place called Roundwood. In the future I hope to further my studies in science and decide upon a career path that is best for me in that sector Preparation for the mobility
In preparation for the mobility, I made sure to do research on what items I may need traveling over to Malaga. I packed weather appropriate clothing and also packed smart wear for the work placement I was going to be attending. I also researched the company I was going to be working for and learned what they do in their job. The forms for work experience that would needed to be signed to complete my hours were brought aswell. I also learned a few phrases in Spanish so I didn’t have trouble when ordering food or asking general questions that would help get me through the day. |
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Accommodation
The accommodation provided to us on our mobility was of a very good standard and it was in a good location in the city. We were given apartments that all had their own individual codes to lock them without others knowing. The apartment I stayed in was open planned with several facilities such as a hob, microwave, fridge, Tv, utensils, bathroom and many other smaller things. The location was great as it was only a 10 min walk from the city center which meant we weren’t traveling for long periods of time. To my work placement it was a 20min walk which was great I found. The apartments were all on the same floor and close by so we could go to each other’s rooms if we needed anything. |
Work Place
For my work-placement I was placed in a pharmacy 20 mins from my apartment. The pharmacy was really clean small place along the river in Malaga. The staff were very nice and accommodating and always helped out when they could. The majority of the staff only had a little bit of English so the was a bit of a language barrier but one member of staff had fluent English and made sure to explain information to me. The work I did in the pharmacy was very interesting to me as I got to see how much the pharmacies differ in Spain from Ireland. In Spain their whole system has some differences to how pharmacies are run in Ireland with an example being prescriptions. Most people in Spain have their own medical card which their doctors put their medication info on and when the pharmacy puts the card into the computer, all of the persons needed medications show up and it also shows their previous or ongoing medications aswell. My role was to help out with the stock taking of medications and learning how customers are served. The only difficulty I had was the language barrier but it didn’t cause a lot of problems when working
For my work-placement I was placed in a pharmacy 20 mins from my apartment. The pharmacy was really clean small place along the river in Malaga. The staff were very nice and accommodating and always helped out when they could. The majority of the staff only had a little bit of English so the was a bit of a language barrier but one member of staff had fluent English and made sure to explain information to me. The work I did in the pharmacy was very interesting to me as I got to see how much the pharmacies differ in Spain from Ireland. In Spain their whole system has some differences to how pharmacies are run in Ireland with an example being prescriptions. Most people in Spain have their own medical card which their doctors put their medication info on and when the pharmacy puts the card into the computer, all of the persons needed medications show up and it also shows their previous or ongoing medications aswell. My role was to help out with the stock taking of medications and learning how customers are served. The only difficulty I had was the language barrier but it didn’t cause a lot of problems when working
Adjusting to Malaga
Adjusting to Malaga has been an simpler process than I thought it would. After being here for over a week I found myself learning my way around the city and the many different places within. The culture has been amazing to see especially their religious festivities as they such a wide scale event that last for many hours over many days. From going around city and living in it, I found my Spanish improved and I was able to firm sentences easier that would allow me to get through the days. I am really enjoying the freedom to go around and explore Malaga as where I live back in Ireland, it is a small place with not many forms of transportation. The other people of my trip are really nice and friendly. For this mobility, I am the only guy out of a group of 17 so I am really glad I get along so great with everyone on the trip.
While on the mobility, there is so much time to go explore the city and what it has to offer. Over the time we have spent here we have went on trips and had activities organized for to do so we could experience so many things. Besides the planned activities there are many things to be done and places to see that you find yourself getting lost in time. There so many restaurants and cafes to dine in and experience the Spanish cuisine, there are also endless streets of shops which all sell many different and sometimes unique things from Spanish culture. The beaches are amazing and with the great weather you find yourself spending lots of time there getting sunburnt. The night life in Malaga is also amazing and the city becomes populated with lots of people. In my free time, I always found myself busy and I made sure to visit as many things as I could.
Adjusting to Malaga has been an simpler process than I thought it would. After being here for over a week I found myself learning my way around the city and the many different places within. The culture has been amazing to see especially their religious festivities as they such a wide scale event that last for many hours over many days. From going around city and living in it, I found my Spanish improved and I was able to firm sentences easier that would allow me to get through the days. I am really enjoying the freedom to go around and explore Malaga as where I live back in Ireland, it is a small place with not many forms of transportation. The other people of my trip are really nice and friendly. For this mobility, I am the only guy out of a group of 17 so I am really glad I get along so great with everyone on the trip.
While on the mobility, there is so much time to go explore the city and what it has to offer. Over the time we have spent here we have went on trips and had activities organized for to do so we could experience so many things. Besides the planned activities there are many things to be done and places to see that you find yourself getting lost in time. There so many restaurants and cafes to dine in and experience the Spanish cuisine, there are also endless streets of shops which all sell many different and sometimes unique things from Spanish culture. The beaches are amazing and with the great weather you find yourself spending lots of time there getting sunburnt. The night life in Malaga is also amazing and the city becomes populated with lots of people. In my free time, I always found myself busy and I made sure to visit as many things as I could.
What I have learned
From my time in Malaga, I learned a lot which I will take with me into life. I think the main skill I improved was my ability to be independent. Everything I did in Malaga definitely helped me improve my independence and my ability to make a choice of what I wanted to do. Traveling around the city and going to work via transport or walking also helped as I had to make my own way to work learning the route from my apartment. From this mobility I only have positive things to say as it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I’ve met so many new friends which I really enjoy spending my time with. I also loved what Malaga had to offer and I enjoyed doing as much as I could
From my time in Malaga, I learned a lot which I will take with me into life. I think the main skill I improved was my ability to be independent. Everything I did in Malaga definitely helped me improve my independence and my ability to make a choice of what I wanted to do. Traveling around the city and going to work via transport or walking also helped as I had to make my own way to work learning the route from my apartment. From this mobility I only have positive things to say as it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I’ve met so many new friends which I really enjoy spending my time with. I also loved what Malaga had to offer and I enjoyed doing as much as I could
Advice and Recommendations
The best piece of advice I could give to the next group is do everything your place has to offer. Don’t be afraid to try new things and try to experience everything as it is so worth it in the end. Also make sure to spend time with the others from your group as that is where you will have the most fun. I recommend if you go to Malaga in your mobility, try the Spanish cuisine as it is so nice and fresh and you will find most restaurants have a good quality of service and food.
The best piece of advice I could give to the next group is do everything your place has to offer. Don’t be afraid to try new things and try to experience everything as it is so worth it in the end. Also make sure to spend time with the others from your group as that is where you will have the most fun. I recommend if you go to Malaga in your mobility, try the Spanish cuisine as it is so nice and fresh and you will find most restaurants have a good quality of service and food.