My first day in Malaga was new and exciting. It’s never been on a group holiday like this before so it was definitely nerve wrecking in the beginning, but once I got on the plane the excitement really began. I made friends with one of the girls from college who I’d only seen before in passing through the corridors—we instantly clicked and have been attached to the hip & out exploring everyday since. 🙂 Our accommodation is absolutely pristine, and after unpacking we took a walk around the city and the abundance of orange trees was really cool to see! 🍊
I headed off to the airport on the 19th of January with high hopes for the Erasmus+ trip ! 🛩 I made a new friend almost instantly at the doors of dublin airport !! i had seen her in college we had smiled and said hello in passing , but we chatted over our love of dogs and instantly hit it off ,comparing pictires of our pets 🦮🐩The flight was quick enough and accommodation is only 15/20 min drive from the airport, sooo handy if you are flying in later in the evenings ✈️ We got our room keys Miguel is apart of the European Era team ,he is so nice and very approachable 🤗if we need anything we go to him, he explained the rules and told us we have a meeting in the morning to find out exactly where and what we will be doing for work placement 😇😇once Miguel finished chatting with us we had the evening to ourselves. The rooms are perfect , lots of wardrobe space and the mini fridge is a life saviour 🧊🧊
I took a walk through the streets of with some of the group ,it was beautiful 😍 We were all amazed with the Beautiful Bright Orange Tress that are along almost every path you walk 🍊🍊😍😍 we came across a Fabulous square that had some fantastic statues .
Students Head to Málaga for an Exciting Two-Week Work Placement!
We are thrilled to announce that 25 of our students will be embarking on an incredible journey to Málaga, Spain, on the 19th of January 2025 as part of their two-week work placement programme. This experience is an integral component of our commitment to fostering vocational and transversal skills, as outlined in our Erasmus+ initiative.
During their time in Málaga, students will have the opportunity to work in their chosen vocational fields, gaining hands-on experience that will enrich their learning and professional development. This programme not only enhances their technical skills but also provides a unique cultural experience, helping them build confidence, independence, and adaptability in a global work environment.
This placement aligns with our college’s vision of providing comprehensive education that equips students with lifelong learning skills. By participating in an international work setting, students will also develop valuable soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all of which are essential in today’s interconnected world.
We wish our students every success as they represent our college abroad. Their hard work and dedication make us incredibly proud, and we are confident they will make the most of this transformative opportunity.
Stay tuned for updates and stories from their journey—we can’t wait to hear all about their experiences in Málaga!
Today was the last day of our work placements, we had a small brown poodle come in, she was very cute but did not enjoy getting her face dried. Once her hair was cut we said goodbye to Clarise and were let off on a half day for the final time.
Later on that day, we all met up and had dinner at Morrissey’s. After words, I began my career as a doorman, making sure that anyone entering the pub was on the list
Today in work experience there was only one dog which needed a bath and haircut. After we bathed him we watched Clarise give him a haircut and we were let off on a half day.
After work we all went to watch a Flamenco show which was great!
Me holly and shauna went out for breakfast for our last day and we got some gifts for the people in our work placement. Adil brought his baby in on the last day. We cries saying goodbye to everybody. We brought some of the leftovers food back with us and gave it to the homeless community around our accommodation. Paula and Laura brought us ous and treated us to dinner it was lovely. A few of us went out for the last night.
Today was the last working day pretty average played dodgeball with the kids in the last class then the teacher told everyone it was my last day and they all said goodbye to me
Today was our last day of work experience in Malaga. I took the bus to the groomers for the last time, de-flead a lovely golden retriever, and groomed a massive spanish water dog. He took forever to dry and ended up looking like a big cotton ball by the end of it. It was so difficult to say “adios” instead of “hasta mañana” to my supervisor at the end, she was such a wonderful boss and taught me so much. I gave her a card with her dogs on it to say thank you.
When I got back to the accommodation I got a good start on packing my bags to go home. We all went out for a wonderful dinner. (Thank you Paula and Laura!)
At work I groomed a husky that was the older brother of the one I had groomed previously. He was a lot more calm and well behaved (though that’s not saying much by husky standards!).
Afterwards, we all went to a flamenco show. The performers were so talented. Some of us then went to karaoke.
Greenhills Community College Erasmus+ to Malaga 