My name is Mathias MARTELAT, I’m 18 years old student studying International Trade. As part of my studies, I had to work two months abroad. After an interview with MISTER PIERRO TUZZO, I’ve been wisely selected to get an internship in a real estate agency in Sicily.
I landed in Palermo on May 7th, 2018.
First of all, since I don’t speak Italian, there is always the language fence. And unfortunately, people here speak English neither Spanish. It’s quite difficult to communicate, in a shop, at work and so on…
I’ve also met very good mates, we used to hang out at the pub, do some parties, go to the beach and so on. After almost two months seeing them every day created a strong link between us. I’m pretty sure I’ll miss some of them.
The food here is probably the best thing, pasta and pizza are way better than the ones you eat in some other part of Europe. And it’s cheaper.
Moving here was also the opportunity to, for the first time, live without my parents. I learned to live with my roommates. I had to do everything on my own, food, laundry, etc. My work experience was kinda good, my boss was very “cool”. He used to offer us the drink that he brings from the bar close to the agency. He used to not pressuring us etc. But I think not everyone behaves as he does in Sicily. Sicilian are known for being strict about rules.