The best volunteering experience I've had!

Hello My name is Lord Dunmore, I'm from California and I found this program online. I've been with the Excellence Center of Europe for about 2 months, and in that time I've met so many incredible people and had an unforgettable experience! My time at the center was absolutely fantastic and full of opportunities to learn especially with my German instructor Muaz and all my classmates. During my time here, I instructed 4 students in English and 1 in Germany, coaching them with language and helping them become more confident in themselves when they speak. We have also Taken some trips to see Leipzig, Berlin, and Thalle, all very wonderful locations. All of the volunteers in Excellence Center were wonderful to meet and I enjoyed all of their company inside Center and outside as well, since Halle gives many chances to relax and find fun activities, it was always a pleasure to have them with and not be completely alone in a different country. The Excellence Center gives a very warm and welcoming environment. Everyone was so helpful and accepting and I never felt left out or alone, and I've made many very close and unforgettable friends that I hope to remain close to. Immediately when I arrived I met Ali, who guided me to the Center, showed me to my accommodation, and became one of my best friends since I've been here. All of the staff at the Excellence Center are phenomenal, Radwan is very helpful and outgoing. Though Radwan is more on the quiet side, he's very competitive when it comes to playing soccer and we always have a good time. Salma is absolutely amazing, she is so sweet and outgoing! As soon as I met her I felt so taken care of and appreciated and I immediately felt apart of the family. Rafat is one of the best managers I've worked with because the establishment and the environment he created is friendly, loving, welcoming, as well as professional and this made me want to come in and volunteer everyday. Halle is absolutely beautiful and coming from California, I can say one of the most convenient, and beautiful cities I've stayed in, and I would even consider living there. My students were wonderful and very eager to learn and teaching was on of the most enjoyable parts of the program. My German instructor Muaz was not only a very skilled, effective, professional teacher but a fantastic friend and added to my experience a great deal and I feel I have a much better grasp on the German language because of his efforts. I would definitely recommend this to people with a passion for German culture and language, Halle is a safe place to stay and the Excellence Center provides instructors who are dedicated and an environment that is encouraging. I also want to mention my fellow volunteers who became like family to me and gave me an unforgettable experience. The Excellence Center of Europe was an excellent choice for me and I hope any one considering this program will come to Halle and see for themselves what a wonderful group of people are waiting for them!