At the end of April, Aspira students traveled to the beautiful city of Porto to participate in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) Inclusive and Sustainable Management in Sport and Tourism, organized by Universidade Lusófona, Porto University Centre, in collaboration with Futebol Clube do Porto.
This international program brought together students and professors from various European countries, offering them the opportunity to explore inclusion, sustainability, and innovation in sport and tourism – all while having a great time!
During the program, participants took part in a variety of engaging activities:
- They explored the city of Porto independently, observing how urban spaces can be made accessible and inclusive,
- They examined innovative and sustainable practices in sports and tourism management,
- They followed the final preparations of a match and experienced the atmosphere of a major sporting event at Estádio do Dragão, where Futebol Clube do Porto won the Portuguese championship– an experience that left a strong impression on everyone!
Beyond academic activities, students had the chance to enjoy the beauty of Porto, connect with peers from other countries, learn from one another, and create valuable memories.
Our students’ impressions
“The Erasmus trip to Porto was an unforgettable experience that allowed us to combine the enjoyable with the useful. Through workshops, lectures, and social activities, we gained new knowledge and also had the opportunity to experience a different culture, way of life, and meet people from various countries. In addition to the educational part, we had the chance to explore the beautiful city, enjoy its atmosphere, and create memories that we will cherish for a long time. This trip brought us many new experiences, friendships, and motivation for future challenges.”
Paula Ivanišević
“The stay in Portugal as part of the Erasmus programme was an unforgettable experience filled with new acquaintances, fun, and wonderful memories. At the university, we were warmly welcomed by very kind professors, and through group work we had the opportunity to meet students from other countries and learn new things in an engaging way. In addition to the academic activities, we enjoyed the beautiful city, visited the ocean beach, attended a football match, and experienced the vibrant nightlife. This trip gave us many new experiences and will certainly remain a fond memory for a long time.”
Eleonora Nardiello
Aspira is proud of its students, their enthusiasm and dedication, and thanks Universidade Lusófona and the organizers for their warm welcome. The program was the perfect combination of learning, international collaboration, and fun, and the atmosphere of the championship win further enriched the overall Erasmus experience in Porto.