With this project, we have set ourselves several goals that we believe we have fulfilled to a large extent. First of all, we relied on upgrading and improving the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills of students acquired at school and their exercise in a real professional environment. We believe that good practical skills are a guarantee for future successful realization.Studying the processes in the economy and tourism in this way and dealing with real cases helped the students to gain confidence and self-esteem in what they do, and their motivation for active participation in the learning process was increased. Knowledge of foreign languages is mandatory nowadays, not only in the field of tourism but also in many situations of everyday life - traveling, staying in another country, etc. Good language skills provide more opportunities for realization and communication. With our preparation and participation in the mobility, we wanted the students to communicate more confidently and to create contacts useful for their socialization and to use the language during their internship. And last but not least to get to know new cultures, traditions, lifestyle and cuisine, which would give the participants the opportunity.
Vocational High School of Economics and Tourism "Aleko Konstantinov" is an educational institution preparing students for work in the field of economy and tourism. It is the only one in the city and the surrounding settlements that offers training with high added value thanks to its participation in international projects for students and teachers in order to enrich knowledge and competences. Over the years, the high school has successfully worked on many programs and projects aimed at increasing professional skills, practicing the languages learned, expanding horizons and socialization with an equal chance to study and work in modern European countries. With this project we set goals to overcome the deficit of practical skills in the process of education, improving the professional skills of students in hotel, restaurant and marketing by working in a real and multicultural working environment. In addition, we aim to explore the history, traditions and local cuisine of the host countries. With joint activities with the partners, we worked to strengthen European cooperation to increase the attractiveness of vocational education, meet the needs of the labor market for qualified specialists in the field of tourism.