Türkiye · Kilis
Büşra AKDEMİR
"Büşra AKDEMİR shares how the LIFE for PRR youth exchange in Kilis taught her about waste, recycling and sustainability, and about the value of being part of a community of very different people."
Programme
LIFE for PRR – Join Life — Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
July 10, 2025
Not a Project That Ended, but an Experience That Left a Mark
For me, LIFE for PRR was not just an Erasmus+ project about waste, recycling and sustainability. My time in Kilis became a journey in which I met different people, learned new things, discovered new sides of myself and gained experiences that truly enriched my life.
Sustainability Is Not Only About the Environment
While we reflected on reducing waste, reusing and the place of recycling in our daily lives, I came to understand that sustainability is not only an environmental concept. I saw first-hand that seemingly small actions, individual awareness and acting together can be part of a big change.
The Most Special Part: The People
One of the most special parts of this project, as much as what I learned, was the people I lived and shared it with. I learned a lot from different personalities, experiences and points of view. The time we spent together, the work we did, our conversations, the moments we laughed and the little unplanned memories remain the best parts of the project for me.
Beyond teaching me new things, LIFE for PRR made me feel how valuable it is to create together, to share, to understand differences and to be part of a community. When I left Kilis, I took with me not only new knowledge but also memories I will never forget and people who touched my life.
Thank You
I would like to thank KOZ-DER for making it possible for me to be part of this wonderful experience, and Halil Hocam and Mevlide Hocam for their effort, support and guidance throughout the process.
I also want to thank everyone who made this journey so special, and especially Özlem, Sait, Sıla, Hüseyin, Muhammet İkbal and Arek. The time we spent together, the experiences we shared and the beautiful memories we created are among the most precious things this project gave me.
For me, LIFE for PRR is not a project that ended, but an experience that left a mark on my life. Thank you for everything you gave me. I am so glad I was part of this story. 💚