Meet *, from Syria

*, 32-year old Syrian attending a master’s degree in communication sciences

Studying communication was something I wanted because I already graduated in Syria, studied English literature, and here I wanted to continue a career related to communication. APGES gave me the opportunity.
I do not think it is possible to go back right now, but according to my plan I will return because in view of what I have studied here, I have to go back there and give my experience and my knowledge in my country. I want to go back. But not at the moment.

Meet *, from Syria

* Name omitted at own request.

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Meet Ibraheem, from Syria

Meet Ibraheem, from Syria

Ibraheem, 33 years old, Syrian, doing a PhD in law

The program changed my life in many aspects, because it enabled me to continue my studies out. (...) I have a better life now. It was a good opportunity (...) to establish a new life, to do a part of my dreams and to continue high studies. And peace also. So I would apply again.
Living with the Portuguese in the residence and also at the university was important for integration. But (...) people themselves should push to be integrated into the community (...) because if they do not, no one can do it for them.
I would like to return and participate in the reconstruction of our country if we have the condition.

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