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.

Meet Reinaldo, from Venezuela

Reinaldo, Venezuelan, 24 years old, attending a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biological engineering

It is thanks to APGES that I am studying an excellent course. (...) So far it has surpassed all my expectations, (...) the technology that we had there in Venezuela, in college, does not compare at all, I have seen things that seem to me from another planet (...) in terms of experience, people, friends who are in college, teachers, have been spectacular.
I would reapply again (...) billion times (...) It has helped me a lot. I would not exchange for anything the decision to study here.

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