Hi, I am Alexandre Santos, and I am 16 years old. I'm just a simple guy, I like playing video games and I really love maths (call me a geek if you dare). However, I am also a serious rocker, as I love listening to music (preferably rock and metal) and playing electric guitar. Sports are also a thing I do often, as badminton is my favourite of them all. As you might guess, I don't get out of my house so often, so I do think this Erasmus programme is going to be a pretty good new experience in that sense. Oh, meeting people from other cultures is also my goal. I also expect this programme to be educational, but pretty tiring. I think it will be worth it, but let’s see that. Hope I can make some friends and learn about Spain more than I already know!

Hello, my name is Ana, and I’m 16 years old. I live in Trancoso and I’m currently in the 11th
form of the Sciences and Technologies course at Gonçalo Anes Bandarra school. In my free
time, I love a cozy movie night with my family, friends or even alone. I’ve probably explored
all my Netflix from top to bottom. Despite being more of a “stay-at-home” person, I also
enjoy hanging out with my friends whenever we can. I’m really excited to meet new people
and experience a different culture!

To whom it may concern,

My name is David Saraiva, and I am a Sciences and Technology student at AET. I am fascinated by music, particularly Spanish artists such as Julio Iglesias and Juan Gabriel. I am an active participant in various projects, including AnimArte, where we sing, act, and dance.

Beyond deepening my academic knowledge, I am anxious for a cultural immersion that challenges me to step out of my comfort zone and develop both intercultural and digital skills. I consider myself a talkative and adaptable person, and I am eager to bring a bit of Portuguese culture—specifically from Trancoso—to your community. I look forward to adding a new reality and new perspectives to my personal and academic journey.

Greetings!

I'm Diego Afonso, and I'm 16 years old. I live with my family in a small village called Miguel Choco. I have many different interests that vary from each other, such as music, sciences and writing, just to name a few. I'm eager to try new things I'm not used to, even though I can be a bit introverted sometimes. That is the reason why I've joined this project. I can feel that it will be a great opportunity, and I can't wait to see how much I will learn from it!

Hello, my name is Rui Pedro Dias Garcia and I am 16 years old. I come directly from Trancoso, where I live and study. Currently, I am in the 11th form of Languages and  Humanities course, and although I have not yet decided on my academic future, I am considering different possibilities. I particularly enjoy riding motorcycles and playing badminton, activities that help me relax and find balance in my daily life. I am an outgoing person who enjoys spending good times with friends and meeting new people. I am very
excited to participate in this Erasmus Programme, as I believe it will be a unique opportunity to gain nem knowledge, get to know different cultures, make new friends, and grow personally.

My name is Gabriel, I am 16 years old and I live in Portugal, more specifically in Trancoso. I am currently a student at Escola Secundária Gonçalo Anes Bandarra, where I attend the Languages and Humanities course in the 11th form. I am very passionate about sports. I played football for 11 years and, more recently, I started going to the gym to keep fit and healthy. I also love travelling and discovering new places and cultures. Since History is one of my main interests, travelling is always a great opportunity for me to learn and grow. In the future, I would like to study Law or pursue a carreer related to this field. I am open to new challenges and highly motivated for this new adventure. I hope this opportunity will help me grow on a personal, language, and cultural level.

Hello, my name is Leonardo Lino Martins and I'm 16 years old, but by the time you read this, I'll be 17.

I live in Trancoso but I'm from a small village in the municipality called Feital. I'm in the 11th form in the Languages and Humanities course at AET.

 My favourite subject at school is History, but the thing I like doing most is, beyond doubt, playing the accordion. Yes, for those who didn't know, I'm a classical accordionist, and I want to be a professional one. At the moment, I'm in the 7th form (of the conservatory) at the Academy of Music of Trancoso.

 I have to say that most of the time I've been in Spain was performing concerts. The last one was last year, in Valencia, with the maestro Teodoro Aparício Barberán — do you know him?

The accordion is definitely my vocation, but I'm also a farmer, mainly of chestnuts, and I'm looking forward to this Erasmus programme, where I hope to learn more about you and your country!

Hey!

My name is Matilde, I’m 16 years old and I’m from Trancoso, Portugal. I’m currently in 11th form, studying Languages and Humanities at Escola Secundária Gonçalo Anes Bandarra.

I don’t really have a specific hobby (maybe because I’m a little lazy), but I love music. I spend most of my free time on Spotify listening to the same playlist on repeat. I’m also really into learning new languages and travelling, and I absolutely love discovering new cultures and places.

Can’t wait to meet everyone!

​Hi!

My name is Andreia, I'm 17 years old and come from Portugal, more specifically from Trancoso. I study at Escola Secundária Gonçalo Anes Bandarra. I'm a very active person and I've always been involved in sports. | practised acrobatic gymnastics for around 11 years and I also did dance, which are two passions | believe I will never lose. They have taught me discipline, teamwork and perseverance.
I love travelling and discovering new places, cultures and people, and I'm also a huge animal lover. Another big interest of mine is the military world and everything related to it, such as investigation and forensic psychology, areas that really fascinate me.
I'm always curious, motivated to learn and open to new challenges. I'm excited to grow both academically and personally through this opportunity.

Hi!

My name is Bárbara and I’m 18 years old. I grew up in Trancoso, where I still live with my parents and my sister. Besides loving peanut butter and anything pink, when I have some free time, I enjoy reading or crocheting. When I was little, I used to drive my parents crazy because I was always asking “why” about everything, and well, today I’m still pretty much the same. I hate sitting still, so I'm always eager to try something new. See you there!

Hello!

My name is Lara Domingues, I’m 17 years old and I study at the Agrupamento de Escolas de Trancoso, in the Sciences and Technology course. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, talking with people, and travelling. I'm always curious about new experiences and meeting different people.

I am a curious and motivated person who loves challenges and learning new things every day. I am really excited and eager to embrace this experience, discover new perspectives, and learn as much as possible.

Hey there! 
My name is Leonor, I’m 17 years old (almost 18) and I’m in year 12. 
I live in Trancoso and I study in “Agrupamento de Escolas de Trancoso”, in the area of Sciences and Technology. 
I love travelling and getting to know the world, listening to music, watching series and movies and hanging out with my friends and family. I also participate in many school projects and I feel like it’s a really enriching experience to have at such a young age. 
I’m so excited for this new experience and getting to know new people!

My name is Raquel, I am 18 years old and I live in Trancoso with my parents. I am currently in the twelfth form, at Escola Secundária Gonçalo Anes Bandarra. I am a very active person and I really enioy sports, especially dance and acrobatic gymnastics, which are an important part of my daily life, I enjoy travelling and discovering new places and cultures, as these experiences help me grow and gain new perspectives. I care about the well-being of others and enjoy helping whenever I can. In the future, I would like to pursue a career in the healthcare field. And that's all! See you here!

Hi everyone!

My name is Joana, I’m 18 years old, and I live and study in a small city called Trancoso.

Well, what can I say about me.. 

I’m a kind and bubbly person who loves travelling and learning new things, but my true passion is reading. Exploring new worlds through the pages of a book is simply incredible to me.

Taking part in this project is a dream come true, and I hope you enjoy following me on this adventure.

That's all for now. See you soon!

​Hello!

My name is Madalena and I am 17 years old. I study and live in Trancoso and I am a curious and motivated student. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, spending time with my friends and taking part in new activities that help me learn and grow. I like trying new things and challenging myself.

Hi!

I’m Teresa, I’m 17 years old, and I live in Trancoso. 

I love it here because it’s full of history and medieval charm. 

Since I live in a small city, I’m always surrounded by nature — and I absolutely love that. 

In my free time, I love reading, listening to music, and sewing.

 I’m also a huge animal lover, which explains why I have a cat called Romeo — and yes, he definitely lives up to his dramatic name!