Maja Biteznik from Slovenia sent us a report on her time in Exeter. We've printed it all here, and included some of Maja's photographs. We like this so much that we're keeping it on the site permanently. Meanwhile you can see feedback month by month on the other pages in this section. Thank you Maja.
"It's been a while since I came back from my teacher training course in Exeter. It was a great experience for me. Ever since my first encounter with people from Exeter I loved every minute of my stay there.
The rain and the sun. History and modernism. Nice people. A dormitory and roommates at the Exeter Uni. An every day walk to the IPC. The smell of coffee and tea during the breaks. Interesting teachers and lessons. Great trips A great group of Primary teachers - the best group ever! Friendships that still last ... That's just some of the things I think of when I think of my language course at IPC in Exeter, UK. "I loved meeting colleagues from all over Eurupe, I loved sharing the apartment at the University and loved taking in the language in every possible chance - be it through contact with the locals, students and of course our great teachers- staff at IPC. It was a pleasure listening to the way they spoke, a pleasure to follow the lessions and extra acivities.
It was so nice to take a lunch break and go to a romantic Quayside by the river Exe, which is in a short walk from IPC. Taking in the sun on the banks or having delicious Devon Cream Tea- scones with lots of clotted cream and jam with a pot of tea. Delicious!
Many precious tips for surviving in Exeter were given to us, the participants, such us -show affection for animals; don't be insulted if people refer to you as love, my dear or even my lover; don't wait for a beer to be served in a pub - just go and get it; be aware of queuing up for a bus or at the store... and much more. I loved testing them during my stay in UK.
There were many moments which I always hope to remember - one of them being our great guide Roger trying to count his students on various trips we took together. He tried everything - from lining up us against the fence to counting us when passing him on the street or entering the bus.
Be aware of one thing if you travel to Exeter - most pubs and many venues (in my experience) shut their doors at midninght. Which was quite a surprise but there were still so many possibilities to have fun in the evenings - I loved taking free dance classes in dances such as salsa and cheroc (you really don't want to miss out on that - go alone if you have to and I dare to say you will not regret it!!!). I loved going to stand up comedy shows. Loved the cedar, the talks, gigs and caraoke in the pubs. I enyojed the IPC Ceildh so much - great dances and great music! And while you are there - have a taste of the most famous British dish - fish and chips, the most popular one - curry, all kinds of curds and sousage rolls, fudges, homemade cakes, beers ...
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