In the spotlight: Marta Santillo

1. Who are you?
Name: Marta
Age: 23
Hometown: Venice, Italy
 
2. Studies
What? Social Psychology
What year? Last one, finally
Why? Mmm... I just feel I want to understand human behaviour in society to give a help, somehow, to everyday intercultural problems
 
3. What do you do apart from studying (hobbies etc.)?
Actually I don't have so much free time, too busy this year. But I love reading science fiction book on the train, running after a tiring day, and obviously having fun with friends
4. Why did you choose to go abroad?
I wanted a new experience that could tried me out
5. And why Holland / Groningen?
I've always been fascinated by the Netherlands and the Groningen University is really famous, so I said why not?
6. Describe your first day in Holland / Groningen.
I was so excited, smiling all the time. A bit lost but with so much desire to start the new experience
7. What’s been your most positive experience so far?
My special purple kitchen friends, the best team I've ever had
8. And the most negative one?
To be at home now
9. Describe the Dutch in 3 words…
Tall, kind, funny
10. What’s the main difference between (country of residence) and the Netherlands?
I'm still shocked by the food habits
11. What do you miss most about home (and you can’t say ‘friends and family’!)?
Sundays lunches and Dylan Dog comix
12.   Does Holland live up to your expectations, is it like you thought it would be
It could sounds common but it has been even more and better than I thought
13. What do you think of ESN so far?
Just a word: awesome
14. What are your goals for this term?
Graduation
 15. Why would you or would you not recommend Groningen to your friends back home?
They have to come! So much fun and new international friends!