{"id":9636,"date":"2025-05-19T03:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/?p=9636"},"modified":"2025-05-19T03:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:59:12","slug":"erasmus-a-key-to-professional-growth-at-fernando-pessoa-canarias-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/erasmus-a-key-to-professional-growth-at-fernando-pessoa-canarias-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Erasmus+: a key to professional growth at Fernando Pessoa Canarias University"},"content":{"rendered":"
‘I strongly recommend taking the Erasmus path \u2013 it is one of the keys to professional growth and success,’<\/em> says Karolina Matukynien\u0117.<\/p>\n Karolina Matukynien\u0117, Project Development Manager and Junior Assistant, recently completed an academic visit to\u00a0Fernando Pessoa Canarias University<\/strong>\u00a0in Gran Canaria as part of the\u00a0Erasmus+ programme<\/strong>. This visit was a valuable experience that contributed not only to her personal and professional development but also to strengthening academic and research collaboration between higher education institutions.<\/p>\n During her stay, K. Matukynien\u0117\u00a0delivered lectures<\/strong>\u00a0to first- and second-year students in the\u00a0physiotherapy study programme<\/strong>, sharing insights on contemporary physiotherapy practices, theoretical models, and international approaches to physical rehabilitation. The lectures, delivered in English, provided an opportunity to engage with students from a different academic culture and broaden their learning perspectives.<\/p>\n In addition to teaching activities, she participated in\u00a0meetings with the university\u2019s academic staff and administrative representatives<\/strong>. These discussions focused on the potential for\u00a0inter-institutional cooperation<\/strong>, with particular emphasis on initiating joint\u00a0research projects<\/strong>\u00a0in areas such as physiotherapy, public health, and educational innovation.<\/p>\n A significant part of the visit also included a field trip to one of the\u00a0clinical training bases for physiotherapy students \u2013 a private nursing home<\/strong>. This allowed K. Matukynien\u0117 to observe the structure and standards of practical training abroad and to explore how health care is delivered in different socio-cultural contexts.<\/p>\n Moreover, she took part in a\u00a0student conference<\/strong>, where she delivered a presentation sharing her professional and academic experiences. This contributed to strengthening international academic ties and fostering a collaborative learning environment.<\/p>\n ‘This experience allowed me to share my professional knowledge with physiotherapy students, with an added challenge of doing it in English. It boosted my self-confidence and improved my communication skills. Meeting researchers opened doors to future collaborations and joint research activities. We also discussed opportunities for joint project initiatives,’ Karolina notes.<\/p>\n Her experience illustrates the profound impact of\u00a0Erasmus+ mobility<\/strong>\u00a0not only on individual professional development but also on the internationalisation of higher education. It supports knowledge exchange, cultivates cross-cultural competencies, and lays the groundwork for long-term academic partnerships.<\/p>\n