My name is Anne-Krystel Baldock. I'm 20 and was born in France. However, I spent 13 years out of the country in English-speaking countries (England and Australia). My dad is Australian and I grew up in the country. My parents aren't interested by agriculture whereas I have always lived animals and breeding. When I finish school, I would like to start a farm to rescue mistreated farm animals, even though I know that you don't make money out of that.
I wasn't there when the students arrived as I was working on one of the school farms, so I only met them on thursday, and was quite surprised at the way they spoke English so well compared to us. They were very nice and open, and the time spent with them was fun.
My name is Marion Delory, I was born in France and am very interested by agriculture. My dad is a farmer and we grow crops. When I finish my studies, I would like to look after horses or be a specialist in goat and sheep inseminating.
During the week, I learnt that it was very difficult to speak English with the students as I don't speak well at all, however the conferences were very interesting.
The students were very nice and spoke English very well which was a good surprise!
Portrait of OphélieMy name is Ophélie, I'm 19. I am a student at the agricultural school in Vendôme (France).I have been here for 5 years now, during 2 years, I enjoyed being a resident student.
I began to study sciences and today, I choose to work on Animals Productions at the lycée.What I prefer is practice, that is manipulation of cows, pigs and sheep, for example castrations,drug injections...
When the foreign students arrived, I was in training period at the school farm. So, I wasn't able to welcome them. However, they came later on the farm and I enjoyed answering their numerous questions.
Despite some language difficulties, our guests were very interested and we have shared a great time.
Portrait of Emilie Leblanc
Hi, my name is Emilie, I am 23 years old and I am a student in year two in a BTS specialized in animal production.
I was born in the Parisian region but my heart belongs to the department of Vendee next to the Atlantic coast.
Before I came in Vendôme, I studied three years at the university for a bachelor's degree in science.
These two weeks of exchange between Romanian, Slovakian and French people were very enriching. It was a real opportunity to learn what happens in other countries : in terms of sheep breeding of course, but also in terms of traditional customs and daily life.
I particularly enjoyed speaking English with them because we seldom have the opportunity to practise here in Vendôme.
I hope I will be able to visit at least one of these countries (both of them would be better !) so that this exchange can be mutual.
I really enjoyed meeting you !
Portrait of Catalin Nicolaiciuc (Roumanie)Hi, I`m at the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Iasi, Romania, where I study my last year (IV) in Animal Husbandry. I like very much all the things that happened in this program. I had the opportunity to met new people who are very different and still so alike. Through their behaviour make me think that they have no worries, they are the kind of people who laugh and smile all day and this makes me feel well. Another thing that I liked is that we could communicate in English so I could practice my skills and on this occasion I want to say that they should have more courage to speak English because they do quite well.
I`m very pleased to participate in this intensive program because through it I can find out the problems faced by farmers in other countries and possibilities for solving these problems. With this intensive program I will can give solution when farmers from my country will face such problems as those presented in the workshops I attended and I think the same will do and other participants.
I hope in future to keep in touch.
Catalin
Portrait of Claudia Panzaru (Roumanie)My name is Claudia Panzaru, I’m 23 years old and I’m a student in the fourth year at Animal Sciences Faculty in Iasi, Romania.
My thoughts about this experience in France:
Nice, always smiling and well prepared people for their working domain. Very good projects and presentations full of various and useful information. A well build and efficient system reflected in school’s organization, farm’s and INRA research institute’s image. All kind of colours everywhere, in blossom trees, lots of flowers and a welcoming weather. A wonderful town, Vendome
Klavdia
Portrait of Georgeta Capatana (Roumanie)My name is Georgeta Capatana, I’am a third year student at Animal Sciences in Iasi Romania and this program is very important, because I have learn a lot of things and I thing that after this I can compare with our country and of course I can put it in practice or not. I am very hapy particpate at this program and incourage this kind of programs …. I would like to return in France for another experience.
Portrait of Madalina Serdare (Roumanie)My name is Madalina Serdare, I have 20 years old, and I am student in 2nd year at the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine from Iasi, Romania.
As time is never enough when you do something you like, I didn`t realize how these days went by. It was my greatest pleasure to interact with Slovakian and French students, with this occasion I have accumulated new knowledge and they will surely be useful to me in the future.
Portrait of Florin Hodorca (Roumanie)My name is Hodorca Florin, I have 22 years old, and I am student in 3rd year at the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Iasi, Romania.
My visit to France was a great experience and benefic to create me as a specialist and as a human. I like here because the students are doing more practice in the farms and in my point of view, the informations are very well learn. In the future I want to continued this program but I want to be more countries involved.
Portrait of Stefan Ciortescu (Roumanie)My name is Sergiu Stefan Ciortescu. I am 23 years old. I am from Romania.
I am a student in 2nd grade in the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine from Iasi.
My e-mail is sergiuciortescu@yahoo.com and ciortescusergiu@gmail.com
It was a nice experience in general. I learned a lot about people from Slovakia and about their culture. I have also learned many things about French traditions and about their opinion of the future. The school is well organized and the farm has a lot to offer to the students. If I were to grade this experience from 0 – 20, then I think a 18 is fare. In conclusion I liked it here, and I will come again to France.
Portrait of Bogdan Tudorache (Roumanie)My name is Tudorache Bogdan. I am 26 years old. I am from Romania.
I am a student in 3rd grade in the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine from Iasi.
My e-mail is bogtud@yahoo.com
My visit in France was a lovely experience, which I will never forget. I was impressed, from beginning, by the French education and by the, team spirit; in my opinion the education system is the well organized. And in to the production system is the same. Here in France I had the chance to see a chemistry laboratory very well equipped. I am satisfied by the organization of this program.
Portrait of Razvan Radu-Rusu (Roumanie)Hello everyone! A really interesting idea to share knowledge and friendship through a blog such this one.
A few words about me: I'd love to be a student again but I try to compensate the impossible time reverse by working with my beloved students. Well, I am attracted by certain animal sciences as Anatomy, Poultry Science, Food quality control and, of course, Sheep and goats husbandry.
Among the extra-professional hobbies, I could list Nature, Cats, Mountain climbing, Trains and Radiocommunications.
I was pleased to be involved these days in such a great international team. Each one had something to learn. I hope that the links between us will not end as the intensive program ends and, why not, we should establish future research networks across Europe, starting from a project like this.
Best wishes to you all!
Portrait of Constantin Pascal (Roumanie)I am professor at the Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine University, Animal Science Faculty in Iasi, co-ordinator of the Romanian team.
Certain activities such this one, based on European mobilities, are really benefficial because they establish contact between students and teachers from countries with different cultures but have similar preoccupations. I consider that such activities should be encouraged, developed and supported by the European Union.
In Vendome we attended and were benneficiars of an intensive program based on theoretical presentations and practical approaches, which contributed to a better knowledge of the field and to launch an appeal for the "reconquete ovine".
Profil - Lucia Cernanska
My name is Lucia Cernanska. I was born in Liptovsky Mikulas on 06.08.1989. I live in Liptovsky Hradok. I am studying in University of Agriculture in Nitra. My hobbies are : animals, music, swimming. When I have a free time I am going to walk with my three dogs. I am very happy; that I am in France. This program is very interesting. I can learn here something new. There are important experiences for my study in Slovakia.
Portrait of Miriama
My name is Miriama. Im 22 year old and I live in Levice. Im studying in University of Agrikulture in Nitra. My hobbies are: animals, meets with my friends, walking in nature and carry of my sisters children. Im very happy that Im here. My bacchalor work is about sheep and I can learn very important information for it. It is very good experience for me.
Portrait of PavolMy name is Pavol and I study at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra- Faculty of agrobiology and food resources.During my stay I saw many new things.I liked the landscapes and little farms in the middle of the French countryside. I was very surprised when I saw the school farm near the school,so students don't need to travel far for practice lessons like they do at my university. I think it is very good for students because they can spend their free time on the farm if they want. I met a lot of new French friends and I spent a lot of time talking about things that are different in my country. Food here is very good and healthly but for breakfast I would have liked to have some bacon :)
My name is Mathieu MARAGE, I'm 21years old, student i, BTSA Production Animales in Vendôme. I'm very fund of cows so that's why i would like to create a farm of dairy cows to make cheese and i will develop tourism with my workshop.
It was very i,terrsti,g because we can discover other culture and we can improveour knowledge in sheep. on the other hand, we meet many people so it was.
Hello my name is Juana, I'm 19. I was born in Martinique and I decided two years ago to do my higher studies in France because I like farm's animals and I want to have technical knowledge in animal production.
Moreover, in my country there are not higher training in animal's production.
Indeed, I am studying at the agricultural school of Vendome and I'm in 2nd year of a BTS specialized in animal production. A day, I would like to work with animals more precisely with sheep for example in a Cooperative or to manage a sheep farm.
About this intensive program, I am very happy because I met a lot of people of various origin which presented to us their agriculture it's very interesting.
Moreover, they are very nice. I will keep a good memory of this program.
I'm 22 years old and I study animal production at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. I love animals and I spend all my free time with them. That is why I chose to study animal production. I think that Agriculture is very important. When I finish school I want to work on a farm, also with sheep. I breed animals at home (3 horses, 5 goats, rabbits, and also sheep and pigs) and so I am happy to have the possibility of seeing how animals are bred in France. I am glad that I can be a part of the Intensive program of Sheep breeding on a European scale. It was very interesting to visit the highschool of Vendôme, I thing it is very good that the french students have a lot of practical work, they can spend a lot of time with animals. The students are very interested in breeding. I would like to have such conditions at my University and slovak students should be more interested in breeding animals like the french students. The organization on farms is very good in France, it would be good to have such an organization in Slovakia. I am really very happy to be here and get a lot of information.
Portrait of Dana
I'm 22 years old and I study animal production at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. I love animals and I spend all my free time with them. That is why I chose to study animal production. I think that Agriculture is very important. When I finish school I want to work on a farm, also with sheep. I breed animals at home (3 horses, 5 goats, rabbits, and also sheep and pigs) and so I am happy to have the possibility of seeing how animals are bred in France. I am glad that I can be a part of the Intensive program of Sheep breeding on a European scale. It was very interesting to visit the highschool of Vendôme, I thing it is very good that the french students have a lot of practical work, they can spend a lot of time with animals. The students are very interested in breeding. I would like to have such conditions at my University and slovak students should be more interested in breeding animals like the french students. The organization on farms is very good in France, it would be good to have such an organization in Slovakia. I am really very happy to be here and get a lot of information. 
Portrait de Christelle PlocusJ'enseigne la zootechnie depuis 7 ans aux étudiants de BTS Productions Animales.
Je suis arrivée au lycée agricole de Vendôme en 2007.
J'ai l'immense chance de travailler avec des élèves dynamiques et volontaires, le parfait reflet de l'équipe éducative.
Une des priorités de la direction de l'établissement est de donner à l'enseignement agricole une dimension Européenne.J'ai souhaité participer activement à ce projet en proposant un programme intensif Européen de 15 jours subventionné par l'agence Européenne.(voir site : http://www.2e2f.fr/)
L'Université agricole de Nitra (Slovaquie) et l'Université agricole et de médecine vétérinaire de IASI (Roumanie) ont accepté l'invitation.
Je suis honorée et heureuse d'avoir partagé ces deux semaines de travail où l'anglais, le slovaque, le roumain et le français étaient au service de riches échanges.
Portrait of Vladimira
Hi everyone my name is Vladimira, im 21 years old and im very happy that i could be here.i study animal production at the slovak university of agriculture in nitra. This intensive program allowed me to meet new people.Program was very interesting, i keen on the farms visit. I can learn here lot of new. I came here to improve my language skills. After graduation i would like to staz at schol to further educate an teach future zootechnics. Also i would like to have a small farm just for fun. I like horses an sheep the most. However this is reason i chose to study animal production. I hope that everything i learned here i will use in further development in this area.it was a very interesting program and will certainly take away the very nice memories.Portrait of Monika
My name is Monika. I' am 24 years old. I ' from Slovakia. I live in Nitra. I study at Univerzity of Agriculture- Managment of animal produkcion. My hobbies are: swimming, skating, fittnes and dancing with friends. France is very nice country with interesting monuments. I' am happy that I can be in this intensive program. It is very interesting and I can learn something new about sheep breeding in France and Romania.Portrait of Peter Juhas
I am lecturer at department of Animal Husbandry at Faculty of Agriculture and Food Resources at Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. My background is not agriculture, but natural sciences. I am concerned to teaching subjects connected to animal behavior and gentle systems of production: Ethology, Farm Animal Behavior, Sustainable and Organic Animal Production. Ruminants play most important role in sustainability and organic farming too. So I was very glad when the Christell offer us IP on sheep also with visit the organic farms. The days spent in France, togethet with Romanian and French partners was amazing and remain in my mind forewer.
Portrait of Ludovit
Portrait of Ludovit
My name is Ľudo, I am 23 years olod. I study at Slovak University of Agriculture – Animal production. I am very interested in my study, so I am happy that I have this oppotunity to attend this intensive program – Sheep breeding on an European scale in France. When I finish the university I would like to breed sheep so I want to know everything about it. It was very interesting to see the higschool in Vendôme, especially the farm, the students have to work there, so they can practice their knowledge. This can by an example for my university. During my stay in France I have seen a lot of interesting things and I have learned a lot of new useful things, which I can use in the future.
Portrait of Milan Margetin Hello,
Very shortly, some words about me. I was born in Trencin, Slovakia in 1954. At the Agricultural University Nitra, Department of Special Zootechnics I work as a coordinator of the discipline „Management of sheep husbandry“ on the Bc. level and coordinator of the discipline “Management and technology of sheep and goat breeding” on the MSc. level. During 30 years activities in the are of sheep and goat breeding I was principal investigator and coordinator of several research tasks on the national and international level aimed at problems in sheep and goat husbandry (mainly in the sphere of genetics, breeding, reproduction and husbandry systems). I am also member of Board of the Sheep and Goats Breeder’s Association in Slovakia and editorial staff of 3 scientific and specialized journals and several professional organizations in Slovakia.
I was very pleased to be involved in intensive program aimed at promotion of sheep sector with an international team of amazing students and teachers.
Best wishes to everyone.
My name is Lionel Louis-Fernand, I'm 22 years old. I come from Martinique, an island in West-indies. I ride horse since 13 years and I made a lot of contest in Martinique and France.
About the school, I am particulary satisfied of my training in this agricultural school because we are next to the animals and we learn about management of farms, we have a lot of pratical works. This training open me a lot of professional possibilities : veterinary, technical adviser, farmer...
About these last two weeks, i discovered a lot of things :
- the way of live of slovakian and roumanian people
- traditional slovakian clothes and cheese
- the agricultural production of their country
I have liked to share and exchange with them and i hope that we will keep contact , to take their news sometimes. If you also want to keep contact, come to ask me.
Nice to meet you!!!
Portrait de Patricia DARJOMon parcours professionnel est axé sur la communication, l'enseignement et l'informatique.
- animatrice en maison de quartier en région parisienne pendant 3 ans
- formatrice en Centre de Formation pour Adultes pendant 12 ans
- actuellement enseignante en Technologies Informatique et Multimédia au LEGTA de Vendôme notamment auprès des BTSA.
