Guess who strutted into the University of Valencia’s Computer Science and Engineering department like they owned the place? That’s right—me (and Ruben, my trusty sidekick who doesn’t know he’s my sidekick yet).
We kicked things off by meeting the big boss lady—aka the head of this mega-ultra-European-supercollab project. What’s the project about, you ask? Oh, just a tiny little app powered by Artificial Intelligence that helps tourists navigate the city. Not impressed yet? Wait for it… It includes the best sightseeing routes, pollen-free paths (bless you, allergy squad 🤧), reviews from both tourists and locals, and probably can predict your future too. I mean… who needs Google anymore?
After that, we sat down with the rest of the international brainiacs to hear about their work. My brain melted just a little. Then came the real kicker: Ruben and I were assigned to work on the website’s frontend and backend using WordPress. Yes, we get to play with buttons and make things work behind the scenes—like the Batman and Alfred of web dev. (I’ll let Ruben decide who’s who.)
They even gave us a little university tour—because you can’t just dump international interns into a building without showing them where the coffee lives. ☕
Our first few days were surprisingly chill. Not the “Netflix and nap” kind of chill, but the “wow, people are actually nice here” kind. We’re working closely with two programmers, Adrian and Emilio—absolute legends. They’ve been trying their best to make us laugh in English, and honestly? They’re succeeding. It’s like working in a sitcom.
Lunch with them was not only fun but also educational. Adrian immediately gave us the real local guide: where the students party, where the good (and cheap) food is, and which streets to avoid unless you enjoy surprise bird poop.
The work vibe? Amazing. Friendly, relaxed, helpful—10/10, would code again. Only downside? They have never heard of airing out a room. Ever. Germany, please send help and windows that open.
Oh, and bonus content for you public transport lovers: the tram here is elite. At the end of the line, there’s a freaking sofa lounge. I repeat: a sofa. In a tram. With a view. If that’s not peak public transport luxury, I don’t know what is.
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