Tunisia has so much to offer. The north is hilly, the south is desert, and there are countless beaches. Tunis itself felt like a city of many vibes, and even two months weren’t enough to explore everything. I was lucky to live by the sea, which made the temperature feel cooler.

Even though Tunis is a big city, it doesn’t feel like one. It’s divided into many areas, but the most interesting ones are Sidi Bou Said and Carthage. Sidi Bou Said reminded me of Santorini, built on a hill with white and blue buildings everywhere. Next to it is Carthage, full of history, beautiful buildings, and beaches. We lived in La Goulette, near the port, and almost every night there was a local beach market with second-hand clothes or beautiful jewelry.
In every city center in Tunisia, you can find a Medina, the old town. Some people still live there, but mostly it’s a place where you can find almost anything—food, clothes, kitchen tools, even wedding stufff... everything, but watch out, they will put the price up. It’s a vibrant, colorful place with so much to see and explore.

With the local IAESTE team, we had the chance to explore almost every corner of Tunisia. One of my personal favorites was Tozeur, a city on the edge of the Sahara. When it comes to beaches, Tabarka and Raf Raf really stood out. I’d also give an honorable mention to Djerba and the town of Bizerte. But I think my favorite place to explore was Tunis itself. I spent most of my time in Carthage or Sidi Bou Said, just walking around—because you never get tired of seeing the colorful flowers, the sparkling sea, and those beautiful doors.

I worked at a small company. There were only three people in the office, but more people on the construction site. Everyone was really nice and happy to help me, even though sometimes we didn’t speak the same language.

Every day was different, and it was always a surprise for me where I was going to be. When I was in the office, I calculated how much steel or concrete they needed to order. Other times, I was at construction sites in Tunis or somewhere outside of Tunis. There,I could see how they worked and how they solved small, everyday problems.

I received 500 TND per month. I’m not sure if it would have covered all my expenses, but I definitely spent more because I joined every trip, so I needed more than that.

In my company, only a few people spoke English. The main languages were Arabic and French, therefore they were a bit sad that I couldn’t speak French—but it was nothing that ChatGPT or a translator couldn’t solve. When I didn’t understand something, they drew things for me so I could understand.

I lived in a shared building with other interns. There was a shared apartment where we could meet, talk, and spend time together. The building was mostly for international interns, so it really felt like our own little community. The place had a special vibe, and I was especially grateful that everyone had their own fan, sometimes it was really hot in there. I shared an apartment with three other girls, but I had my own room.

They picked me up from the airport, showed me where to buy food and water, and even took me straight to my accommodation. From the very first day, they were always around, making sure we felt at home. Twice a week, they organized fun activities to help us get to know Tunis—we played billiards, tried padel, went out to lunch together, and almost every week we explored places around the city, like beaches or local spots. The highlight of the summer was a big trip around Tunisia. They took us to the Sahara, showed us the iconic locations where Star Wars was filmed, visited Djerba, and so much more. If we had any problems, they were always there to help.

Tunis is a place where lots of students from all over the world come for summer internships. Since we were all living in the same building, we spent almost all our time together. Every year, there are many interns, which gives you a great chance not only to experience Tunisian culture but also to meet and learn about many other cultures.

To be honest, doing sports was almost impossible. I tried, but the humidity was so high, and the temperature never seemed to drop even at night. Running felt more like a sauna session than exercise, but I did it anyway. Luckily, the sea was just a short walk away, so we went swimming all the time.

Tunisian food is a mix of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors all combined together. Their most famous dish is couscous, but my favorite is their fast food. It’s always some kind of bread that you can fill with whatever you like. Whenever we went out of our apartment, we often stopped at a guy who sold lemonade—sweet and sour at the same time. Many times we went out thinking we’d just grab something to eat, but somehow we always ended up trying a sweet treat instead. One of my personal favorites was coffee with flower water—it sounds unusual, but it’s surprisingly delicious and somehow perfect.

I comunicated mostly through email, but i could reach them on any social media.

I would definitely recommend visiting a local hammam, the traditional baths. It was such a unique experience, and afterwards my skin felt like a baby skin. Another recommendation is just wandering around your neighborhood—we discovered the most delicious food from local people. Almost always, the best food we found was on the street, not in restaurants. My biggest advice? Go to the places you think have nothing to see. That’s where I found some of the most exquisite spots, completely by chance.

My biggest recommendation is to bring plenty of clothes with long sleeves, like shirts for sun protection, and trousers or long skirts—it's considered polite to wear them, especially at work. And of course, don’t forget a hat! One big surprise for me was that European sunscreen didn’t really work, so we had to buy it in here; until then, I was burned. It’s also best to bring cash in euros and exchange it there, otherwise you might pay a 10-dinar fee or more at the ATM.

learned a lot by watching people on the construction site and seeing how they calculated the materials they needed to order. I also got to know a bit more about their culture and how life works there. I met so many people from all over the world, and together we explored the country and made unforgettable memories.

They were amazing. They helped us with everything, organised a lots of events or they went with us to explore the city.