Have you ever discovered your strength in the middle of the unknown?
When Sahara arrived at H-FARM, she was already a month late. A suitcase in hand, nerves in her chest, and that familiar feeling of diving into something completely new. But it was precisely in that moment that a door opened, and someone welcomed her with a smile and a hug. It was there that, as she recalls, she had her first real sense of feeling at home.
Boarding life, she says, has a rhythm of its own: you live together, study together, make mistakes together. It’s an experience that forces you to be real—because when you share every day with the same people, there’s no room for masks. Sahara understood this early on. She found a support network made up of peers, educators, and friends who soon became family. In those corridors, she learned to be herself, to let others in, and to accept being seen for who she truly is.
One of the most meaningful moments of her journey came from a literature project. Through H Radio, Sahara had the chance to interview people from all over the world—Colombia, Ireland, and many other countries—to talk about nostalgia, culture, and belonging. It was a journey through voices, emotions, and perspectives that taught her how universal certain feelings can be, even when they are experienced in very different ways. A true exercise in empathy and listening that opened up new windows onto the world.
But the heart of her story also beats outside the classroom, on a football field. One day, almost by chance, she crossed paths with some coaches working with younger children and discovered they were part of Venezia FC. From there, it all started: a simple question, a contact, an email. And just like that, Sahara became the coach of the girls’ junior team, officially joining the club.
At first, it wasn’t easy: she found herself in a fully Italian environment and, even though she spoke the language, she didn’t feel as confident as the others. She had to decipher, interpret, and trust her instincts. But she learned. She asked for help when needed, listened carefully, observed constantly. And, in the end, she found her voice.
That experience changed her. It taught her how to handle pressure, communicate professionally, and work as part of a team. But more than anything, it left something deeply human: the bond with “her girls,” the young players who saw her as a role model. Coaching them wasn’t just about technique—it was about building trust, motivating, being present. It meant seeing the joy of the game in their eyes and knowing that, somehow, she was making a difference.

Along the way, Sahara also learned to confront herself. She discovered that growing up isn’t just about gaining skills—it’s about facing uncertainty, fatigue, and the fear of not being good enough. And every time the weight of responsibility or self-doubt crept in, there were boarding parents, teachers, and friends: a community that supported her, reflected her, pushed her forward.
Now that her time at H-FARM has come to a close, Sahara is getting ready for a new beginning: she will study European and International Law in The Hague. She’s excited—but there’s also a tinge of melancholy. She’ll miss the simplest routines—dinners with friends, coffee breaks at More, spontaneous evenings of cards and laughter. She’ll miss that ease of knocking on someone’s door and finding a friend ready to listen.
If she had to describe these four years in one word, it would be growth. Because H-FARM wasn’t just a school—it was emotional, professional, and personal growth. A place where she learned to believe in herself, to fail without shame, and to rise stronger. And where every challenge—from arriving a month late to coaching on the pitch with Venezia FC—shaped the person she is today.