Leandro Antar’s Language Assistant Experience at UNISA

The University of Salerno welcomes Leandro Antar, a student from Örebro University in Sweden,
who has joined UNISA through the Language Assistant Exchange Program (LAEP), an initiative
developed within the NEOLAiA European University Alliance.
The program is part of Work Package 7 (WP7), dedicated to promoting multilingualism, intercultural
dialogue, and international cooperation among partner universities. Through this initiative, students
have the opportunity to experience different academic environments while contributing to teaching
activities and encouraging the use of English in higher education.
Originally from Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Leandro is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in
Rhetoric at Örebro University, where he is in his fifth semester. His academic interests mainly focus
on public speaking, communication, and philosophy, areas that reflect his curiosity about how
language shapes interactions and connects people from different backgrounds.
Before beginning his mobility at UNISA, Leandro completed a month-long traineeship at Örebro
University’s Department of Communication and Cooperation. During this period, he collaborated
with the department and the NEOLAiA Alliance on the creation of social media content, gaining
practical experience in institutional communication and international collaboration.
At the University of Salerno, Leandro works alongside Professor Della Piana, supporting teaching
activities in “Cross-Cultural Management” and “Strategic Planning and Global Management”. His
role involves assisting during lectures, promoting English Medium Instruction (EMI), and
contributing to the development of teaching materials. These activities offer him the opportunity to
apply his communication skills in an international academic context while supporting students in their
learning experience.
Beyond his involvement in classroom activities, Leandro is also interested in participating in other
university initiatives and contributing to the wider academic community. His mobility represents an
opportunity to engage with new perspectives, exchange ideas, and experience the cultural diversity
of an international university environment.
Through his experience in Salerno, Leandro continues to develop his academic and professional
interests while discovering Italian culture and building connections with students and professors from
different backgrounds. His participation in the LAEP program highlights the importance of
international mobility in fostering communication, cultural exchange, and a more inclusive European
academic community.