The nine things Erasmus+ experiences taught me

Last year I spent a whole semester in Viborg, Denmark, at VIA University College and right now I'm enjoying my second Erasmus+ experience in Thessaloniki, Greece, at University of Macedonia.

If at the very beginning I was totally confused, now I can say for sure that Erasmus+ is about learning to love the diversity, exploring the world and discovering the uniqueness of every single voice you hear, of every single landscape you see. And, of course, there are a lot of other things to talk about when it comes to being an Erasmus+ student, that is why I have prepared a list of 9 things I have learnt during my both experiences.

1. Do not be afraid of the future. Look at the uncertainty as to the chance to be spontaneous. The things happening spontaneously are not endangered by the risk of unrealistic expectations. That is why they are the most outstanding!

2. Clear the mind before moving abroad. Let the prejudices home.

3. Do not judge by appearances.

4. Think different. If you do not feel like sharing the most people’s opinion, the crowd might be the wrong “place” to belong to.

5. Enjoy every single moment happening to you. Even if some moments can be experienced again, the way you felt in that certain moment is unrepeatable and irreplaceable.

6. Travelling cheap is possible. You just have to find the smartest ways to do it (according to your destinations).

7. Saving money is not a matter of the impossible. It is the result of…

8. Being temperate, well-balanced, responsible, conscientious and, of course, motivated.

9. Discovering and rediscovering myself due to living in two opposite poles of Europe. I had no idea that I could like running through the rain or that the best medicine for my headaches is the view of sea reflecting the sunset. The only way to discover myself is knowing what brings me happiness (or sadness).