The Image of the Other
Travelling broadens the mind and the perspective on the world, so they say. Our traditions, behaviours and customs we took for granted are confronted with a completely different mindset. Here we collect impressions from journeys abroad and images of the other.
The Geography of Stereotypes
What truths lie behind national stereotypes, and why are they so persistent? Marlene from Germany puts them to the test - with the help of young Europeans.
The Value of Volunteering: My Teaching Experience With Balkan Route Migrants
Migration flows towards Italy make headlines in European newspapers, depicting the struggles for survival on the Mediterranean sea and discussing the political deals coming along with it. At the same time, other migrant ... (more)
From Bern to Bucharest: “After all, we are Both Europeans”
Part 2 of the journey: 1474 kilometres or a 30-hour train ride – that’s what it takes to travel from Bern to Bucharest. During a university project, Salome, a young journalist and storyteller from Switzerland, spends two... (more)
From Bern to Bucharest: “The Middle Class of all Countries”
A 30-hour train ride – that’s what it takes to travel from Bern to Bucharest. Salome, a young journalist and storyteller from Switzerland, spends two weeks in Romania. She wants to explore the country and meet young Roma... (more)
#LivingBelgium: A Country With Multiple Personalities
How come Belgium spent nearly two years without a government? Does a Belgian identity really exist? Is a life without French fries possible in Belgium? While spending her Erasmus Solidarity Corps in Ghent, Liliana from B... (more)
#LivingTirana: Welcome to the Land of the Eagles
A capital city in radical upheaval. A coastline which can easily compete with Greece and Croatia. 200,000 bunkers for a country with less than three million inhabitants – reflecting the legacies of a Communist past that ... (more)
Food for Thought: What my Family Trip to Morocco Taught me
Only 14 km separate Spain from Morocco. No surprise that their pasts are closely intertwined. The Muslim cultural heritage is quite visible in Spain, but negative prejudices dominate the distant relation towards the Nort... (more)
Clash of Cultures: A German Girl in the American Midwest
Different views on religion can harbour potential for conflict. Our author Marlene from Germany declares herself an atheist. However, her time as a member of a Lutheran youth group during an exchange in Kansas, USA, imme... (more)
My European Solidarity Corps Experience: Living with Syrian Refugees
Volunteering at the Turkish-Syrian border area: Barbare from Georgia spent two months in the Turkish city of Gaziantep to teach and assist Syrian refugees in their everyday lives. During her stay, she has learnt at least... (more)
#LivingTheNetherlands: How I Finally Learnt to Ride a Bike
Challenges and new chances: Yoanna from Bulgaria about spending an Erasmus semester in the Netherlands during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discovering China: The Art of Finding Yourself
Experiencing China from a Georgian perspective: Mertsia about the importance of language, cuisine and finding ways to intertwine different cultures.
#LivingParma: How I Entered the Home of Every Barista
Erasmus+ is more than studying abroad. Read about Liliana's thoughts on the unforgettable semester she spent in Parma, Italy.
#livingMünster: The “Heart of Europe” and its Positive Vibes
For young people across Europe the ERASMUS+ Programme is the chance to experience other Europeans countries first-hand. Camilla, a law student from Italy, thinks this is one of the EU’s greatest achievements. Back ... (more)
#livingFlorence: Choir and Constitution
The EU Commission is planning to treat young Europeans to free Interrail tickets to promote first-hand experiences of different countries in Europe. Gregor, a student of political science and history from Germany, did no... (more)
Travelling Europe – and Time: There and Back Again
Travelling five different European countries within two weeks? Here we go - Anna shares her impressions of the different places she went to.
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