Living abroad can be a challenge and it is common to feel homesick every now and then. But with a bit of luck you might find people from your country that help you through this moment. In this article, Gian Paulo Rotersos Paglinawan tells us the story of how their experience in Bilbao allowed them to find a home away from home, between friendships, good food and faith.
Author: Euroculturer Magazine
Brussels… the destination for many Euroculture students. Every year, a considerable number of Euroculture students follow their dreams and start an internship in the “European capital”. Are you considering an internship in Brussels? Are you curious to know where Euroculture students found an internship during their third semester? If so, then you’re in luck! This piece collects the experiences of students who opted for the professional track and spent their third semester in Brussels. Let’s dive right in!
We are taught from young not to judge a book by its cover - good advice most of the time! However, in the case of Annie Lowrey’s Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World, the message is pretty clear from the very first visual to the very last page. With this one, the very title is the thesis of the whole book.
Have you been confused about the numerous different treaties and seemingly too complicated, several decades long evolution of EU law? We summed up the most important moments and information into one synoptical guide, so you don´t have to keep googling about different aspects and be confused by the initial complexity of this topic. Who knows, you may eventually even fall in love with the EU treaties.
The article covers the 3-day excursion to Brussels by second semester Euroculture students in Groningen. It provides information on the experience of students during the trip as well as how the project team of Eurocompetence II organized this trip.
The Philippines has consistently ranked as one of the countries in Southeast Asia with the highest number of Erasmus+ scholars in the world. In this article, the Euroculturer interviewed two Filipinos from Cohort 2020–2022 who completed their Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) in Euroculture with honor and pride. Their motivation to apply for this European Master of Excellence, their view on the importance of Asian representation in the international graduate program, and their experiences in the research and professional tracks highlight the essence of having diverse perspectives and seizing opportunities while studying abroad. Their stories are a testament to Filipino resilience and excellence, showing their unwavering passion for new knowledge and exciting adventures that drive them to pursue their dreams.
Feminism has entered the political arena in the form of “feminist foreign policy” and turns prevalent understandings of political theory upside down. In this article, a brief insight shall be given into the meaning of the notion of current politics, drawing further on its historical background and its foundational scientific theories. As Germany most recently announced its feminist foreign policy and largely builds on previous models, feminist foreign policy is elaborated on with reference to the German case.
Are you struggling finding an internship or are still unsure of where to do it? No worries, you are not the first to do so. Have a look at the experiences of other Euroculture students who did their internships all over the world! They tell you more about their internship, the application process, their daily tasks, difficulties and highlights.
Nowadays, strikes in France are all over European and International discourses: it is present in the news and has become a common meme on some social media. However, whether it is through discussions I had with Euroculture students or by reading the news, I observed a massive gap between what is happening and how it is portrayed. Contrary to what is being said, people are not only angry because they will have to work more. There is indeed a special relationship between France and protests which is historically and politically rooted. The strike is the main mode of action for French people. And what is happening now goes beyond a refusal to work. It is about protecting social rights and maintaining discourses between a Republic and its citizens in a democratic country. This article will provide a historical overview of the evolution of the Right to Strike in France before diving into the current French turmoil.
Have you ever wondered which EU member state is a rebel, not complying with the EU rule? How much does your home country ignore European environmental regulations? Is it true that ...? If these are questions in your mind, it's your lucky day! The Berlin Infringement Database (BID) on the legal compliance of EU legislation is waiting for you.
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