Euroculture Mentorship Guide: ‘Advice at your fingertips’

Starting a new semester in a new city can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone! The Euroculture Mentorship Guide is a student-created resource designed to make transitions between universities across the Consortium smoother and more informed. Compiled as part of the Eurocompetence II project, this guide gathers practical advice by students, for students, from study … Continue reading Euroculture Mentorship Guide: ‘Advice at your fingertips’

Kraków’s Hidden Treasures: A Semester of Museum Marvels

Picture this: a city where every cobblestone whispers tales of a rich history, where the past breathes through architectural marvels and cultural gems.  As you stroll along its streets, you're enveloped by the echoes of old legends, the scent of freshly baked obwarzanki, traditional krakowian bread, and the vibrant colours of the city. Every step you take brings you further into the centre of Krakow's captivating story, where each museum reveals tales from the past and every building holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Welcome to a city where history comes to life, the past and present coexist together, and there is always a chance to travel back in time.

Euroculture beyond the Acceptance Letter

Calling all Euroculture dreamers! Embark on an adventure with Elidad as he navigates the exciting process of acceptance, obtaining a residence permit, and building a life in Uppsala, Sweden. His journey is like a treasure trove of insights that can be helpful for non-European students seeking to join the Euroculture program. Follow Elidad’s footsteps for some valuable advice, and to prepare for a transformative experience in Europe that will broaden your horizons.

Shaping Tomorrow: Insights from the World Forum for Democracy at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

In a global context overwhelmed by the challenges posed by ongoing crises, the Forum emphasized the pillar role of democracy as a prerequisite for lasting peace. However, in the course of the various Labs and discussions that occurred during the 3-day forum, many highlighted the threats to democracy can be anywhere and everywhere. The youth, are not only the future but the main actors of this world, they can fight for social justice, climate crisis, economic and gender inequalities among other issues of our times.

Home Away from Home: A Tale of a Filipino Erasmus Mundus Scholar’s Journey in Euskadi

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.

Why are French people striking (again)?

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.

Finding Accommodation in Bilbao

The mobility aspect of an Erasmus Mundus master programme comes with exciting opportunities and many advantages, but it also involves the daunting task of searching for accommodation. Finding housing is one of the troubling issues in a Euroculture student’s mind every half a year. To give you an overview of the housing situation for your second semester in the Basque Country, read through this piece to know more about accommodation search in the beautiful Euroculture city of Bilbao.

Udine: Practical Information

This is the third of three pieces which provides information over the Euroculture city Udine. This first section is all about food. The second section is all about how to spend your time in Udine, in the moments you are not filling your stomach, and this third, and last, piece shares practical information on Udine. So we conclude this short series on Udine with maybe some dry, but important facts about practical matters!

Udine: Places to study and things to do

The following piece provides an overview of the Euroculture students of the 2022-2024 cohort’s favourite places to face the cold and rainy weather while waiting for summer to come! This is the second of three pieces which provides information over the Euroculture city Udine. The first section is all about food. This second section is all about how to spend your time in Udine, in the moments you are not filling your stomach, and the third piece shares practical information on Udine. So enough with food and practical information, the study and travel places are in the focus now!

Udine: Places to fill your stomach

This is the first of three pieces which provides information over the Euroculture city Udine. This first section is all about food! The second section is all about how to spend your time in Udine, in the moments you are not filling your stomache, and the third piece is sharing practical information on Udine. But let's start with the most important part, FOOD!