Hey everyone! I was reminiscing about my university days and I wanted to ask: how many of you have done Erasmus?
I’m Italian, and when I was 21, I spent my Erasmus in Salamanca, Spain. I honestly can't recommend this experience enough; to me, it’s one of the most beautiful things that actually unites Europe. Maybe it’s because you’re in your early twenties and living life with zero worries, but those months are just fantastic. You live life to the fullest and share everything—laughs, parties, daily struggles—with "strangers" from every corner of the continent.
I lived with Belgian and Dutch roommates. Just a week after renting the apartment, I organized a party and 50 people showed up! We went out every single night, stayed up late, and constantly organized dinners and gatherings until sunrise. When it got warm, we’d have botellones (outdoor parties) where everyone brought something to drink and share.
We even rented a car and did a road trip through Andalusia with people we had just met there. Sometimes I look back and wonder where I got all that energy… clearly, my liver was much stronger back then! 🙂
And somehow, despite all the parties, I even managed to pass three Law exams! I still don't know how I pulled that off.
Those are indelible memories of a joyful time, filled with cultural exchange and discovery. They will stay in my heart forever.
What about you?