To begin with, it is not just an exchange program but life
changing experience. I would call it “University of life” because those
experience I have earned cannot be obtained at school. Traveling thousands
miles, I exposed to different culture, lifestyle, food, value and more, which
urged me to be more open-minded to accept and appreciate the differences
through living with other European and international Erasmus students.
Indeed, argument, problem, hardship or culture shock
inevitably happened but these very experiences have strengthened my
interpersonal skills to live in a foreign country with complete strangers from
divergent background, then become very close friends. In addition, maturity
gradually grow as I become more independent and responsible for every single
thing in my daily life for one great year. Those activities included planning
for housing, visa, flight ticket other legal document needed, shopping,
cooking, schooling and travelling.
Meanwhile, I seized chances to try so many new exciting
activities in Europe that could never been done here. At one time, my friends
and I went on road trip from Riga to Paris on New Year. I also went on homestay
at my buddy’s grandparent’s farm in rural part of Latvia. Those were
unforgettable and exciting experience I could ever asked for.
All in all, I have learnt and grown enormously and sincerely
appreciated the program; hence, I fully and strongly encourage eligible
individuals to never let go of this golden opportunity. Last but not least, my
only three magic tips that I used, and hopefully it is helpful for other
applicants: 1, WANT the scholarship SO SO bad 2, actually DO your very BEST 3,
good LUCK J
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