Erasmus Generation Perspective

Josh from Florida, United States decided to spend a year studying in Europe – six months in Italy and six months in Spain. Three years after meeting for the first time, he sat down with Jessica, a friend he met while in Spain. Cultural differences, how studying abroad changes his life perspective. Find all of this and more in this episode. 

Hosted by Jessica Alves. Edited by Nikola Klemes.

Anastasia from Greece challenged her social anxiety when she decided to go on her Erasmus exchange. She sits down with her best friend to narrate her story and raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Is social anxiety an obstacle to Erasmus, or an opportunity? Hosted by Anastasia Ntalamaga.

Erasmus is our last, present and future, and we know the programme is constantly evolving and improving. However, we couldn't help but wonder what the plans for its future are, and how it will need to change to adapt to new challenges.  For this episode, we sat down with Oana Dumitrescu, Policy Officer at the European Commission, to discuss all about our favourite exchange programme. Hosted by Myrto Delkou.

Lina from Croatia never imagined that her Erasmus exchange would take place during a global pandemic. Only a few weeks before moving to Prague, she sits down with Ana to discuss her expectations. Online courses, restrictions, social distancing - how will she handle the new normal? Hosted by Anastasiia Mykytenko

What makes the Erasmus experience different during a global pandemic? Pauline from Germany shares her experience as an exchange student in Portugal and discusses how she had to adapt to the world going on pause for months. Lockdown, masks, Zoom calls - is this the new normal? Hosted by Cláudia Aragão. Edited by Lina Mohorić.

What quality is the most important in a volunteer? What is the Network Committee really about? Get to know it better! Join Michal, the Main Chair of NEC and Carolina, the NEC alumna, in their casual talk about life during & after ESN, Czech beer and unicorn masks. - hosted by Anastasia Mykytenko

Financial philosophies, Would-You-Rather games and advice on how to start a career in Economics or Finance are some of the things you can find in this podcast! Starring two amazing guests: Francisco Martins, the Main Chair of the Finance Committee, and the alumnus Alessandro Bruschi! - hosted by Cláudia Aragão

If you think ITcom is a group of geeks... you're kind of right. But who said geeks can't be the coolest people in the room? Find out all about our amazing people over at the IT Committee, the projects they work on and what kind of skill is required for someone to join (spoiler alert: anyone can join!). - hosted by Myrto Delkou

The second season of the ESNpodcast features guests from the international committees! In this episode, you will meet ComCom the Main Chair of ComCom Patrick Predella and an alumnus, Patrick Doodt. From what motivated them to join ComCom to what makes the committee a big family, they talked about everything and anything. - hosted by Jessica Alves

Last but not least of our International Board, this week we welcome Sabina, the Communication Manager of ESN. She will tell you about her ESN journey, her life in the city of Brussels, what to do during the quarantine and how to do a proper fish face! Hear some positivity from that one International Board member who loves to give hugs, and enjoy another sneak peak to the IB life! - hosted by Guillaume Minot