Stories That Connect: Erasmus Mundus Experiences

Welcome to “Stories That Connect: Erasmus Mundus Experience” — a space for honest, deep conversations with remarkable people who have succeeded in international education at European universities, particularly through the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) degree programs.

We often see these people shining and succeeding in the highly competitive and unique field of higher education — an environment that can open doors to life-changing paths and opportunities. But behind every Erasmus Mundus success story is a real, unvarnished journey filled with determination, challenges, and the belief that education can change lives.I’m your host, Linda Paula. I’m someone who loves people and their life stories, and over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with people from many different walks of life. But education holds a particularly special place for me.

Through these unhurried, empathetic conversations, we explore the true human journeys behind the degrees — where these people come from, the obstacles they have overcome, and how they have turned seemingly impossible dreams into reality.

In this episode, I speak with Gisele de David Branda from Brazil. She secured an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR). Her academic journey not only took her across European universities but also included a unique mobility experience in Uganda. Today, she helps others as an Intercultural Psychologist, and in this conversation, she shares her fascinating journey in the Erasmus Mundus program, how it changed her life, and the realities of studying abroad.

Connect with Linda Paula:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-paulauska/

Professional Website: https://www.project-abc.com/

Blog: www.essence-people.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linda.paula.stories/

E-mail for insights, feedback, collaborations:

[email protected]

Connect with the Guest:

Gisele’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselebranda/

Gisele’s Website: https://www.hubintercultural.com/english

Official Project & Network Links:

Official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue:

https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en

Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA):

https://www.em-a.eu/

Note: Visual elements generated with Google Gemini (Google AI Pro subscription) and audio tracks generated with Suno AI (Pro Subscription) were used in the production of this video.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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Welcome to “Stories That Connect: Erasmus Mundus Experience” — a space for honest, deep conversations with remarkable people who have succeeded in international education at European universities, particularly through the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) degree programs.

We often see these people shining and succeeding in the highly competitive and unique field of higher education — an environment that can open doors to life-changing paths and opportunities. But behind every Erasmus Mundus success story is a real, unvarnished journey filled with determination, challenges, and the belief that education can change lives.I’m your host, Linda Paula. I’m someone who loves people and their life stories, and over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with people from many different walks of life. But education holds a particularly special place for me.

Through these unhurried, empathetic conversations, we explore the true human journeys behind the degrees — where these people come from, the obstacles they have overcome, and how they have turned seemingly impossible dreams into reality.

In this episode, I speak with Manuja Promodya Hendawitharana from Sri Lanka - in his life education has always been a priority. As a passionate deep-sea scientist, he secured an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea), studying across top European universities. Today, he shares his fascinating path into marine research, the realities of studying abroad.

Connect with Linda Paula:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-paulauska/

Professional Website: https://www.project-abc.com/

Blog: www.essence-people.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linda.paula.stories/

E-mail for insights, feedback, collaborations:

[email protected]

Connect with the Guest:

Manuja’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuja-promodya/

Network Links:

- Official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue:

https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en

- Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA):

https://www.em-a.eu/

Note: Visual elements generated with Google Gemini (Google AI Pro subscription) and audio tracks generated with Suno AI (Pro Subscription) were used in the production of this video.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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Welcome to “Stories That Connect: Erasmus Mundus Experience” — a space for honest, deep conversations with remarkable people who have succeeded in international education at European universities, particularly through the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) degree programs.

We often see these people shining and succeeding in the highly competitive and unique field of higher education — an environment that can open doors to life-changing paths and opportunities. But behind every Erasmus Mundus success story is a real, unvarnished journey filled with determination, challenges, and the belief that education can change lives.

I’m your host, Linda Paula. I’m someone who loves people and their life stories, and over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with people from many different walks of life. But education holds a particularly special place for me.

In this episode, I speak with Lizlit C. Cabag from the Philippines, who overcame financial challenges through hard work, perseverance, and a strong commitment to education. She studied in Erasmus Mundus Masters program across universities in France, Portugal, and Spain. Today, she is a lecturer at Caraga State University, bringing her international experience home and inspiring the next generation of students.

Connect with Linda Paula:

- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/linda-paulauska

- Professional Website: www.project-abc.com

- Blog: www.essence-people.com

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linda.paula.stories/

- E-mail for insights, feedback, collaborations: [email protected]

Explore & Connect with the Guest:

Lizlit’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/lizzzlit

Lizlit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizlitcabag/

Official Project & Network Links:

Official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue:

https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en

Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA): https://www.em-a.eu/

See more conversations where my guests and I dive into life experiences and what it takes to study in an Erasmus Mundus Master’s. Hear from deep-sea scientists, university lecturers, lawyers, psychologists, and more who fulfilled their dream to study in these programs. More episodes are coming up on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Note: Visual elements generated with Google Gemini (Google AI Pro subscription) and audio tracks generated with Suno AI (Pro Subscription) were used in the production of this video.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

#ErasmusMundus #StudyInEurope #ErasmusPlus #ErasmusMundusScholarship #StudyAbroad #StudyAbroadInEurope #InternationalEducation #InternationalStudents #HigherEducation #GlobalEducation #EducationMatters #EducationChangesLives #LifelongLearning #HumanStories #RealStories #LifeStories #InspiringStories #UnfilteredStories #Philippines #CaragaStateUniversity #EnvironmentalScience #ErasmusMundusAssociation #EMA #LindaPaula #LindaWrites #StoriesThatConnect #ErasmusMundusExperience #EMJM

Welcome to “Stories That Connect: Erasmus Mundus Experience” — a space for honest, deep conversations with remarkable people who have succeeded in international education at European universities, particularly through the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) degree programs.

We often see these people shining and succeeding in the highly competitive and unique field of higher education — an environment that can open doors to life-changing paths and opportunities. But behind every Erasmus Mundus success story is a real, unvarnished journey filled with determination, challenges, and the belief that education can change lives.

I’m your host, Linda Paula. I’m someone who loves people and their life stories, and over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with people from many different walks of life and life experiences. But education holds a particularly special place for me. I care deeply about education and the opportunities it can create, and I’m deeply aware that having the opportunity to study is a privilege.

Through these unhurried, empathetic conversations, we explore the true human journeys behind the degrees — where these people come from, the obstacles they have overcome, and how they have turned seemingly impossible dreams into reality.

In this episode, I’m in conversation with Sristi KC from Kathmandu, Nepal. Sristi lost her sight at the age of 16, faced immense societal barriers, graduated at the top of her college class, and traveled across Europe while studying for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in Choreomundus. Today, she is a mother and wife, the founder of the NGO "Blind Rocks", an inclusion trainer, and a passionate advocate for inclusion around the world. She is also a speaker who shares her story and expertise at public events worldwide.

Connect with Linda Paula:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-paulauska/

• Professional Website: https://www.project-abc.com/

• Blog: https://essence-people.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linda.paula.stories

• E-mail for insights, feedback, collaborations: [email protected]

Explore & Connect with the Guest:

• Sristi’s NGO (Blind Rocks): https://blindrocks.org
• Sristi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sristikcofficial
• Sristi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sristikcofficialOfficial

Project & Network Links:

• Official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en
• Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA): https://www.em-a.eu/
• EMA Inclusivity Unit (Lead by Sristi KC): [email protected]

See more conversations where my guests and I dive into life experiences and what it takes to study in an Erasmus Mundus Master’s. Hear from deep-sea scientists, university lecturers, lawyers, psychologists, and more who fulfilled their dream to study in these programs.

More episodes are coming up on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Note: Visual elements generated with Google Gemini (Google AI Pro subscription) and audio tracks generated with Suno AI (Pro Subscription) were used in the production of this video.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.