Erasmus FAQ

Many people ask themselves this question. The decision, whether to study abroad isn’t as simple as it may seem. You have to handle a lot of formalities, collect funds, perhaps let your apartment and get your friends to take care of your fish :). But believe us, the gains that come from spending even one semester abroad, are worth it. There is a big chance, that you’ll come back a different person, with broadened horizons and a new perspective on reality. You will learn to be self-sufficient and handle bigger and smaller obstacles on your own. Moreover, you will be able to meet dozens of new people from all around the globe, learn a foreign language and see interesting, new places. It’s also a great position to add to your CV, not only for the lingual aspect of it.

What's the worst part about a foreign scholarship? The fact that it ends.

The purpose of this guide is to bring closer to you the concept of a foreign scholarship, help you prepare for it and give you some handy tips regarding your stay abroad as well as making your return home easier. Note that the guide most accurately applies to Europe’s most popular foreign student exchange program – Erasmus. That being said, the majority of information gathered in this guide may be of value for participants of different programs as well as people planning to spend their whole studies abroad.