The University of Georgia has given me the opportunity to participate in an exchange program for the second time. The first time was at the University of Lodz in Poland, at the Faculty of Management, under the Mobility Direct program. Currently, I am at the Polytechnic University of Beja in Portugal, at the Faculty of Business Management, under the Erasmus+ program.

During exchange programs, you not only develop academically and personally but also gain professional connections. These programs help you get to know yourself and grow as a person. It is fascinating to live in a multicultural environment, which comes with many challenges and experiences. You gain insight into European values and culture.

 This is also the greatest charm of exchange programs – a new environment, new people, challenges, and the opportunity to travel. One unforgettable memory of my Erasmus experience will always be my trip to colorful and vibrant Portugal.

Hi UG! When I entered the university, my main goal was to give me the opportunity to receive education not only in Georgia, also in abroad. To share foreign culture and their views. UG means opportunities! It was with the support of ‘The University of Georgia’  that I was able to find myself at the Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany, through the Erasmus exchange program and gain an unforgettable experience for one semester. I don't know where to start and what important aspect to focus on. The fact , that Erasmus made me many international friends! The fact, that it taught me independence!  The fact that it shared foreign culture with me! The fact, that it gave me the opportunity to attend lectures whose lecturers are neither more nor less than Harvard University graduates and lecturers. The fact that it allowed me to represent Georgia to many international nations. The conversation would take us far, so I will stop here. Each student must experience these experiences, feelings, and emotions for themselves!

Thank you, The university of Georgia, for taking me on an unforgettable adventure at an important stage in my life and opening another big door for me to reach my goals.

You! students! believe in your own abilities!

While in Germany, I will symbolically conclude with Goethe’s words:”it is not enough to take steps which may someday lead to a goal. Each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise!”

As soon as I received a message from the University of Georgia that I had the opportunity to study in Belgium for one semester, I did not miss the chance and here I am getting the most impressive experience of my life. AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a place where you can get European, high-quality, practical education and have a diverse student life. Studying in Antwerp, a city I fell in love with, gave me a different perspective on the world and helped me discover a lot about myself. Now I know for sure that I can handle studying abroad or living independently, manage my resources properly and set more goals. I also know that if you really want something and work hard to get it, you will never be disappointed.

I think Erasmus is the best thing that students can do for themselves, because this program brings us closer together as nations, makes us more competent and confident, plays a major role in our professional development, equips us with the necessary skills and knowledge, and makes us rethink why we head towards Europe.

As a student, I am taking advantage of many good opportunities and travelling, visiting museums and pursuing my dreams with minimal expenses. In addition, I introduce our country to people from different parts of the world and learn a lot about them myself. Although studying in Belgium is my biggest achievement so far, it motivates me even more and prepares me for new achievements.

In the end, I would like to thank the University of Georgia wholeheartedly for giving me this opportunity. I am proud of my choice!

From the moment I entered the university, I aimed to participate in the exchange program. As a result of my work and thanks to the University of Georgia, I was able to start my third year in the beautiful city of Levin, Belgium. 

The time spent in Europe left an unforgettable, indelible and irreplaceable mark on the eyes. It is worth noting the warm attitude of the Belgians, which has exactly what I felt. After the end of the program, I return to Georgia with knowledge, happy reviews with moments that only made my life brighter, brighter, different, developed and independent. 

 And for those who want to take a new challenge, deepen their knowledge, find international friends, get to know European learning, characteristics, culture and traditions, the pictures should not be good for students, for people with the opportunities that students and students of the University of Georgia have. they themselves will show you the way) .

 I would like to thank the University of Georgia, the team of the Department of International Relations and "Erasmus+".

The opportunity given by the University of Georgia to study at Vytautas Magnus University turned out to be an important period for my professional and personal development. The 5-month Lithuanian adventure was very interesting to learn about the European lifestyle and other socio-political characteristics. Living independently in a foreign country will once again convince you of your own abilities, and the experiences gained there will become irreplaceable for you.

My time at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in Latvia has been an amazing journey. As exchange student, I found myself in a truly international environment. I enrolled in the Tourism program, which is taught in English. The professors here are incredibly knowledgeable and bring a lot of practical experience to the classroom. I have been learning not just from textbooks but also from real industry cases and advice from professionals. I have made friends from all over the world and have enjoyed sharing our different cultures.

Valmiera, where the university is located, is a little, charming city. The weather is not too welcoming, but as soon as summer comes, life is way charming here. Every day brings new surprises and learning opportunities. From group projects to extracurricular activities, my experience at Vidzeme University has been enriching and memorable. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and a big thank to my home university for making this incredible experience possible!