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!

I would like to thank the University of Georgia for the opportunity to study under the "Erasmus+" program at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in Valmiera, Latvia. For me, as a student of the Faculty of Tourism, the time spent abroad was quite important, interesting, and memorable because every day was full of new opportunities and challenges.

I focused on the methods of European education through which I acquired new skills and deepened my knowledge in my future professional field. I met and became friends with representatives of different countries, got to know their cultures, and acquired interpersonal communication skills. That is why I recommend all students to participate in an exchange program and use various opportunities for personal and professional development.

“It's cool that I was scared, but I did it”. That's how I would title my trip. After 5 months in Belgium, my life is divided into 2 parts, before and after the exchange program.

Acquiring academic knowledge is of course very important, but I believe that Erasmus programs like this, make a much more significant difference in the lives of young people.

Seeing everything beyond the limits, literally and figuratively, and being confident in one's own abilities is one of the things that a student gets from here and will receive if she has a friend like "The University of Georgia" by her side.