Student Stories

Janny, a student from Groningen talks about her experience in Belgium 

Hi everyone!  I’m Janny, an Industrial Product Design student from Groningen, currently studying abroad through the Erasmus+ program in Kortrijk, Belgium. Even though it’s not too far from home, this experience has been incredibly exciting. I’ve met so many new people, discovered different cultures, and…

Sristi’s Hopeful Dreams  

My Journey as an International Student in Belgium  I moved to Belgium in 2022: uncertain, overwhelmed, but full of dreams. I didn’t know exactly what I was going to make of this new beginning, but I knew one thing for sure: I wanted more out…

Meet Juliette from France! 

Hi! My name is Juliette, I’m 21 years old and I’m from Brest, France. I’m currently doing my Erasmus exchange in Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden University. Back in France, I study for a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and International Business at the IUT of Quimper.…

Yoshi’s experience in Bridges by Mentors 

About Me   Hi! My name is Yoshi. I’m from Japan. I came to the Netherlands as an exchange student in August 2024. I will be 22 years old this May, and I’m a senior at my home university. While my major is economics back in…

Let’s hear from Zahara’s experience as an international student and mentor 

Hey everyone!  I’m Zahara, a master’s student currently based in Europe, studying through the Erasmus Mundus program MARIHE. Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the chance to live and study in Austria, Finland, China, and now Germany! Though I’m originally from Sri Lanka,…