Erasmus: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

Join me as I share my personal experience with an Erasmus exchange program, including both the highs and lows. I'll discuss the challenges of feeling lonely and making new friends in a foreign culture, as well as the rewarding experiences of settling into a new country and immersing myself in a different way of life; including the culture shock when you first arrive Whether you're considering an Erasmus exchange or just want to hear about a unique study abroad experience, this video is for you.
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[@LucyAlllan]

Tell me a story about your Erasmus experience in the comments section!

[@LucyAlllan]

My favourite story is that one night I was out with a friend, and she asked me if I wanted to come to an Erasmus party. I actually don't really like parties as I'm a bit socially awkward with new people, but I went, and it turned out to be the party where I met one of my best friends!

[@khalilahd.]

I’ve never done anything like this but it sounds like an incredible experience ❤

[@LucyAlllan]

It’s a European thing!:)

[@chuuleta2313]

Im going on erasmus in sept and Im kind of afraid of being far from my hometown and safetyness in general but thanks to ur vid I will look at it more like an opportunity to call another place home. Also, hearing you talk about where I live from your perspective, made me somehow appreciate my city more :)

[@annabakker5365]

Hi! I just got back from my erasmus and I had the same feeling as you. I was super scared and sad to leave my friends, my boyfriend and my home, but I really wish I wouldn’t have stressed about it that much. Erasmus was great and everything worked out amazing, it was easy to make friends (because everyone is in the same position). I always say that in erasmus you get the biggest highs and lows in your life (for me more highs than lows). I miss it so much, but it is so amazing to meet people from different countries and I’m already planning to visit my friends in Greece and France.

[@emmanuellebaban6956]

Going on Erasmus in Spain this year. Can’t wait 😍

[@catarinaamaro5170]

how was it?

[@lecturesmartiennes]

I'm currently doing my Erasmus year in Valencia and I'm enjoying it sooo much !

[@LucyAlllan]

ahh so jealous!

[@ciaramccaffrey9868]

Omg this video was so helpful. Im going to nancy in france in september , its kinda a random place im scared i wont like it. Valencia seems so nice.. i hope my experience is as good as yours:)

[@leopoldalbarracin-castaney1120]

Very nice to see you again Lucy, me alegro de que te vaya bien en Valencia, sabía que España te iba a gustar!! Saludos!!

[@Vabloath]

Thats a big ass mic

[@johnlemon6629]

Im thinking about going erasmus to zaragoza for spring semester... how important and yet how easy is to learn spanish (im a complete beginner)... ?

[@clapivara0008]

hii! i’m really interested about Erasmus, and i loved your video about it, but since i’m on my last year of high school i wanted to know if you could do a video about how you did to get in Erasmus. ❤

[@LucyAlllan]

There’s really not much to say! It’s for European uni students only, and It will be something you get offered at university on probably 90% of courses:) sometimes it means taking an extra year at uni but normally you can study and get the credits you need as normal 🥰

[@clapivara0008]

@@LucyAlllan thank you so much for the information, i was a bit confused so it helped me a lot🖤

[@heshamwael7978]

I am actually doing an Erasmus in Valencia rn!

[@LucyAlllan]

Ahhh I’m so jealous ! Are you having fun?

[@heshamwael7978]

@@LucyAlllan I am loving it, I have exams coming up, but NYE is in a few days so we will party hard!

[@joandarc441]

Same I never liked politics tbh 😂😂😂😂 Lucy it's gonna be another stressful Day.

[@Issoboss]

your gorgeous 😄 very helpful video thanks

[@LucyAlllan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@narcisstriblea4369]

I have been in an erasmus in valencia also and I really felt like you. Now I feel the "Post erasmus depression"=))))) and I'm thinking going back there with another erasmus but I dont really know if its the right decision or I should go anywhere else. What do you think?

[@mimuqod]

Valencia was good :)

[@inesneves9535]

I will do Erasmus next semester and I am mixed feelings, I'm excited because I've always dreamed to do it but I'm afraid at the same time! Is this normal? Thank you for the video 😊

[@lolosobeh3100]

To which country are you going to have your Erasmus? I will be studying in Poland also as an Erasmus student

[@sinem90473]

Its my 3th day I am still looking for a place to stay but everywhere is so dirty,I don't have friends but eveyone already made friends like hello I am so lost 🤣

[@sinem90473]

Day 8 Update finally find a fine room around 6 to 10

[@esdeath7025]

Omg same. Where are u doing your erasmus?

[@sinem90473]

@@esdeath7025 portugal,yoi?

[@esdeath7025]

@@sinem90473 oh I'm in Spain, Valencia. Also I guess u're turkısh ı'm turkısh too 😂

[@sinem90473]

@@esdeath7025 evett Türküm ve bu gun ispanyaya geldim,portekizde çok güzel ama ben burayı daha çok beğendim

[@akademisyen898]

Yani bakıyorum öylesine bir kız hiçbir özelliği yok ama erasmus a alınmış yada hiçbir özelliği yok ama avrupa da hollandada amerika da veya ingiltere de nasil oluyor.

[@kenandel28]

Wanna go on a date

[@waitwhat9669]

oh you're looking less pale today honey... love the outfit

[@rafailinastrati3535]

Two years ago i did my erasmus and i can totally relate!! Especially with the post-erasmus depression 🥹but I’m still very grateful for this amazing experience 🌺

[@someonefromthere6238]

I want to go but I have a question about the money part, is it enough? Like from the grant or no? And how much money do you advise us to save? I noticed you havent mentioned the money part but you know some students end up not being able to do so many things because of the money part and is it easy to find a part time job there or is it not needed?

[@LucyAlllan]

So, such a great question! For British Council, you get a grant that is definitely enough to live off of, I always had money at the end. But if you’re studying and you only have erasmus then maybeeee it can be tight! I know people that we’re fine, but I would defo recommend coming with an extra €200 for each month you are there if your Erasmus grant is only €450 euros a month. Because I did English teaching, I got both grants

[@someonefromthere6238]

Suree thank youu so much for answering shortly I appreciate it ❤️

[@danihddez]

I want to go to abroad do my master, or at least to work a few months in UK or Ireland, but first of all getting the C1 😅. Valencia es, junto a Madrid, la mejor ciudad de España. Me alegro que lo disfrutases 🎉

[@eleven4985]

I was only on short term erasmus plus project in spain and in my contry but yea it was awesome and i am going to go to universtitety in the next year and also going to erasmus and another short term project abroud.

[@chloed5968]

Hi Lucy, i’m wondering if you still didn’t have social media during your erasmus? And if no: did you feel like you were missing out? I’m going on erasmus next year and i have been off social media for nearly 3 years now, but i’m starting to think i want to be on it again as it is easier to connect with people that way? Love the video’s! :)

[@maestyasaes8368]

I don't have any social media, except WhatsApp, but I'm not missing anything. On WhatsApp, everything is happening, so I have no problem

[@kathrynelizabeth1526]

How can I immerse myself the most in French when I go on my year abroad ?

[@danielrecker533]

By talking to french people and participating the the culture DUH

[@catarinaamaro5170]

hi! I have 1 question, can we apply for any internship through Eramus+ program or only select internships through a website?

[@aliaguirre5]

hii, I would like to know if once you are in the Erasmus,what do you think if i can not stop about shorten Erasmus It's like I want to stay and travel around the country, but also I dont feel 100% confortable and sure I want to stay :):(

[@eifso1340]

i`m dying to hear you speak spanish

[@xnoname223]

It is called the strong passport.

[@sarafranciscasamaraeecarra6980]

Hahah I‘m from Valencia ❤

[@Natti_2000]

more erasmus content😍

[@Lacteagalaxia]

Otra inmigrante en españa

[@LucyAlllan]

Si