“Erasmus helps those who seek independence”: 22-year-old boy went to Madrid, where he studied and lived for 6 months

Rodrigo, 22, decided to join the biggest adventure of his life: the Erasmus program. The young man, born in Lisbon, decided to go to Madrid for six months, where he studied and lived all this time.

Erasmus is a program of the European Union. Thousands of young people decide to hit the road, and the Spanish capital is one of the favorite destinations of the Portuguese. “It’s much easier because the borders are completely open and the currency is the same. The language and culture are also very similar. The proximity to Portugal also helps, I often travel to our country,” Rodrigo told Correio da. Manha. The young man adds that the decision to go to study abroad was not an easy test. “It’s a rewarding experience. It really helps those who want to become independent. I highly recommend this challenge,” emphasizes Rodrigo.

The Erasmus experience has allowed Rodrigo to meet different people from different cultures. One of his closest friends is a young Chilean. “In this case, I realized that Portugal and Chile have a lot in common. I really like meeting new people, and studying abroad gave me this privilege,” the young South American admitted, finishing his beer, near the university where he studies with Rodrigo.

10 million Europeans on the move
Erasmus has already allowed more than 10 million people to move between different countries of the European Union. This is one of the programs of the European Union, and for 30 years millions of people have traveled between European countries under the Erasmus program, the cornerstone of the European Union. The program allowed young people to enjoy intercultural exchange, expand their knowledge in another country and build knowledge and memories. The data is clear and shows strong European support. In 2020 alone, some 640,000 people took up mobility, participating in some 20,400 educational projects, internship programs and even volunteering. More than ten thousand Portuguese live throughout Europe.

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Erasmus Scholarship
The Erasmus scholarship is a program created by the European Union to facilitate student exchange. The entire program administration process is managed by a wide range of universities. The scholarship application process varies from institution to institution, but it covers thousands of young Portuguese every year.

University
The young man studied at the Spanish university Rey Juan Carlos University, which allowed him to quickly master the language of the neighboring country.