Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
Gunay Aghalarli, Azerbaijan: DEPEND
Obtaining a master's degree can be a life-changing experience, especially if it involves studying abroad through a program like the...
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Humans of Erasmus Mundus
Sharing is caring and oftentimes the best way to connect and learn from others is through their stories. EMA proudly presents Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM) to showcase stories of how the opportunity to study a higher education degree in Europe transformed individuals to dreamers, doers and leaders, into researchers and policy makers, and allowed to turn ideas into reality. HoEM features inspiring and powerful stories of individuals who have experienced the power of Erasmus Mundus in their life.
If you are an Erasmus Mundus student or alumni, a coordinator of an Erasmus Mundus program, part of a university faculty or a visiting researcher, a staff or delegate of the European Union, or in any other way associated with Erasmus Mundus with a unique and unusual experience, then share with us your story told in your own words and through your own perspective. Get in touch at: hoem@em-a.eu.
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Rozina Raheem, Pakistan: ESWOCHY
Strong women raise strong girls With the aspirations of transforming my society through educational opportunities, I have evolved as a...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Brelyantika Indra Jesa, Indonesia: European Joint Master in Social Work with Children and Youth
Dream, Believe and Achieve Birthdays are memorable moments for everyone, including me. On April 16, 2021, on my 23rd birthday, I was...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
Sarkal & Sunmoon Jyakhwa, Nepal: emPLANT and PlantHealth
It was a proud moment for my family when I and my sister received, in the same year, a prestigious scholarship to pursue a master's...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
Rashid Ahmed Rifat, Bangladesh: Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs)
The Erasmus Mundus journey for me started in 2021 with the happiest country in the world - Finland. Then, to the land of the midnight sun...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min
Kawtar Bouassel: Mediterranean Forestry and natural resource Management (MEDfOR)
I had done my bachelors from Valencia, in Spain, which is why I had already an idea about living abroad. In 2014, when I was granted the...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
Shahin S. Eity, Bangladesh: Masters in Smart Cities and Communities (SMACCs)
“Bhai, Noytar train koytay charbe” – this was a common joke about the railway services in Bangladesh around 20 or 30 years ago. This...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jun 14, 2022
- 3 min
Odunola Oladeji, Nigeria: European Interdisciplinary Master African Studies (EIMAS)
I was in Kenya for my research when I saw the application for the 2022 General Assembly (GA). The deadline for application was on that...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- May 3, 2022
- 2 min
Ayaulym Sarybayeva, Kazakhstan: South European Studies (EUROSUD)
Where is your home? The Life of an Academic Nomad. It is hard for me to explain where I live now. I call myself 'Ayasha Worldwide'. It...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Kate Alyzon Ramil, Philippines: European Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies (GEMMA)
In Granada, there is a saying, “No pasa nada. No te preocupes.” Or “Nothing is happening. Don’t worry.” I believe there are places that...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Nianhua Liu, China: Copernicus Master in Digital Earth (CDE)
I was excited to receive my acceptance letter for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, but little did I know that I couldn't travel...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
Maria Syed, Pakistan: Economic Policies for the Global Transition (EPOG+)
“Ich verstehe nicht, wer solchen Leuten erlaubt, in unser Land zu kommen” Translation: I don't understand who would allow such people to...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Nikhil Persad, Trinidad & Tobago: Joint European Masters in Water and Coastal Management (WACOMA)
“Are you from India? Pakistan? The Middle East?” “Nope, I am from Trinidad and Tobago” One of the highlights of the Erasmus Mundus...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Nov 27, 2020
- 2 min
Klaudja Koci, Albania: Transcultural European Outdoor Studies (TEOS)
With a diverse experience and profound knowledge of Outdoor education system, I was confident that introducing this system back in...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Aasma Sharma, Nepal: The European Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping System (Plan
Every morning, I slowly open my eyes and whisper in sheer excitement “Is it real that I am in Europe?” And with sudden realization that “yes
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
Amna Aman, Pakistan: Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resource Management (MedFor)
Within a day or two the entire Veneto region went under strict lockdown. It didn’t change much for people though, they were convinced that i
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Oct 27, 2019
- 2 min
B Prashant Kumar, India: European Master in Law & Economics (EMLE)
Diwali is undoubtedly the biggest festival for any Indian, whether religious or not, an entire week for fun, food, gifts, shopping and...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Sep 3, 2019
- 1 min
Nuno R Silva, Portugal: Master on Wine Tourism Innovation (WINTOUR)
You know that feeling when you realize that you are in the right place at the right time! My passion to host people and to provide them...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Aug 29, 2019
- 2 min
Muhammad Hassan Khan Niazi; Pakistan: Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management (CoMEM)
Let me take you through the conversation I recently had with a recruiter. "You are invited to spend a day at our company so we can get to...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jun 20, 2019
- 2 min
Kisa Fatima, Pakistan: Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR)
How many times in your life have you looked up to someone for an approval? The approval for being appreciated, the approval for being...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- May 13, 2019
- 1 min
Ritesh Manjunath Sanu, India: Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth)
From simple melodies to some of the most well developed classical music systems, music has always been an important part of the Indian...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Apr 3, 2019
- 2 min
Madina Karsakpayeva, Kazakhstan: MA in Special and Inclusive Education (EMSIE)
Growing up as a differently-abled person, I experienced loneliness and the feeling of being odd among my peers and neighbors. Although I...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Feb 27, 2019
- 2 min
Daniel Uriel Ventura Caceres, Colombia: German Literature in the European Middle Ages (GLITEMA)
Growing up in a vulnerable community, I understood from an early age how socioeconomic inequality affects millions of children in...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
Anna Gevorgyan, Armenia: European Master in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management (MA LLL)
I remember the moment when I walked into my room at a student hall in London as a fresh international student – and immediately wished I...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min
Bikal Ghimire, Nepal: Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth)
I am from Nepal but when I came to Germany I cooked food for the first time in my life; thank god it was eatable. The wow moment of my...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Dec 5, 2018
- 1 min
Roy Bishwajit, Bangladesh: Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR)
After starting my journey through Spain, first thing that I experienced here in Europe is that people are very happy, independent and...
Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM)
- Nov 6, 2018
- 1 min
Gerardo Alonso, Mexico: Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy (ME3)
There is a stubborn man sitting on a plane. This man is surrounded by people, yet alone. "Red-eye" is the term for the painful sensation...
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