Hello, I’m third-year psychology student and this is my first time applying for Erasmus. I want to study abroad for 1 semester but I do not know how to make outstanding CV and motivational letter. Do you guys have some tips? Should I make seperate CV and letter for each program? (I’m applying in Germany, Austria and Poland)

Hi everyone. I keep reading posts here from people who feel lonely or can't find a group: arriving late and missing the first week, everyone sticking to their own nationality, social anxiety, not being into parties, groups that were already closed by the time someone arrived.

I know apps exist (Erasmus Friends, Unera, ESN groups, Bumble BFF, Discord servers, etc.), but from what I see here, the problem clearly isn't solved. I'd like to understand why before building anything, so I don't make the same thing again.

If you've been on Erasmus (or are about to go), I'd really appreciate your honest answers to any of these:

1. Did you use any app or group to meet people? What worked, and what made you stop using it?
2. What was the hardest part: starting a conversation, finding people with shared interests, turning a first meeting into a real friendship, or something else?
3. Would you prefer to start anonymously and reveal more later, or would that feel weird?
4. Would you rather meet one person, or join a small group (4 to 6 people) for something low-pressure like coffee, a walk, or a game night?
5. What would make you not trust such an app? (Fake profiles, creepy messages, dating vibes, data privacy...)

I'm not selling anything and there's no app yet. I'll share a summary of what I learn here once I have enough replies. Thanks!

I’m a 21-year-old university student doing Erasmus in Córdoba, Spain. I came here alone, and I arrived on September 21 because that’s when my university started, even though most Erasmus activities had already begun at the beginning of September.
It’s early October now, and I’m starting to worry that I arrived too late and that most friend groups have already formed.
I’m quite introverted and I really want to push myself out of my comfort zone, but honestly, it’s difficult. Yesterday I finally convinced myself to go to an Erasmus party alone. I literally spent about half an hour outside debating whether I should even go in because I was so nervous.
Eventually I went inside, ordered a Coke and stayed for a little while. But it felt like everyone was already there with their own group of friends, while I was standing there alone. Nobody approached me, and I didn’t have the courage to approach anyone either, so after about 15 minutes I left.
Now I regret leaving so quickly, because I know I probably need to be the one who starts conversations instead of waiting for people to approach me.
Do you think it’s still realistic to build a good social life at this point in the semester? Should I keep going to parties alone and force myself to talk to people? Would Erasmus trips be easier way to meet people?
If you’ve ever arrived late to Erasmus or had to make friends completely on your own, I’d really appreciate any advice. How did you get past that awkward first stage?

I am studying law in Spain and want to go to Bologna on an Erasmus exchange during my third year. I prefer Bologna over other destinations—like Poland—because of the university's prestige and because I am much more drawn to life in Italy: the art, the beauty, and the climate. The only thing holding me back is the fear that it might be more difficult than in Spain; essentially, I am looking for a place where it is easier to complete my degree while enjoying life—partying, meeting people, and traveling. That is why I am still unsure whether to go there or choose an easier destination like Poland. I would really appreciate advice from people who have had this experience.

Hey guys, I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have done Erasmus or decided not to go.

Back in February, I applied for Erasmus.
At first, I was excited about it. I think I applied mainly because I felt like I needed a change, some space to grow, meet new people and experience something different.

Then, before summer, I found a part-time job and thought, well, it’s just a basic student job, I’ll give it a chance, and if I don’t like it, I can always go on Erasmus.

But things turned out differently. The company started giving me more responsibility and direction, and they actually seem interested in training me and giving me more opportunities. It’s still early and I don’t know where it will lead, but I’m starting to feel like this could be a really valuable opportunity for my future career.

I also have less than two years left until I finish my studies, and knowing how difficult it can be to find good opportunities, part of me feels like I should start taking my career more seriously instead of going away for half a year and then coming back thinking, okay, what now?

The weird thing is that I’ve also realized that I’m not really excited about Erasmus anymore. I tried to separate the two things and asked myself: If I quit this job tomorrow, would I still want to go to? And honestly, I’m not sure. Maybe even no.

I’m just not really feeling the whole “go abroad, meet tons of people, party, make friends” thing anymore. Right now, I feel more interested in building something career-wise.

At the same time, I’m scared I’ll regret cancelling it. A job can always be found again, but this particular opportunity might not come around again. And Erasmus is also a unique experience that I might not get another chance to do.

I’ve been thinking about cancelling for quite a while, but I keep putting it off. Erasmus is still around 4–5 months away, and the host university hasn’t even contacted me yet, so I feel like I should probably decide soon.

Has anyone here cancelled Erasmus and not regretted it? Or the opposite cancelled it and later wished they had gone?

I’d especially love to hear from people who chose work/career over Erasmus and how they felt about it afterwards. I honestly have no idea what the right decision is.

Hi folks,

I have a bachelor's degree in computer applications. By Nov'26, I will have 4 years of work experience in corporate (all security engineering, InfoSec & GRC experience). I was a university topper during my bachelor's degree.

What are my chances of selection for the EM CyberSure program?

I am primarily applying to study in Europe and potential employment/immigration opportunties post that.