As part of the Erasmus Day celebrations, we asked COMMO students to reflect on what the Erasmus+ experience has meant for their studies, personal growth, and worldview.
Here are two inspiring stories that capture the spirit of this transformative journey.
Mig’jana’s Story
“For me, studying at the University for Foreigners of Perugia was the best choice I have made.”
Mig’jana Dashi, from Albania, recently completed her Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy at Aleksander Moisiu University in Durres. Through Erasmus+, she decided to embark on an exchange at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, Italy.
She recalls that the academic staff were welcoming and supportive, always ready to help and guide her. Beyond the classroom, Mig’jana took part in local activities and cultural events that made her feel at home.
“Everyone was smiling and kind to me,” she says. “The environments where I stayed were really comfortable and warm, inviting you to feel at home. I 100% suggest this experience to all other students who want to explore in their lives.”
For Mig’jana, Erasmus+ was not just about studying abroad, it was about discovering a new community, embracing diversity, and realizing how education can connect people across cultures.
Ziad’s Story
“My Erasmus experience has changed the way I see the world. It taught me that friendship, learning, and kindness go beyond borders.”
Ziad Kadiek, a 22-year-old student from Misurata University in Libya, says Erasmus+ opened a new chapter in his personal and academic growth. He spent his Erasmus period at the University of Urbino in Italy. Arriving in a country where he did not speak the language was daunting at first, but his curiosity and openness helped him adapt quickly.
“I learned so much about the habits, language, and traditions of a community I knew nothing about before,” he shares. “I discovered that people can be kind and helpful even without being asked.”
During his stay, Ziad built strong friendships with students from around the world. He recalls one moment that stayed with him: while waiting for a bus in a remote area, a local stranger stopped and offered him a ride back to town.
“That gesture reminded me of the genuine kindness that connects people everywhere.”
Through his studies and cultural experiences in Urbino, Ziad realised that learning goes far beyond academic walls.
“If I could go back in time,” he says, “I would definitely choose to live this adventure again.”
Their stories remind us that international mobility is more than an exchange programme: it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build connections that transcend borders.