Name: Eilidh Hudson

 

Destination: Grenoble, France

 

Testimony:

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of living in Paris. I’ve always loved discovering new cultures and learning languages, so choosing a university course that included an exchange was a no-brainer for me. I was delighted to be accepted onto a program with a full year abroad built in, and even luckier to end up in Grenoble, France, for my Erasmus+ exchange in 2020.

Living and studying in French, I was totally immersed in the culture. It was such a special time, I made amazing friends from all around the world (we covered almost every continent!) and really grew in terms of intercultural communication and confidence.

When I came back to finish my final year, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I wanted more of that experience. So I set myself a goal: to find a graduate job in France. Fast forward a bit, and I was offered a role at a multinational bank, which brought me to the city I’d always dreamed about.

Three years later, I’m still in Paris, now fully fluent in French, catching up with my Erasmus friends, and part of a lovely expat community. Honestly, none of this would’ve been possible without that life-changing Erasmus+ adventure five years ago.

 

 

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