So, like, everyone was all up in arms when the UK Government said they were thinking about getting back into the Erasmus+ programme. Some political bigwigs were like, “nah, it’s just a waste of money, a jolly for rich kids.” But let me tell you, as someone who actually did the Erasmus thing, it’s not all fun and games, okay?
I spent six months in Prague in 2018 thanks to Erasmus, and let me tell you, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Sure, I made some awesome friends from all over the world, like Japan, South Korea, Iceland, and Germany. But it was also super challenging, okay? Like, I had to really push myself and face some stuff I didn’t want to. And you know what? It totally helped me grow and become the person I am today.
I wasn’t exactly top of the class before I went to Prague, but after my Erasmus experience, I totally aced my final year. Studying abroad isn’t just about partying and having a good time, it’s about personal growth and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. And let me tell you, it’s totally worth it.
So, like, the UK used to spend a ton of money on the Erasmus programme before they peaced out in 2020. And, get this, they actually accepted more EU students than they sent out. Like, two-thirds of the students in the programme were from the EU coming to study in Scotland. It’s kind of crazy, right?
Now that the UK is talking about maybe re-joining the Erasmus thing, who knows what it’s gonna look like? It’s gonna be a long process, for sure. But maybe, just maybe, they can make it better this time around. Like, take the good stuff and make it even better for students in the UK. Who knows, right?
