"Pursuing graduate studies in Europe has been one of the best decisions I made in my life. The entire journey was never easy, the experience itself was a learning process not just enriching the things you know and learning more of the things you don’t but discovering more about yourself while working with people from different cultures and countries.
"Studying in Poland was a transformative journey that broadened my global perspective and sharpened my critical thinking. This experience, particularly the immersion in various cultures and ideas, had made me gain insights into journalism's role in shaping democratic discourse and navigating cross-cultural communication, which has profoundly influenced my personal and professional growth.
EU “Pathways to Excellence” starts at EHEF 2024
EU invites students, academicians, and researchers, to join this year’s most exciting higher education fair.
To promote student mobility and the pursuit of academic excellence, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the European Union Member States’ Embassies are organising once again, the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2024.
"Embarking on a great learning journey to Europe through Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program has undoubtedly been one of the best decisions I've made in my life. The Hungarian higher education system provided me with a dynamic environment that offered both advanced and practical knowledge in my field.
"Studying in France for two years was an incredible, life-changing experience. As a scholar of the Philippine-France Fellowship Program 2021, I pursued my Master’s in Nuclear Engineering at prestigious institutions like Université Paris-Saclay and CentraleSupélec, which feature several advanced laboratories and training facilities across various fields of study. The opportunity to learn in a country renowned for its advancements in nuclear technology was simply unparalleled. I had the privilege of visiting nuclear power plants and working closely with industry experts.
"My stay in the EU broadened my understanding of the world and how we interact within it. Traveling made studying in the EU particularly enriching, showing me that learning happens everywhere at any time, not just in the four corners of the classroom (or of the monitor of a laptop). The whole Erasmus experience made me grow more and mature as a person.
"My #StudyInSweden journey has been a truly rewarding and transformative experience for my personal and professional growth. Studying in such a diverse and multicultural environment expanded my view on things, particularly on sustainability, climate action, and resilience-building. The student-led learning process has allowed me to meet and engage with people from different cultures and perspectives which allowed me to develop my adaptability, critical thinking, and leadership skills relevant to addressing today’s global challenges.
"The Master in Aquaculture program of Ghent University was a great opportunity to learn about the different facets of aquaculture - be it a science, an art, a livelihood, an economic and ecological driver, or a social force. Many thanks to the VLIR-UOS ICP Study Connect Scholarship, I was able to meet a wonderful group of young and highly motivated professionals who shared not only their technical experiences but also their talents and their culture. I was also fortunate to be mentored by renowned professors who generously imparted their knowledge to their students.
"My higher education journey, both in the Philippines and Europe has been instrumental in shaping my personal and professional goals. I graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Minor in Spanish, which deepened my appreciation for language and culture. This foundation led me to my pivotal journey in Spain as a language assistant. During my four years in Europe, I had the opportunity to travel, explore my identity, and grow both personally and professionally.
"Receiving the DAAD scholarship was a dream come true. Coming from Mindanao and one of the lowest-income families in the Philippines, I never imagined such an opportunity would be within my reach. But I prayed for it, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities provided by DAAD and Germany. While pursuing my master's degree in Vietnam as an In-Region Scholarship Holder and in Germany, I was fortunate to travel to some of Europe's most beautiful countries, immersing myself in new experiences.
