STORIES 1
STORIES 2
In the middle of the exchange
STORIES 3
EYE, I already miss you
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STORIES 1 - FIRST 15 DAYS OF EYE
Story 1 – Alexander Hippler – Spain
This experience is not just about business — it’s about growing as a person, getting inspired, and finding new ways to see and do things.
Story 1 – Alessandro Natali – Cyprus
I’d never heard about Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs before. That changed my perspective on how to acquire this specific sliver of knowledge I was seeking and set me up to try and find an entrepreneur that would host me.
Story 1 – Ulyana Kostyushina – Germany
I decided to participate in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme because I believe it is an invaluable opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and gain first-hand international experience
Story 1 – Hanna Olesiak – The Netherlands
I am hoping that this experience will make me more confident with living abroad and help me find my standing again as a professional so I guess my goal would be to feel more brave, confident and assertive.
Story 1 – Sabrina Angone – Spain
I see EYE not only as a training opportunity but as a true investment in my personal and professional journey, one that will allow me to grow as an individual, as a professional, and as a future entrepreneur.
Story 1 – Pasquale Tufano – Albania
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program is not only as an exchange, but as a transformative journey.
STORIES 2 - IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXCHANGE
Story 2 – Dominika Jaworska – Portugal
The first part of this stay abroad has been both inspiring and challenging, and I can see clearly how it’s shaping me as an entrepreneur.
Story 2 – Bohan Martynenko – Italy
Reflecting on the first half of my Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs experience, I can confidently say that the program has provided me with both valuable knowledge and a highly supportive environment.
Story 2 – Evelina Menghini – Spain
My experience with NoNiNà Locart is being very good, every day more spent in the company means enrichment from different point of views.
Story 2 – Mara Noto – Romania
This experience has provided me not only with technical skills but also with a new perspective on teamwork and European entrepreneurial culture.
Story 2 – Elena Pellinacci – Spain
The first half of my exchange has exceeded my expectations. I feel increasingly capable, inspired, and prepared to apply the skills and insights I’m gaining to my own future ventures.
Story 2 – Debreczeni Gergo – Cyprus
These everyday experiences have taught me to step out of my comfort zone and to see every new situation as a chance to grow.
STORIES 3 - EYE, I ALREADY MISS YOU
Story 3 – Luca Renda – Spain
I am happy and satisfied with the experience I had because I learned how to live and manage a small cultural business while turning it into an active cultural space
Story 3 – Sidharth Kandasamy – Sweden
My EYE stay in Sweden was a turning point; it gave me the confidence, skills, and network to pursue my entrepreneurial journey.
Story 3 – Marcelina Piskozub – Spain
Through the EYE program I realised how essential branding, visibility and a clear strategy are for a successful studio. This experience showed me how to shape my own business path and build a stronger foundation for my future practice.
Story 3 – Jana Filippova – The Netherlands
The EYE programme gave me invaluable hands-on experience, mentorship, and international exposure. It strengthened my entrepreneurial skills, expanded my network, and inspired me to confidently move forward with my own business journey.
Story 3 – Alex Spaan – Portugal
My Erasmus experience was a unique chance to test my business in an international setting, learn from a different culture, and build valuable connections.
Story 3 – Martino Greco – Italy
The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program has been a turning point in my career. It boosted my confidence, expanded my portfolio, and gave me the experience I needed to grow as an architect and secure new professional opportunities.