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 – Leonardo Corso – Spain
This exchange is already having a profound impact on me.
Story 1 – Lydiane Monrose – Aruba
Developing cooperation projects from French Guiana, I became aware of how little direct experience I had of how neighbouring cultural organisations actually operate. EYE offered a framework to address that.
Story 1 – Lilian Lindevall – Germany
I have attached a few photos of my mentor, the previous mentee, and some highlights from the conferences and events I have attended. I look forward to sharing more exciting experiences and insights in my next update.
Story 1 – Mirco Munaro – Spain
I believe this exchange has had a significant impact on both my professional and personal development.
Story 1 – Diana-Maria Dărăban – Lithuania
I am ready to embrace every opportunity to learn, to challenge my own biases, and to grow both personally and professionally.
Story 1 – Wies Mobach – The Netherlands
I see EYE as an opportunity to explore, develop my professional practice and learn from a context that is closely connected to the direction I want to take in my own life and work.
STORIES 2 - IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXCHANGE
Story 2 – Natalia Markowska – Spain
These first two months have significantly strengthened my professional translation competencies and expanded my understanding of the translation industry from both a linguistic and a business perspective, providing a strong foundation for the remaining part of my internship.
Story 2 – Gabriela Biesiadecka – United Kingdom
The first half of my Erasmus placement at Aisthesis Medical has been a demanding but genuinely rewarding experience, and one that has stretched me well beyond the academic environment I came from.
Story 2 – Giacomo Lamedica – Spain
The work is challenging but in a way that makes sense. There is something about being away from your usual context that makes you think more clearly about what you actually want to do.
Story 2 – Niki Danai Chania – France
I am already gaining valuable knowledge about pricing, client relationships, brand development, and the realities of building a sustainable creative business.
Story 2 – Emmy Wassén – France
I have gained a deeper understanding of how agriculture, culture, and community can support one another, and how meaningful projects are built through collaboration, patience, and a willingness to learn from both successes and setback.
Story 2 – Ines David – Spain
Some exciting news is that one of the potential financial models for this new residency line would be to apply to become part of Creative Europe’s international cooperation program!
STORIES 3 - EYE, I ALREADY MISS YOU
Story 3 – Valentina Moga – Spain
This exchange gave me the opportunity to see firsthand a business’s daily reality in a busy city. It was an incredible two-way exchange: I tested my marketing ideas in a new niche, while helping my host improve and build upon her online presence and growth.
Story 3 – Emanuele Senatore – United Kingdom
My background spans from early hands-on hospitality to engineering R&D, where I built 3D printers and managed projects for brands like Max Mara. This tech-driven journey led to my business idea: an ecosystem fueled by short-form video. While I handle complex...
Story 3 – Tristan Adler Drewling – The Netherlands
I would say the contact with the Host and Mister Roald Van Der Vliet which can help me to find a football club in the future thanks to a CV and a good video of me playing football that I sent them.
Story 3 – Claudia Capuano – Spain
Join EYE with curiosity and an open heart. You may arrive with a business idea, but you’ll leave with a broader vision, meaningful connections and the certainty that culture has the power to transform both people and communities.
Story 3 – Javier Rubio Revilla – Spain
Learning tender strategies and site management directly from my host gave me the exact entrepreneurial insights and cross-border network I need to launch my own venture.
Story 3 – Rita Carrassa – The Netherlands
An inspiring experience that bridged the gap between design theory and business reality. I gained crucial skills in project management, expanded my network, and built a great collaborative relationship for the future.