When I decided to take part in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program, I had no idea how much this journey would change the way I look at both my professional path and my personal growth.
I landed in Valencia with a suitcase full of enthusiasm, one clear project in mind, and many open questions. I was eager to test myself, to get out of my comfort zone — but I didn’t expect to find more than just a host business. I found a new perspective.
My experience is taking place at a small yet very active film and TV production company, where creativity, passion, and pragmatism come together every day. From the very beginning, I was involved in the real workflow: from development to production, from script meetings to location scouting, even budgeting and funding strategies. I was never treated like “the guest” — I was treated like someone who could contribute, and that made all the difference.
One of the highlights so far has been the opportunity to write and direct my own short film here in Spain. I developed the idea during the exchange and had the incredible chance to turn it into something tangible, with the support and guidance of my host. That experience allowed me to put into practice everything I’ve learned in recent years — and pushed me to go further. It wasn’t just about making a short; it was about daring to create in a new environment, in another language, with new tools and new people. And it worked.
The dialogue with my host entrepreneur has also been one of the strongest points of this experience. I am learning from a skilled professional in the audiovisual sector, while also bringing my own background into the exchange — particularly my previous experience in European projects and digital communication, which has turned out to be surprisingly useful to the company. It’s a real give-and-take. And that’s what makes the project feel alive, valuable, and mutual.
Of course, there have been challenges: cultural differences, different working rhythms, moments of uncertainty. But these were exactly the moments that helped me grow. Every time something didn’t go as planned, I had to adapt, to find new strategies, to face the unexpected. That’s where real learning happens — and that’s what entrepreneurship is about.
Now that I’m halfway through the program, I can clearly see the progress I’ve made. Not only have I grown professionally, but I’ve also started reshaping my own entrepreneurial vision. The idea I came with was a bit abstract; now it’s more grounded, practical, and closer to becoming a reality. I’ve learned how much relationships, flexibility, and collaboration matter in building something long-term.
Would I change anything? Honestly, just one thing: I wish I had jumped into this sooner.