"International Exchanges teach you a lot about yourself " | Luiza Dumbravă on Somewhere in Stockholm

Is an international exchange worth it? In this episode of the Somewhere in Stockholm, our host Frankie sits down with Luiza Dumbravă to dive deep into the world of Erasmus+, NGOs, and the reality of moving from Romania to Sweden. Luiza shares her personal journey and professional insights on how International Youth Exchanges can be a game-changer for self-discovery and personal growth. If you’ve ever wondered about the cultural differences between Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, or how to navigate the life of an expat in Stockholm, this episode is for you! Whether you are a student looking for Erasmus opportunities, someone interested in Youth Exchange programs, or just curious about life in Sweden, Luiza’s story offers a roadmap for your next international adventure. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the podcast! GUEST LINKS: LinkedIn:   / luiza-dumbrava-7601a1141   RESOURCES Föreningen Framtidståget: website: https://framtidstaget.se Instagram:   / futuretraininternational   Erasmus training courses for youth workers: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opp... Erasmus for Entrepreneurs: https://www.erasmusforentrepreneurs.eu/ Exchange Opportuniteis: salto-youth.net Volunteering: www.eusa.eu/projects/european-solidarity-corps FOLLOW OUR WORK: Website: http://xperiencesthlm.com/ Facebook:   / xperiencesthlm   Instagram:   / xperiencesthlm   Tiktok:   / xperiencesthlm   LinkedIn:   / xperiencesthlm   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zxHjP8... Video-editing by Francisca Pereira https://franpostproduction.wixsite.co... IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Teaser 00:34 Hej allihopa 00:59 Introducing Our Guest: Luiza 01:36 From Romania to Sweden 04:01 Cultural differences between Romania and Sweden 06:01 Erasmus for entrepreneurs 08:02 Föreningen Framtidståget 10:49 Luiza's role in the organization 11:34 How the funding process works 14:54 What differentiates Erasmus from other funding programs 20:11 How long does it take to plan an exchange project 22:33 Erasmus exchanges: Beyond university - What can people do? Who is it for? 28:57 Frankie's international exchanges in Cascais & Morocco 29:28 Support Our Podcast 29:37 Frankie's international exchanges in Cascais & Morocco 31:46 Luiza's Erasmus experiences and learnings she took from them 37:00 Biggest challenges in Erasmus exchanges 41:31 You grow in discomfort: Learnings you take from an Erasmus exchange 48:23 Through Erasmus you discover things about yourself you didn't know 50:41 Frankie's takeaways from her Erasmus experiences 58:15 Erasmus gives you deep connections 01:11:46 Reach out to these opportunities 01:16:07 Thank You for Being Here