This Tuesday, we organized the first event of the "Time To Move" campaign in 2026 from the Eurodesk network at Vox Café focused on Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and Eurodesk. The goal was to create an informative but still comfortable space where participants could learn more about these opportunities and share their own experiences.
We talked about the different possibilities offered by Erasmus+ and ESC, as well as the role of Eurodesk in providing information about international opportunities. We also discussed some of the main differences between the two programmes and the different types of experiences they can offer to young people. To make the event more interactive, we prepared different activities and games that encouraged everyone to participate, share their experiences and ask questions. Although the audience was mostly Erasmus students studying at the Southwest University Neofit Rilski, so already well informed about the topics, we had a good time talking about our experiences abroad and the different features of the Erasmus+ compared to the ESC programme. It was interesting for us to have people at the event who are having a similar experience to us by spending a few months in another country. We could relate to many of the things they shared, such as adapting to a new environment, meeting new people and experiencing a different culture.
During the break, we also prepared some snacks, which gave us the chance to talk more, get to know each other better on a more personal level and continue sharing our experiences in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Overall, it was a great opportunity to connect, exchange stories and learn more about Erasmus+, ESC and Eurodesk. We were happy with the level of participation and enjoyed spending time with people who are currently going through similar international experiences.
This article is created by Paula Broggel Merida- participant in the ESC Project 2026-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000401449 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, co-funded by the Bulgarian National Agency of Erasmus+ Program Human Resource Development Centre.
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