Χαρμολύπη: a mixed, rare feeling that combines both positive and negative emotions, either in equal or unequal portions. Χαρμολύπη consists of the Greek words “χαρά=joy” and “λύπη=sadness” and it actually describes the unusual coexistence of those two emotions at the same time. Sometimes, χαρμολύπη is expressed by κλαυσίγελος: crying and laughing at the same time. […]
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Erasmus+ and volunteering
Slovenian girl POV Hi! I’m Saša, and I’m 23 years old. In February 2022 I decided to spend more time on myself to explore what I like to do. Besides my full-time studies at the Faculty of Administration and my student work, I wanted to invest my remaining time in something that would take my […]
“We can and we will”
Last March, me and 5 other people from Greece travelled to Rakičan in Slovenia for a Youth Exchange Erasmus+ Project. The name of the project was “We can and we will” and its topic was about Entrepreneurship. We were a big group. People from 6 different countries gathered together and spent 9 days in a […]
My Second Home is Bolu Youth Center
https://bit.ly/3TEwaSj Youth Centers located in Turkey are centres that organize artistic, social, cultural and educational activities, historical and cultural trips, camps and sports activities. Their purpose is to help young people evaluate their free time and direct young people to social, cultural, artistic and sporting activities. Also they contribute to the development of young people, […]
Another battle lost for young students in Hungary
I was in my third year, studying audiovisual communication and motivated by previously unknown arts, such as art, photography and cinema when I discovered a film that aroused all my curiosity for Hungary, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, it had it all, a strange mix between an extravagantly perfect photography and a great sense of humor. […]
Ahmed’s house: Intercultural dinner
When Ahmed told me his story I was surprised. It’s weird, I knew he was Syrian, I knew he was in Istanbul because he was running away from the war in his country, but I guess I never realised how much different our lives were till he actually explained it to me. He was part […]
Five travel ideas for your Erasmus in Thessaloniki
Looking for travel ideas for your Erasmus in Thessaloniki?For everyone who’s going to spend some months in this beautiful city, here’s a list of activities and adventures to collect for a fully enjoyable Erasmus-style experience! Hike on Mount Olympus Olympus is probably one of the most famous mountains in the world. Although hiking to the […]
The Erasmus-in-Greece experiences BINGO
Are you going for an Erasmus in Greece? Or have you been there in the past years? How many of these experiences do you think you will be / have been able to collect? Bargain a discount The status of Erasmus student/volunteer is tricky: you are not a local student, but you are not a […]
Five cheap unconventional things to do in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second well-known city of Greece, and hosts every year a lot of tourists. But beside the most classic see sight activities, there are many other interesting things to do in town. And no need for big money! Here is our suggestions for five affordable and unconventional things to do in the city. […]
Blonde in Greece #1: From Croatia to Greece
What do Balkan countries have in them that people want to stay there for a long time? Is it the beauty of nature, tasty dishes or the hospitality of people? In my country, Poland, this region is referred to as a Balkan cauldron, a place where you can find everything and everyone (all kinds of beauty, […]