Studying abroad is "More Than Studying" - it's about making new friendships, finding new hobbies, exploring yourself and pushing the boundaries! Vadim, being an Erasmus student, has collaborated with other international students to create a collection of soulful stories of stepping out of comfort zone, overcoming homesickness and bonding with people. If you what to know how we got the best out of international experience despite all the challenges, this podcast is for you! Please enjoy!
More Than Studying
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Studying abroad is "More Than Studying" - it's about making new friendships, finding new hobbies, exploring yourself and pushing the boundaries! Vadim, being an Erasmus student, has collaborated with other international students to create a collection of soulful stories of stepping out of comfort zone, overcoming homesickness and bonding with people. If you what to know how we got the best out of international experience despite all the challenges, this podcast is for you! Please enjoy!
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
"Idealistic View on Everything": Student Job, Exams, and Humor
<p>In the final interview for More Than Studying podcast, I have invited my friend <strong>Unaiza </strong>from Pakistan, who started her master's degree at KU Leuven. Her story perfectly reflects the common struggles international students face when they move to a new country — recalibrating to a new university's study routine, and learning how to make new friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Unaiza faced these challenges alongside the cracking of her "perfect student" image, changes in her personal life, and the reality of finding a student job. Fortunately, her second semester became a turning point. It was when she found her way to</p><ul><li>study efficiently with friends,</li><li>listen to her own mind when it came to career decisions,</li><li>and rebuild her comfort zone to keep progressing.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Make yourself a cup of good tea and listen to her experience as an international student. We hope it helps you get the most out of yours, when your time comes.</p><p><br></p><p>Please enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Jingle by <strong>Roman Alyaev</strong>.</p><p>Created by <strong>Vadim Nikitin</strong>.</p>
July 26, 2026
"More People - More Fun": Recipe For Happiness, Independance and Friends
<p>In the More Than Studying podcast, we've been exploring the experience of international students. This episode looks at the other side of the coin: together with local student Victor, we try to understand how international students are seen by locals. What can we do to connect with each other? Does it even matter?</p><p>Victor has lived in Belgium his entire life, but for his master's program, he took a small step outside his comfort zone and moved to a new city. He shares his perspective on studying at KU Leuven, joining social activities, and making friends — something that might be as simple as boiling a potato, yet still surprisingly hard for some of us.</p><p>We hope this episode, with Victor's help, gives you a recipe for a great international experience in Belgium.</p><p>Please enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Jingle by <strong>Roman Alyaev</strong>.</p><p>Created by <strong>Vadim Nikitin</strong>.</p>
September 25, 2025
"a GOLDEN ticket": To Europe, Latin Friends, Healthy Love, and an Ant Farm
<p>In a new episode of the More Than Studying, <strong>Darmen </strong>from Kazakhstan shares how his ambitions and hard-working skills brought him to a European university. </p><p>He explains why he has chosen European Master program over a PhD in Korea, as well as why his initial plan of "not making new friends abroad" failed for good.</p><p>Darmen is extraverted and does not hesitate to come undone, so he shares his way of maintaining long-distance romantic relationship with his girlfriend, he talks about his feelings of accomplishing his dreams and his worries about changes within him.</p><p>This all goes along with vital advice of being an international student in terms of finances, CV and future-oriented actions. </p><p>Please enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jingle by Roman Alyaev.</strong></p><p><strong>Created by Vadim Nikitin.</strong></p>
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