A European culture podcast following the lives and exploring the past times of this multicultural group of European friends who met in Budapest back in 2018, whilst on the Erasmus Exchange Programme. Since their first boozey encounter, the boys have been through many drunken nights and endured seemingly incurable hangovers. Now they want you to be apart of it and show you how living abroad can change your life! So come and join us for a complete European state of mind podcast.
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Season 2 is finally here!
After some months off Jack, Claudio, Luca and Bene catch up about their respective summers sharing some stories with yous and talking about their near futures, including plans for a November reunion in the sweet city of Nice! With Jack moving to Italy after attending a wedding in Canada, Luis escaping for some months in Brazil and much more, there is plenty of content for you to enjoy so... ENJOY!!!
29 Jul 2021
Episode 14 - The season 1 finale !
On the final episode of season 1 of the podcast the boys are back on their on for the first time in a few weeks. After a string of Interesting guests coming on the podcast from all over the world throughout season 1 to promote studying abroad from their perspectives the boys finish the season by discussing what their plans are for the near future and how they have been dealing with the covid-19 pandemic. As always the episode if filled with hilarious past stories from the boys time together around Europe! Also, in the final Erasmus based topic of the season the boys help the listeners understand the differences in studying at a home university compared to on an Erasmus exchange. Connor our friend from South Africa is also in Nice with Lucas and joins at the end of the episode to discuss with Jack, as two native speakers of English the differences in study level at a European university compared to their home universities
21 Jul 2021
Episode 13 - from Czech Republic with love
This week episode is a banger! We finally managed to get Viktor on the podcast, a czech friend of ours who was Claudio's flatmate in Budapest. He starts off talking about how he got vaccinated on national news and describing the situation in Czech Republic in COVID terms before moving on to what he does for a living and how he spends his freetime between dj sets and running a bar with his friends, thus expandining the point of view that "You'll need a bigger box" tries to showcase. On we go and the boys talk about living with flatmates from around the world and the peculiarities and the fascinating aspects which come along with sharing a house with strangers. Enjoy!
15 Jul 2021
Episode 12 - Italy winning the EUROs and how ERASMUS boosts your career
On this week's episode, Claudio, Jack, Bene, Luca, and Claudia are talking about the final of the EUROs won by ITALY. Each member of the podcast tells us how they lived this experience and obviously the most exciting are those of Claudia and Claudio who live in Italy and experienced unique celebrations. Later we talked about how unsportsmanlike the English are, the way they jinxed the game and their behavior that has turned into racism towards some players of their national team.
In the second part, Claudia tells us about her work experience in one of the best law firms in the world, Jack tells us about his job offer as a teacher in Italy and both explain how their experience in Budapest helped them reach these achievements. The group also discussed how the exchange program changed their mindset and how it helped craft their perspectives on life.
7 Jul 2021
Episode 11 - From South-Africa to Budapest
On this weeks episode, Claudio, Lucas, Bene, and Luis are joined by their South African friend Connor who still lives in Budapest. Connor will share with us how he fell in love with Hungary that much whilst on exchange thar he decided to live there. His stories are fascinating as he tells us about how his first year was spent in the Hungarian country side, coming straight from South-Africa and how he ended up learning one of the hardest languages in the world. He also discusses the kind nature of the Hungarian people in the countryside. We'll learn on which aspects Hungary and South-Africa are different (Nature, security, working life). And since Connor still live in Budapest, he'll tell us his vision of the city with the point of view of a full time student during and the changes of the cities life during COVID-19. Luis will also use this opportunity to ask Connor few questions to help him to make a decision for his next move, since he plan to go to South-Africa for his master degree. So take notes ! And enjoy this episode.
30 Jun 2021
Episode 10 - A Canadian perspective on studying abroad!
On this weeks episode to celebrate Canada Day - Jack, Luis and Lucas are joined by their Canadian friend Taylor who lives in the Saskatchewan region of Canada. Taylor discusses the benefits behind moving from Canada to Budapest as an exchange student and the various culture shocks he encouraged upon arrival. He also tells the boys all about the reasoning behind choosing Budapest as a location for an exchange programme and how it was moving away from home all the way in Canada for the first time.
23 Jun 2021
Episode 9 - EURO2020 and the one winged haggis
This week the boys show their excitement level for the EURO2020. After a 20 minute chat about their favorite Teams, we continue speaking about our different experiences with international cuisine. At first Claudio tells that he’s a bit disappointed by the Italian Fans. Meanwhile Jack tells how long people in Scotland waited for this moment and Luca explains the situation of a European cup in New York. Afterwards the boys continue speaking about their cultural Food journeys and everybody pointed out where he had his favorite and his worst food ever.
17 Jun 2021
Episode 8 - Best Travel Experiences - Part 2
Last week was part 1 of us describing our best travel experiences, so on this weeks episode we keep going on with part 2! With Jack, Bene and Luca (joined also by Claudio). They discuss their best travel experiences from their younger years before Budapest. Luca tells you all about his intership in Bangkok, with some extra stories about New-York, the city where he's currently living. Meanwhile, Bene takes you on a journey through Cuba and explains how good it was to be in total different country, with an other economic model. Finally Jack explains how he ended up booking his first trip, and how it changed his perception on travelling. So come and join us for part 2 of the travel experiences episodes !
9 Jun 2021
Episode 8 - Best Travel Experiences - Part 1
On this weeks episode Luis, Claudio and Lucas (joined also by Luca and Bene) discuss their best travel experiences from their younger years before Budapest. Luis tells you listeners all about his gap year in Australia, with some crazy stories about the friendly nature of the Aussies. Meanwhile, Claudio takes you on a journey through Norway and explains how taking part in high school trips expanded his views on the Nordic land as well as what it was like to earn his pilot license in the USA. Finally Lucas explains what it was like to move from Guadalupe at such a young age for an educational trip to Los Angeles as well as how it improved his life. So come and join us for part 1 of the travel experiences episodes before next week where Jack, Luca and Bene will discuss their best trips with you!
5 Jun 2021
Episode 7 - The Italian Invasion! What it’s like for a foreign student in the U.K.
On this weeks episode the boys Jack, Lucas and Claudio are joined by two vert special Italian guests. Roberto, a childhood friend of Claudio discusses with the boys what it was like to complete his undergraduate and masters degree in a U.K. university in wales as a foreign student. He tells the podcast all about the different culture shocks moving there at 18 from the British school system in Bahrain as well as how studying abroad opened opportunities for him and helped him grow. Meanwhile, Claudia who was with the boys on Erasmus exchange in Budapest gives an excellent account on what it was like for her as a shy female to finally take the big leap of studying abroad in hope of convincing more girls like her to do the same. The group also discuss how easy it is to travel within Europe when studying compared to the U.K. and the best places for university around the continent as well as plans for the summer. As always enjoy!
27 May 2021
Episode 6 - Travel Guide for Budapest
This week the boys Claudio, Bene, Lucas and Luis are talking about their favorite restaurants, bars and clubs in Budapest after giving a quick review over the girls take over from last week and a quick story invoking how jack ended up booking a flight to Costa Rica. On top of this? bene is telling where he ate the worst schnitzel ever and why he’ll never eat at the cheap Chinese place in Budapest again. Meanwhile Claudio and Lucas are discussing their opinion on Hungarian food and whose country has the better cuisine (France or Italian). In the end Luis and the boys are showing their love for the popular Ruine bars in Budapest and tell you where to get a beautiful view over the hole city while having a fancy cocktail.
20 May 2021
Episode 5 - The Complete Girl Takeover! - A Girls Experience of Erasmus!
On this very special episode you guys will get a complete female perspective on Erasmus. Jack and Luis are joined by two of the girls they met while on the Erasmus Exchange Programme in Budapest. German Selina and Dutch Carmen will tell you guys all about their Erasmus experiences. From how they decided on Budapest, how it was as a girl to live abroad alone as well as many funny stories about drunken times together with each other and the Erasmus gang. So for your complete female Erasmus experience come and listen to the complete girl takeover!
14 May 2021
Episode 4 - Fleeing the Nest and Festivals
In this weeks episode the boys; Claudio, Jack, Lucas, Luca and Bene discuss how leaving home for the first time to live abroad effected their families and how living abroad changed their perspectives on their home countries. Lucas tells of his incredible journey at 18 years old from the small island of Guadalupe to Europe as the boys each take a turn to help put your mind at ease about living away from home. On top the boys also share their love for music and Bene tells you all how he missed an entire Arctic Monkeys gig due to alcohol. So if you are thinking of studying abroad or moving to a different country but are worried about how you will cope without your family or just want to listen to the boys unique experiences then this episode is for you!
5 May 2021
Episode 3 - What is Erasmus? And why it will change your life!
Thinking of going on the Erasmus Exchange Programme but not quite sure if it’s for you? Well this episode is for you! Today the boys; Luis, Jack, Bene, Luca and Lucas will tell you all about Erasmus. What is it? Why decide to do it? What effects can it have on your life and what opportunities can it bring? The boys will answer all these burning questions for you as well as outline how to apply for Erasmus in each country and why Budapest is the perfect exchange programme destination. As ever the boys will show you how Erasmus forged their strong friendships and even increased Luca’ Olympic Games chances. So if you are thinking about doing Erasmus but need some convincing or simply want to reminisce on the Erasmus experience then this episode and podcast is for you!
28 Apr 2021
Episode 2 - “six or sex” - how accents effect Erasmus.
On this weeks episode the boys; Luis, Jack, Claudio Lucas and on his debut to the show Luca dive into the wonderfully crazy Scottish accent and tell the listeners tips on how to better understand the Scot of the podcast Jack as well as stories on how different accents and languages have been lost in translation and caused the boys to be stuck in some sticky situations. As ever Erasmus will play a huge part in this episode as we discuss how Erasmus changed the way we understand accents and different culture barriers.
21 Apr 2021
Episode 1 - The European Super League and how this unlikely group of friends met!
The boys kick off their podcast with the only way boys know how - FOOTBALL. Join them as they discuss the news that sent shockwaves through European football and society - The European Super League. However, fear not football haters! As the first podcast will also discuss how the boys met and some funny past times they’ve shared together. Come and be apart of this crazy group of European friends.
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