International student experiences

Studying in Korea Opened up a New Career Path

Gabija Saniukaitė, a fourth-year student of East Asian Cultures and Languages at VMU, realised after her bilateral exchange programme in Korea that her first bachelor’s degree was just part of a long-term learning process. She plans to continue her studies in Pedagogy, proving that authentic experiences abroad can open up new and perhaps unexpected future prospects.

“Being honest with Cypriots will help you make new friends”

Anastasiia Puha, a student of Diplomacy and International Relations shares her Erasmus+ traineeship experience in Cyprus, offering tips and highlighting the uniqueness of this opportunity.

International Exchange – A Gateway to New Career Opportunities

“The opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the country of my choice through the Erasmus+ international exchange programme, even while enrolled in an online study programme, was the main reason I chose to study at Vytautas Magnus University,” says Alisa Rūta Stravinskaitė, an alumna of the Comparative Cultural Studies programme at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).

Student internship: it helps international students become more open

Nelli Yeghiazaryan, a Master's student in the Future Media and Journalism programme from Armenia, participated in the Internships for International Full-time students in Lithuania, which began earlier this year and which allows foreign students and graduates of full-time studies to apply for internships in the Lithuanian market.

Studies in Mauritius – an Island Where Various Traditions Blend

“The culture of Mauritius is unique and rich, combining African, Indian, European, and Chinese traditions. It was a strange experience to live in a country where so many different cultures and beliefs coexist,” says Jacinta Vaičekauskaitė, a VMU student who studied in Mauritius through the Erasmus+ exchange programme.

Exchange Programs Abroad – A Chance to Reflect on Yourself

“When I go to study abroad with Erasmus, I understand that no one knows about my achievements, no one knows who I am, what knowledge I have. So you have to prove what you know. That’s interesting – it’s another opportunity to look at yourself from a different angle,” says Palina Salei, an English Philology student at VMU, who spent a semester studying at the University of Alicante in Spain as part of an Erasmus+ exchange programme.