The story
Hi, I’m Sullivan. I made the journal I wish I had.
As a former Erasmus student, I know how life changing studying abroad can be: friendships, challenges and personal growth.
In 2023 I left for my Erasmus in Athens. It was my first real departure alone abroad: I knew no one, and no place. Within days, new friends and my flatmates pulled me into the lives they had already built there. One weekend, we even climbed Mount Olympus together.
A few months after coming home, I was scrolling through my photos. My phone still knew where each one was taken, but I didn’t. Ordinary pictures of places that were probably great spots, and I could not remember what made them special.
So I created the Study Abroad Journal to help students document their adventures and keep those incredible memories alive for years to come.
Write. Evolve. Retrospect on yourself.
The journey so far
From one Erasmus to a journal for the students who leave next.
Erasmus in Athens
My first real departure alone abroad.
The idea
Realising how much I had already forgotten.
Building the journal
Written with stories and advice from former students.
Partners and network
ESN sections in Italy and France, and ESNcard, join the adventure.
What we believe
Three words on the cover, three promises inside.
Write
Put words on what you live, while it is still fresh.
Evolve
See how each challenge changes you, step by step.
Retrospect
Reopen it years later and remember who you became.
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The journal for before, during and after your time abroad.