When I think of Erasmus, the first question I ask myself is, why didn’t I go earlier?
All I knew about Erasmus was that you had to fill out a bunch of paperwork before leaving, but few people talked about what actually happens once you get there. It’s not just about meeting new people, cultures, and food, but also discovering yourself in various situations. In my case, on the other side of the world in a different time zone.
In Singapore, I had the opportunity to discover many fascinating aspects that define it. Some of them include efforts to preserve nature and coexist with technology, hospitality towards diverse cultures, and the encounter with various cuisines that I enjoyed during my stay.It was also exciting to see a city where a jungle and a botanical garden are seamlessly integrated into an urban environment.
One interesting thing I realized while I was there is that no matter where I go, I will find people with similar personalities to those I already know at home. This might help those who worry about not finding friends there. Also, you will have the chance to interact with people you would probably never talk to back home. So, I suggest leaving your prejudices behind and giving new acquaintances a chance to change the possibly wrong opinions you might have had about anything. Sometimes it’s nice to know that you were wrong.
As for LASALLE College of the Arts, where I had the opportunity to stay for two weeks, I have nothing but praise. This includes the professors and staff, as well as the students who participated with us in TropicalLab, and with whom I continue to keep in touch even after Erasmus, as well as with the other participants of TropicalLab.
I hope the photos express what words fall short of describing.
If you have any questions about my stay or are considering a visit, feel free to contact me via email at ana.evtic@gmail.com or through my Instagram profile @anaevtic — I’d be happy to help. You can also check out some videos and photos from my trip in the “singapore” highlights on my instagram profile.
Thank you, Erasmus, for making this possible, and I hope there will be more experiences like this in the future.
