Internationalise your studies! Olena and Zoe are the first Circle U. Ambassadors helping to promote international opportunities for students. Read more about their unique experiences with the University Alliance and get to know the offers for your studies as well.
What is Circle U.?
Circle U. is an alliance of nine research-intensive, comprehensive universities in Europe working to provide outstanding education, research, and innovation to contribute to more sustainable, democratic, and healthier societies. Each semester you will find unique opportunities to internationalise your studies on the Open Campus and expand your international network – online or on site.
But who are the Circle U. Ambassadors?
We are Olena and Zoe, who had the chance to participate in Circle U. programs, fell in love and decided to tell you about Circle U.´s amazing opportunities!
“I joined the Circle U Ambassadors program because I really liked attending one of their events. It was a Sustainable Changemakers program (open each year to master and PhD level students) and it allowed me to get hands-on experience working in an interdisciplinary team on a sustainable start-up idea. From biology to psychology to linguistics, we all teamed up to develop a new set of skills, learn about business models to draft a start-up from scratch. It was a unique event, with a grand finale at Louvain la Neuve University in Belgium where we all met up to present our work and facilitate intercultural exchange.” – Olena
“As part of a Circle U. internship at Aarhus University, I not only had the opportunity to participate directly in Circle U. activities and gain an internal insight, but I also discovered an enthusiasm for Circle U. as a student. Through Circle U. I was able to get to know people from different countries and universities and, above all, participate in a variety of programs and collaborations that go far beyond the boundaries of local universities. I particularly appreciate the international atmosphere and the mobility programs adapted to different groups of people.” – Zoe
How can I benefit from Circle U.?
Circle U. is a treasure chest of opportunities waiting to be discovered by students.
The Open Campus is a virtual university campus where students can find all joint offers developed by our nine partner universities. You will find different formats and subjects, varying from hackathons to talks to online and physical courses and summer schools – and many things in-between.
Be sure to check out what you can apply for now, what’s coming up and what is available online.
Insider Know-How about Circle U.:
- Check the information channels regularly! Students miss opportunities all the time, sometimes because they were too lazy to check their mail ;)
- Get out of the bubble! Circle U. is an international organisation, so you might find opportunities suitable for you at other alliance universities.
- Make friends! Having friends will help you to stay updated! :)
Insider Know-How about Circle U.:
- Check the information channels regularly! Students miss opportunities all the time, sometimes because they were too lazy to check their mail ;)
- Get out of the bubble! Circle U. is an international organisation, so you might find opportunities suitable for you at other alliance universities.
- Make friends! Having friends will help you to stay updated! :)
Get connected!
Follow Circle U. on these channels to stay updated:
- Circle U. Open Campus
- Circle U. Instagram @circleu_eu
- Circle U. Newsletter
- and of course the various channels and websites of your University!
Remember that changing the world starts from YOU. Join Circle U.!
Really enjoyed reading this! It’s refreshing to see such an honest take on what an exchange semester is actually like — not just the travel highlights, but also the cultural shocks and the little things that take time to get used to.