Experience stories
Julián Núñez Castiñeyra's Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Venezuela to Latvia
Julián Núñez Castiñeyra is from Venezuela. In this podcast series, he shares his life story, from childhood to the present. He is one of the students in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations”.
Joshua Oluwatobi Olulowo: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Nigeria to Latvia
Joshua Oluwatobi Olulowo is from Nigeria. In this podcast series, Joshua shares his life journey from childhood to the present as a student in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
Five-Time Egg Donor: Helping Families During Infertility Treatment. Aleksandra Chernova
Aleksandra donated eggs bringing hope to anonymous infertility-struggling families. She navigated medical tests, hormone therapy, and oocyte punctures five times.
Yulu Liu: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From China to Latvia
In this episode, we uncover the amazing journey of Yulu Liu from China. Passionate about service design, Yulu embarked on her Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree in “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
Completing Family: The Strader Family's International Adoption Journey
A family opened their home to an orphan hosting program during Christmas holidays, welcoming two sisters from a Latvian orphanage, which led to international adoption.
"Alopecia Doesn’t Kill the Person, but It Kills the Self-Confidence". A Hair-Loss Story by Ieva Putnina.
Ieva faced alopecia and lost her hair at the age of 13. Hiding under wigs, she feared judgment. It took her 15 years of self-exploration to open up in public, and now she is an inspiration to many.
The Synergy Between Service Design and Human Stories
Guided by a deep passion for understanding people, the natural progression led me into the world of Service Design—an ideal alliance that seamlessly integrates empathy with innovative solutions.
A family of show performers traveling around Europe and beyond: The Winter Family
Patrick is a 6th-generation show organizer from Germany. Yuliya is a professional show performer from Ukraine. Their daughter, Nika, is part of every show across multiple countries. They share an inspiring life, but deep inside, their hearts and plans for a home in Ukraine have been broken.
International adoption: A Journey of Dreams Becoming Reality. Arina Cunningham
While facing challenges in orphanages and foster care, Arina dreamt of a loving family. As she grew older, believing no one wanted to adopt a teenager, her dream faded. Suddenly, at 15, she met a loving family through international adoption and moved from Latvia to Texas, USA.
From Thailand to Lapland: Judy’s Inspiring Erasmus Journey | Stories from the North
Discover Judy’s inspiring journey from Thailand to the Arctic in the latest episode of Stories from the North. Host Linda Paulauska delves into Judy’s experiences as an Erasmus Mundus student at the University of Lapland, exploring cultural contrasts, personal growth, and life in Lapland. Don’t miss this uplifting story of resilience and transformation.
