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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.
Surrogacy experience: The surrogate mother's perspective. Nicole Eddy
Nicole added a new chapter to her life story as a surrogate mother by fulfilling another family’s dream of having a baby.
Amena Mohamed: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Egypt to Latvia
Amena Mohamed is from Egypt. She shares her amazing and sometimes challenging life journey from childhood to the present as a student in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
Sharing My Story with the World
My life in a magazine. That’s the perfect way to truly understand the people whose stories I publish in the media.
Somshubhra Ray: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From India to Latvia
Somshubhra Ray is from India. He shares his life from childhood until now, as a student in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
Carolina’s Erasmus Journey: From Portugal to Northern Europe | Stories from the North
In this Stories from the North episode, meet Carolina Vaz-Pires from Portugal, whose passion for education and travel has taken her across Europe. Host Linda Paulauska explores Carolina’s inspiring journey through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s program, spanning Latvia, Finland, and Estonia.
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.
Young Artist's Paintings Purchased Across the World: Marat's Dzjubenko
Marats Dzjubenko began painting at just 2 years old. By his early teens, his artwork was exhibited and purchased worldwide, marking him as a rising star in the art world.
"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.
Building Bridges and Great Friendships
My passion for bringing people together and fostering cultural exchange led to launching the ‘Local Buddies’ program, connecting Erasmus Mundus students with local residents.









