On my OneASEAN exchange programme, I travelled to another ASEAN country to take part in youth-focused workshops and community activities. Part of the experience was structured, while other moments allowed us to explore the city and learn from daily interactions. In addition to the programme sessions, I especially enjoyed the informal conversations with participants from different Southeast Asian countries, whether during meals or group discussions. It was interesting to hear how youths from different backgrounds view similar social and regional issues. Through this experience, I gained a better understanding of ASEAN cooperation and the value of cross-border youth engagement. I would not have considered joining a regional exchange without discovering OneASEAN. This experience has encouraged me to stay involved in regional initiatives and seek more opportunities beyond Indonesia.

On my DiscoverEU trip, I travelled to Austria, Slovakia, Italy and Switzerland, partly to visit friends and partly to explore the countries myself. In addition to all the landscapes and cities, I particularly enjoyed the day trips and evenings with new friends from the youth hostels and shared flats. It’s super interesting and fun to talk, cook and visit cities with people of the same age from all over the world. I also learnt what great opportunities Interrail offers us. I don’t know if I would ever have bought an Interrail ticket without DiscoverEU. Now I know that this Interrail journey was definitely not my last. The feeling of travelling by train alone, as a couple or in a small group through different countries is great.

On my DiscoverEU trip, I travelled to Austria, Slovakia, Italy and Switzerland, partly to visit friends and partly to explore the countries myself. In addition to all the landscapes and cities, I particularly enjoyed the day trips and evenings with new friends from the youth hostels and shared flats. It’s super interesting and fun to talk, cook and visit cities with people of the same age from all over the world. I also learnt what great opportunities Interrail offers us. I don’t know if I would ever have bought an Interrail ticket without DiscoverEU. Now I know that this Interrail journey was definitely not my last. The feeling of travelling by train alone, as a couple or in a small group through different countries is great.