You’ll have the chance to enhance your technical and entrepreneurial skills at Europe’s top universities. However, adapting to new countries, cities, and lifestyles can be a bit tricky. For starters, you might face a language barrier. It’s always comforting to meet colleagues who speak your native language, but don’t miss the opportunity to make friends from other countries too! Most partner universities offer free language courses, so rest easy knowing that, step by step, you can learn to speak like a local. To practice even more and meet new people, consider joining student clubs at your university. Attend all the events you can! For instance, you can connect with other InnoEnergy Masters+ students at CommUnity events. There, you can seek advice from second-year students or alumni—or even share some tips of your own. After all, sharing is caring!

Balancing new friendships, events, studies, and work can feel overwhelming at times. But remember, there’s always a way to turn the impossible into the possible. Focus on the priorities, and don’t get disheartened if things feel a bit much. There will always be time to return to your hobbies or personal projects when you’re feeling refreshed. Lastly, be open to trying new experiences—stepping out of your routine can be surprisingly refreshing.

Need some inspiration? Participate in Green Seed Journey, an exciting online entrepreneurship competition by InnoEnergy. Still not convinced? The Business Booster in Barcelona on 16th-17th October could spark your interest. Additionally, you can explore opportunities like Connect, Enlit, coaching sessions, and other avenues to accelerate your career or entrepreneurial journey.

Embrace the excitement and possibilities the new academic year has to offer. Wishing you success and unforgettable experiences!

 

 

This blog was written by Larissa, a 2nd-year RENE student.