1) DiscoverEU:
“If you’re 18 and a resident in an Erasmus+ Programme country, it’s time to expand your comfort zone.”
This is one of the few one-off projects for 18-year-olds in Europe. The application process is quite strict, and you’ll need to showcase your knowledge of probability and European history.
But what is DiscoverEU?
You might be familiar with Interrail, the paid pass that allows you to travel across Europe. Well, guess what? If you’re selected, you can travel by train or boat for FREE across Europe for up to 7 travel days within a 1-month period! Additionally, you’ll receive a DiscoverEU European Youth Card, granting you discounts on cultural visits, sports, accommodation, and more.
What do you need?
Perhaps I was a bit dramatic about the application process, but it’s not that easy! To apply, you must:
- Be 18 during the travel period;
- Provide a valid identity card (ID), passport, or residence card number in the online application form.
- Be a citizen or resident of one of the following countries:
- One of the Member States of the European Union, including Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), or
- One of the third countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme: Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, or Türkiye.
The challenging quiz:
Next, you’ll need to participate in a quiz (unless you apply as a group member; in that case, the group leader will take it for all of you). The quiz consists of:
- 5 multiple-choice questions on general knowledge about the European Union and other EU initiatives targeting young people.
- A subsidiary question (yes, this is where your probability knowledge comes into play).
For example, when I applied, they asked:
“In this round of applications, how many candidates will have declared their intention to start the journey in June 2025?”
I guessed 30,000 and was close enough!
In the second round, my friend was asked:
“In this application round, how many applicants will have declared that they would like to travel alone when submitting the application?”
My thoughts…
I might seem a bit obvious here, but when I applied for this project in Italy, almost nobody knew about it! I’m so glad I was selected (you’ll surely see a lot of content about this trip). It’s very affordable, especially for me, because if you live in a remote region, they will also cover the cost of a flight!
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