Members of WBAA share how participating in the network, alongside their Erasmus+ mobility experiences, has supported their personal growth, broadened their perspectives and helped them build connections across the Western Balkans and beyond.
Adrian – Kosovo*
Network: WBAA
Mobility programme: Erasmus+ exchanges in France, Hungary and Germany
Adrian joined WBAA in 2019 after completing Erasmus+ exchanges including Strasbourg and Budapest. He shares his experience of taking part in multiple Erasmus+ mobilities and the personal value he finds in being part of WBAA and supporting new generations of Erasmus+ participants.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Miroslav – Bosnia and Herzegovina chapter
Network: WBAA
Miroslav joined WBAA in 2018 after completing his first mobility exchange. He reflects on the value of Erasmus+ programmes beyond academic benefits, including the opportunity to experience new cultures and support personal growth.
Mihailo – Serbia chapter
Network: WBAA
Mobility programme: Master’s at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Greece
Mihailo is a master’s student at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Greece. He reflects on the networking benefits of WBAA and his ambition for the network to reach more people across the Western Balkans, beyond the main cities.
Ana – North Macedonia chapter
Network: WBAA
Mobility programme: EU mobility exchange, Spain
Ana shares how Erasmus+ gave her the opportunity to work at the Ministry of International Relations and European Union in Spain as part of her EU mobility exchange. She also reflects on how alumni networks such as WBAA can add value to both personal and professional journeys.
