Europe

Brexit 10 Years On. What future for the EU and the UK?

It seems fair to say that the new decade did not begin at its best. The finalisation of Brexit took place on 31st January 2020 and was shortly followed by the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19. Considering the complexity of global politics, ten years are likely to be gone in the blink of an eye: long-term...

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How you doin’, Manchester?

Talking about terrorist attacks is not easy at the present moment, when everybody wants to respect the grief of the victims’ families and the privacy of the injured. However, I truly believe that there is a great need to report how the citizens of the countries hit by violence are currently...

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Viaggiare e scrivere accompagnati dalla Sindrome di Asperger

Navigando nei meandri del web capita, a volte, di imbattersi in siti interessanti, particolari. Succede quasi per caso: magari stai ascoltando una canzone su YouTube, sbirciando tra qualche social e, nel frattempo, vuoi compiere una breve ricerca su un argomento che hai poco chiaro. Succede che invece...

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Mollo tutto per vivere in barca a vela

«Fa un freddo terribile e questo vento prima o poi mi porterà via». E’ febbraio e sono a Falmouth, in Cornovaglia, sulla mia barca. Ho guidato sette ore il venerdì sera per arrivare qui per alcuni lavori di sistemazione da fare sull’imbarcazione; e proprio questo weekend c’è una tempesta. Sto aiutando...

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Shrinking Britain: a migrant’s view on the EU referendum

When I first moved to London it felt like my life had suddenly shrank. All the things that had been important to me until then pulled back to the background as I navigated my way through the challenges of adjusting to a new life. First came the awkwardness of not being able to communicate properly...

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I russi e l’Italia: un amore controverso

Il 27 maggio 1703 viene fondata San Pietroburgo, la città più europea di tutta la Russia. Lo zar Pietro il Grande era rimasto così inebriato dal fascino dell’Europa, durante i suoi viaggi nelle capitali occidentali, da volerne ricreare l’atmosfera nella nuova capitale russa sul Mar Baltico. Pietro...

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Another war on women? The Polish attempt to ban abortion

As women’s rights activists know only too well, sexual and reproductive rights are often redefined when major social and political changes take place. Poland‘s case is exemplary in this respect: legal and relatively straightforward under communism, access to abortion came under attack...

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The impact of Brexit

The UK, with its strong economy, excellent education standards and attractive multicultural society, has been a popular destination for migrants from all over the world for decades. Immigrants now account for 12%, 7.8 million, of the UK’s population. Of these, 2.4 million are from Europe. People move...

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Anita, a bright and talented girl from Latvia

Today we have met a young smart and brilliant Latvian girl, her name is Anita, she lives in Nijmegen and she concluded her first master in Linguistics one month ago. After it she has just started a Research master in Language and Communication which is part of a new joint master program offered by...

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The wall is gone

“The wall is gone” – that’s what they say in Goodbye Lenin, one of the most popular movies about the Berlin Wall and its fall. On November 9th, 1989 the symbol of Soviet Power and Cold War fell, and since that moment the whole world has changed a lot. The Berlin Wall represented...

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GoCambio Zaragoza edition

Sinead is 26, she’s a dancer and an English mothertongue… She thought that she could take advantage of being a native English speaker to enjoy a great holiday in Zaragoza, Spain. All she had to do was consulting GoCambio website, finding a host living in Spain and willing to learn English...

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AEGEE Summer University will change your student life : Simonas can vouch for that!

As you already know AEGEE gives you several chances to integrate in the international University social life, today we have a special guest to interview, a young Lithuanian guy who has just become vice-president of AEGEE Tilburg. Hello Simonas, we have heard that now you are involved directly with...

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When moving abroad is not a choice

Many people don’t choose to live an international life: moving abroad isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. In order to survive, to earn some money or to reconnect with the family some people are forced to adapt to a new world, which is not always so welcoming. Moussa’s story tells...

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GoCambio: not only language skills

GoCambio is not only about exchanging language skills. Any skill or art can be traded, as did Biru, a 21-year-old Sound Engineer from Washington DC. He helped his hosts setting up a recording studio and he got the chance to visit many English cities. Read his interview below. How did you find out...

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GoCambio can be fun, ask Lorraine!

Second chapter of Pequod discovering GoCambio experience. Here’s Lorraine’s story of cambioing, from Ireland to Spain. She had a lot of fun while learning something new about Spain and teaching her host English in a fun way… How did you find out about GoCambio? Well the company...

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From Mexico to the Netherlands : what a great experience!

Today we have interviewed Rodrigo, a young Mexican guy who decided to move to Europe after his bachelor in Mexico. Rodrigo is really open minded and easy-going, he loves to travel as much as he can and get in touch with new people, especially with European students. According to his first impressions...

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Bamba, an «African lion» struggling in Italy

Today on Pequod, we’ll tell you something about Bamba Dieye, a Senegalese arrived 17 years ago in Italy. He lives and works in Carrara, Tuscany, but his heart beats only for Senegal, the land of Teranga. However, he totally agrees to share his ideals and thoughts with all of us. Hello Bamba,...

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Viktor and «Moscow Games». When SPORT means youth, student and international.

Do you wonder how a young Russian journalist and sports-lover can conciliate his work with his passion? Have you ever heard of «Moscow Games»? Here’s what Viktor shared with us about his life, his work and his country. (original text of the interview in Russian – translation into English...

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Michael, a Dutch student with an entrepreneurial aptitude

Today we have met Michael Spikmans, a Dutch student from Eindhoven who is doing his MSc at the Tilburg University.During his previous studies he mainly focused on ICT, what makes Michael a different student in the domain of Information Technology is the strong awareness about the pivotal role of human...

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A Slovakian payback. Miriam’s story of work and success in Italy.

(editing by Margherita Ravelli) Migrants’ life in Italy is never easy, but sometimes working hard and never giving up give their results. Miriam is an example of a woman who left her country, Slovakia, despite of all the difficulties, and eventually got her payback in Italy. Hello Miriam. Could...

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Eva, a sweet girl half Spanish and half German

Hello EVA! Could you introduce yourself to Pequod’s readers? Buenos días! My name is Eva I am a 24 years old girl who does not know how ended up in Tilburg. Sometimes when I’m walking along the streets it seems surreal living here. I am totally into sports, I used to practice karate and now...

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Olga, from Siberia to Italy

Today Pequod talked with Olga, a graceful young student from Russia, who lives and studies Communication Science in Bergamo. Olga, tell us something about you. Where do you live now? Which is your current occupation?  My name is Olga Vasilyeva, I’m 23 years old. I’m Russian, from Russian Federation...

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Peta, a student – and a free spirit – from the world

Hello Peta! Could you introduce yourself to Pequod’s readers? Hey my name is Peta, I am 23 years old Australian-Swiss-Belgian student in Communication and Information Sciences and I am currently studying in Tilburg, the Netherlands. I love moving around, discovering new people and places (and food!!)...

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Young, Spanish and European. What’s next?

Having finished (or almost finished) your studies in a European country like Spain can mean different things. Which are the perspective of a newly graduated Spanish girl in 2015? Which opportunities are offered by Spain and Europe? Today on Pequod a special focus on Spanish youth and its point of...

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Aegee VS Europe

This week Pequod meets Aegee had a chat with the members of Aegee Bergamo. They’re students or former students who are constantly involved in organising activities for Erasmus students and in promoting Aegee spirit in Italy. We asked one of them some questions, very similar to those we usually...

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