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Student Testimony: Have you ever imagined what a PhD Journey could look like?

Miss Stavroula Panagiotidou, TUC's EURECA-PRO Student Ambassador, reports back from her recent participation in the 2024 edition of EURECA-PRO's PhD Journey:

"Well, the EURECA-PRO PhD Journey 2024 at Hasselt University (EURECA-PRO UHasselt) wasn’t a typical week of late-night studies and piles of papers. It was an exceptional event that combined research, teamwork, and cultural exchange. Traveling from the Technical University of Crete to Belgium, I had the chance to participate in a week of events that significantly broadened my view on research and community.

Here’s a glimpse of what made this journey so impactful:

🌍 Sustainability in Focus: interesting sessions on responsible production and consumption, and how we can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

🤖 AI Insights and Innovation: an inspiring keynote session on how AI reshapes research, followed by a hands-on workshop with ChatGPT, where we explored the future of science communication.

📊 Poster Presentations: sharing my research with peers and experts, while being inspired by the innovative work of others.

🌱 Ecotron Visit: exploring the large-scale research center and gaining insights into state-of-the-art controlled climate experiment.

🍟 Belgian Culture: from a crash course in Dutch to a lively city tour and a fun night of fries, beer, and warm connections, the perfect mix of learning and fun.

This incredible journey wouldn’t have been possible without the outstanding organization by Kathleen Sanen and Stefanie Kerkhofs - your passion made every detail shine, thank you again for everything. A particular thank you to my host professor, Prof. Nick Michiels, and the Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM) for their invaluable guidance and support throughout the week."

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Becoming an EURECA-PRO ambassador unlocks a realm of professional possibilities that enhance student experience. Be prepared to represent TUC in events and activities abroad as a member of EURECA-PRO's Student Council, to meet new people and network and acquire a host of new skills and expertise in the fields of RCP. Enrich your existing studies and research by gaining access to resources, staff and educational opportunities provided by the 9 partner universities of the EURECA-PRO alliance. Being a student at TUC can now lead to being a EUROPEAN student at 9 established and dynamic Universities.

Being an EURECA-PRO ambassador also means that you are part of TUC's local team of ambassadors and volunteers and your role is key to the university's student life, the organisational support of outreach and milestone events such as the "Welcome Day" and "Science and Technology Day: Thelma Mavridou".

Your experience as a student ambassador will have a strong impact on your future career and professional life. You will be exposed to many different cultures, scientific and educational environments and ideas. You will be given the chance to present and expand your research and study. You will enrich your student life and your CV and your will become a confident and entrepreneurial expert on RCP.