Poorer students from east Europe priced out of Erasmus

A student who wants to go study in another European country, must lead the lifestyle of a Franciscan priest, who carefully counts his every cent, every outing, every meal, rendering his life more isolated because he will always have to brutally balance social life with basic necessities.

The Erasmus+ experience for students coming from more modest backgrounds is a real challenge, and we are not referring to the academic aspect. For instance, in Romania, many students work alongside the...