'It was a great experience to spend my latest Erasmus mobility grant in Rethymno at the University of Crete. I received a warm welcome from the local Erasmus coordinators, and I felt very lucky to have the possibility to spend such lovely spring days in Crete, which has a charmingly varied topography and many cute kri-kris (Cretan goats) in the mountains.

Before my departure, I contacted Professor Constantine Manasakis, who informed me about the faculty’s curriculum. At his request, I carried out specific research on sustainability, which had been on the periphery of my research agenda so far. Thus, I carried out a comparative analysis of the steps taken by Hungary and Greece to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Also, considering the interdisciplinary possibilities, I presented my COVID research on Romania and Hungary, carried out with a lecturer from Sapientia University, concerning the first wave of the pandemic.

It was a great experience to see the enthusiasm with which the students within the walls of the University practice democracy, as during my stay there, there were elections of the Student Union which resulted in tremendous activity and vitality on the campus. Besides, I was also very impressed with the library, where students can immerse themselves in their reading by turning towards the endless sea horizon'.