Erasmus+, Internship Abroad or Language Stay: How to Make the Right Choice?
Erasmus+: a funded and structured international mobility
The Erasmus+ program is a European initiative that allows students, apprentices, and young trainees to experience life abroad as part of their educational or professional journey.
Contrary to popular belief, Erasmus+ is not limited to university exchanges. The program also allows participants to complete internships, professional immersions, or training mobility in several European countries.
Participants can travel to destinations such as Spain, Ireland, or Malta and join a local company for several weeks.
The objective is simple: to develop professional and intercultural skills in an international environment.
With Stud&Globe, Erasmus+ mobility can include
- a company internship adapted to the participant’s field of study
- accommodation in a host family, shared apartment, or hostel
- organization of transportation and cultural activities
- support and guidance throughout the entire mobility
The Erasmus+ experience becomes a complete immersion in a new country, combining professional, linguistic, and cultural aspects.
Internship Abroad: an international professional experience
An internship abroad is now one of the most valued experiences by recruiters.
It allows you to work directly within an international company and take part in real projects. This immersion in the professional world helps develop highly sought-after skills.

Main benefits of an internship abroad
- adaptability
- working in a multicultural environment
- communication in a foreign language
- autonomy and initiative
In some cases, internships abroad can be carried out within the Erasmus+ program, allowing participants to benefit from funding and support.
For example, students can be placed in partner companies selected according to their field of study and language level to ensure a meaningful experience.
An internship abroad not only provides an international experience but also enhances your CV with real professional experience.
Language Stay: improving your language skills quickly
A language stay is another form of international mobility. In this case, the main objective is learning or improving a foreign language.
Students attend intensive courses while living in an international environment.
What a language stay offers
- quick improvement of language skills
- greater confidence when speaking
- discovering a new culture
- meeting students from all over the world
Language stays are often shorter and more flexible. They can last a few weeks or several months depending on individual goals.
They are especially useful for students who want to improve their language level before an internship abroad or an international professional experience.
How to choose the right international experience?
The choice mainly depends on your objective.
If you want to continue your studies in a foreign university or complete an academic mobility, Erasmus+ can be an excellent option.
If your priority is to develop professional skills and work in an international environment, an internship abroad will often be the most suitable solution.
Finally, if your goal is primarily linguistic, a language stay will allow you to improve quickly in your chosen language.
In many cases, these experiences can be complementary. For example, some students start with a language stay before completing an internship abroad.
An international experience that transforms your journey
Whatever option you choose, going abroad is often a key milestone in an academic and professional journey.
International mobility helps develop essential skills:
- cultural openness
- autonomy
- adaptability
- self-confidence
Beyond academic or professional learning, it is also a powerful human experience. You discover new ways of working, living, and thinking.
These experiences often become lasting memories and can even open new professional opportunities.
Stud&Globe supports your international mobility
At Stud&Globe, we support students, institutions, and training organizations in organizing Erasmus+ mobility and internships abroad.
Thanks to our network of partner companies and more than 10 years of experience in international mobility, we offer personalized experiences tailored to each project.
Our goal is simple: to facilitate your departure and help you live a meaningful and secure international experience.