In search of Erasmus

In April 2017, IBCoM student and EM reporter Job Zomerplaag traveled around Europe, following the steps of Desiderius Erasmus. He visited twelve cities where Erasmus lived and wrote six stories. He met refugees in Turin, Front National in Paris, the spiritual mother of the international Erasmus program and many more. Read about his adventures below. You can also find a vlog about Job’s journey.

“What is more delightful than having affection for friends?” – Erasmus

“In search of Erasmus” is over, but my search is not. I would like to thank the ‘Erasmians’ below for the unforgettable time I spent with them in preparation for – and especially during – my journey.

Vinsent Nollet, Jaime San Miguel, Manuela Fumarola, Anna Suchankova, Alice Anders, Philippe Bontje, Federica Giordano, Claudio Hemper, Francesca Sacchi, Michael Scherrer, Lina Nardone, Danny Wotherspoon & Marta Rudnicka

Dr. Hélène Haug, prof. dr. Richard Rex, dr. Arthur Weststeijn, Gaëtan Dussaussaye, prof. dr. Sofia Corradi, Donatella Parisi, Philippe, Mohammed, Guiseppe Bardaro & dr. Sabine Söll-Tauchert

Dr. Adrie van der Laan, prof. dr. Wiep van Bunge, prof. dr. Edwin Rabbie, prof. dr. Han van Ruler, dr. Gerard de Kleijn, Marc de Beyer, Mathieu Steijn, dr. Luuk Slooter, Annette Apon, Emma Hamilton & Michiel Kuhlmann

In addition, I would like to thank the following people for their unconditional support, advice and contribution:

Helmut Brall (Treinreiswinkel), Annemarieke Mooijman, Jaap, Siri & Felies Zomerplaag, Huize Scheepmakershaven, Willem Scholten.