04/08/2026
๐An International Experience in Lฤpuศ Land (ศara Lฤpuศului), Romania through UNITA โ Universitas Montium
Sophia Dibbs (United Kingdom), a PhD student at Universidad Pรบblica de Navarra (Spain), and Soham Lohana (India), a master's student at Universitรฉ Savoie Mont Blanc (France), are nearing the end of their first week in ศara Lฤpuศului, Romania. They are participating in the Rural Mobility program, organized through the UNITA โ Universitas Montium alliance, and will spend four weeks in the commune of Bฤiuศ, Maramureศ County.
Their first week has already been filled with memorable experiences. They visited several villages across ศara Lฤpuศului, including Groศii ศibleศului, Rogoz, Suciu de Jos, Suciu de Sus, Ungureni, and Poiana Botizii. On St. Elijah's Day, Soham also joined the traditional pilgrimage to Mount ศibleศ, adding a unique cultural dimension to his stay.
Beyond exploring the region's rich cultural and historical heritage, they have experienced the rhythm of rural life in Maramureศ. Living within the local community has given them a deeper appreciation of its traditions, hospitality, and strong sense of belonging, while allowing them to build meaningful connections.
Their academic interests reflect the region's heritage. Sophia is researching traditional textiles, while Soham, with a background in video production and visual communication, is documenting their four-week stay through photography and videography. Together, their work showcases the traditions, landscapes, and everyday life of ศara Lฤpuศului, sharing its unique identity with an international audience.
Through initiatives such as Rural Mobility, the UNITA โ Universitas Montium alliance continues to promote international mobility, interdisciplinary research, and meaningful engagement with rural communities across Europe.
๐ฒ Follow Sophia and Soham's journey in Bฤiuศ and ศara Lฤpuศului on ! ๐
