Paris, hold my bow
Violin in one hand, Google maps in the other
She grabbed her violin case, waved goodbye to her usual routine and landed in Paris for a one-week Erasmus music adventure. Yes, that’s me. And it was my first trip to Europe with unforgettable adventures.
As a violinist, I joined a vibrant international orchestra of over 40 musicians. We rehearsed as if our lives depended on it, performed 4 concerts, and somehow still had energy to wander the city.
Turns out, you learn a lot when you’re surrounded by talented strangers, baguettes, and zero idea where you are going half the time.
It wasn’t just a music project. It was a crash course in connection, courage, and tuning yourself to something new. And yeah, maybe I came back with sore fingers and sleep deprivation… but I also came back with a heart full of sound, a few life lessons, and the confident belief that Paris looks even better with a violin case.
Huge thanks to Erasmus program for not only getting me to Paris, but also for throwing me into a week of music and memories i’ll be bragging about for a long time. Cheers to many many other adventures!
Viktoria Shahinyan
